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Miley Cyrus Drops Surname for New Album, Father Calls It Evolution
Miley Cyrus will professionally use only her first name starting with her September 2026 album release.
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- Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that she will professionally use only her first name, Miley, starting with the release of her new album, Bass Persuades, on September 18, 2026. · Diario Expreso
- Miley Cyrus removed her surname from her social media profiles, presenting herself solely as Miley to mark a new musical chapter. · El Comercio
- Billy Ray Cyrus, a country singer from Kentucky who is 65 years old, commented on his daughter Miley Cyrus's decision to drop her surname for her new album, Bass Persuades, on Wednesday, September 2. ·
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- Billy Ray Cyrus posted on X supporting his daughter's decision, stating that he has always called her Miley and that the family means more than ever. · Diario Expreso
- Billy Ray Cyrus posted on Instagram a photograph and stated that he has always called his daughter Miley simply by her first name. · El Comercio
- The modification of her digital identity coincides with the preparation for the launch of her next album titled 'Bass Persuades', scheduled for September 18, 2026. · El Comercio
- Billy Ray Cyrus described the decision to drop the surname as a natural process for a legendary and iconic superstar. ·
- Billy Ray Cyrus compared Miley's decision to use a single name with other iconic artists including Dolly, Cher, Elvis, and Prince. · Diario Expreso
- Billy Ray Cyrus recalled facing a similar career situation early on when his record label required him to use his full name, Billy Ray Cyrus. · Diario Expreso
- Billy Ray Cyrus stated that he told Miley the previous day that he thought it was good for her to use her first name. · El Comercio
- Miley Cyrus previously included her surname in her name for her nine previous studio albums. ·
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