Miley Returns to No. 1 with 'Bass Persuades' After 13-Year Gap
Miley Cyrus has claimed her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in over a decade with 'Bass Persuades.' The record debuted with 61,000 equivalent units, narrowly edging out Ella Langley's 'Dandelion.' This marks her sixth chart-topping album, following a 13-year gap since 'Bangerz.'
Key points
- Miley Cyrus' 'Bass Persuades' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the week ending Sept. 24, 2026.
- The album earned 61,000 equivalent units, including 47,000 from pure sales and 14,000 from streaming.
- Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' held at No. 2 with nearly 61,000 units, while Riley Green's 'That's Just Me' debuted at No. 3.
- This is Cyrus' sixth No. 1 album, her first since 'Bangerz' in 2013, and her 16th top 10 project overall.
- Cyrus is set to perform the album at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 16 and 18, with Model/Actriz as a guest.
Background
Cyrus released 'Bass Persuades' on Sept. 18, 2026, marking her first album under the mononym 'Miley' after dropping her surname in early September. The release followed her 2025 project 'Something Beautiful,' which peaked at No. 4. The album features contributions from Model/Actriz and production by Kid Harpoon and Maxx Morando.
How outlets are covering it
Variety, Billboard, and Rolling Stone all confirm the No. 1 debut and unit counts, but emphasize different aspects. Variety highlights the tight race with Ella Langley and Cyrus' upcoming live performances. Billboard provides granular data on unit composition, noting the significant role of physical sales across 16 vinyl variants. Rolling Stone focuses on the historical significance of the 13-year gap since 'Bangerz' and the album's position as her 10th studio release. All sources agree on the top 10 rankings, including the debut of Riley Green and Beabadoobee in the top 10.
Why it matters
This achievement cements Miley Cyrus' enduring commercial viability after a long hiatus from the top of the charts. It also highlights the current dominance of country-adjacent artists like Ella Langley and Riley Green in the pop landscape, with Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' simultaneously breaking records on the Hot 100 and Digital Song Sales charts.
What to watch
Cyrus will perform 'Bass Persuades' in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 16 and 18. Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' is expected to continue its run at No. 1 on the Hot 100, potentially facing competition from Mariah Carey's holiday single. The full Billboard 200 chart for the week of Oct. 3 was published on Sept. 29.
- Miley Cyrus Scores First No. 1 in Over a Decade on Albums Chart, While Ella Langley Extends Record on Singles Chart Variety
- Miley Earns First Billboard 200 No. 1 in More Than a Decade With ‘Bass Persuades’ Billboard
- Miley Hits Number One on Albums Chart With ‘Bass Persuades’ rollingstone.com
- Miley Cyrus Reflects On First Chart-Topping Album In Over A Decade yahoo.com
- Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades Hits No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Her First Chart Topping Album in Over a Decade people.com
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