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Miley Cyrus appears to be adopting a single-name rebrand rather than an official name change, with her father Billy Ray Cyrus posting that using just ‘Miley’ is a natural progression for an iconic superstar. He also notes the special bond with Dolly Parton and mentions Miley’s upcoming Bass Persuades album and two Hollywood Bowl concerts as context for the shift.
Billy Ray Cyrus publicly supported Miley Cyrus’s decision to drop her surname ahead of her 10th album, Bass Persuades, calling it a natural progression for a legendary artist. Miley has also reconciled with her father, and the new era, including an album due September 18 and tributes to her godmother Dolly Parton, signals a refreshed chapter for the Cyrus family.
Miley Cyrus has dropped her surname ahead of her 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, scheduled for Sept. 18, 2026, with a teaser listing her name simply as Miley. Her father Billy Ray Cyrus addressed the move on Instagram, calling it a natural progression for an iconic superstar and stressing that family comes first. Miley has reconciled with her father, mourned Dolly Parton (her godmother) following her death, and continues to honor Parton’s influence as she enters a new era.
Miley Cyrus has dropped her last name ahead of her tenth studio album Bass Persuades, with father Billy Ray Cyrus publicly defending the decision on X and saying family means more than ever and that he supported Miley from the start. Miley told him in advance, cooling talk of tension. Bass Persuades, due Sept. 18 via Atlantic, features 10 tracks with guests from Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt, and Miley will promote it with a two-night Hollywood Bowl run on Oct. 16 and 18, underscoring the ongoing family bond after their Hannah Montana reunion.
Miley Cyrus will go by Miley instead of Miley Cyrus, with her father Billy Ray Cyrus publicly supporting the change as a natural progression. He reflects on his own name history and Dolly Parton’s passing, noting Miley legally became Miley Ray Cyrus in 2008. Her new album Bass Persuades is scheduled for release on Sept. 18.
Miley Cyrus is moving to a mononym for her upcoming album era, and her father Billy Ray Cyrus publicly approves, framing the change as a natural progression for an iconic superstar; he even reflects on his own naming history and notes Miley’s place among pop legends like Dolly Parton and Elvis, portraying the move as branding rather than a family feud.
Miley Cyrus has dropped ‘Cyrus’ from her professional name days after Dolly Parton’s passing, sparking online debate; her father Billy Ray Cyrus publicly supported the move, calling it a natural progression as she promotes Bass Persuades under just her first name.
Billy Ray Cyrus reacted to Miley Cyrus dropping her last name, calling going by Miley a natural progression for an iconic superstar; he compared her move to how Dolly Parton, Cher, Elvis, and Prince are often referred to by a single name. He shared an old photo with Miley and Braison, said he’s proud of the change, and teased Miley’s upcoming album Bass Persuades (Sept. 18) plus two Hollywood Bowl shows, noting they’ve reconciled after previous family tensions.
Billy Ray Cyrus weighed in on Miley dropping her last name, posting a throwback with Miley and her brother Braison and saying he supports Miley going by her first name as she follows a lineage of one-name legends. The move comes after years of estrangement tied to his 2022 divorce from Tish Cyrus; the two reconciled in 2025, and Miley later released “Secrets” as a peace offering to him. Billy says he’s excited for Miley’s upcoming 10th album.
Miley Cyrus has dropped her last name on social media, going by Miley and hinting at a forthcoming tenth studio album; Google even celebrated the rebrand. The move comes as she continues her personal and professional evolution—she’s long been estranged from her father Billy Ray Cyrus, is engaged to musician Maxx Morando, and recently mourned her godmother Dolly Parton while the upcoming album remains untitled.
Billy Ray Cyrus remembers Dolly Parton’s playful rebuke to long‑standing affair rumors from 1992 as he paid tribute after her death at 80; he highlights their close friendship, Miley Cyrus’s godmother bond, and Parton’s loving message before she died, with a private Nashville funeral planned.
Miley Cyrus was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, delivering an emotional speech about devotion and the cycle of creation, thanking her family and receiving tributes from Anya Taylor-Joy and Donatella Versace; she also referenced reconciling with her father Billy Ray Cyrus amid past tensions, shortly after releasing her album Something Beautiful.
Miley Cyrus welcomed her father Billy Ray onto her Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special for an emotional reunion that underscores how long-running family drama can impact mental health, with experts noting the importance of therapy, processing emotions, and building identity beyond the family."
Elizabeth Hurley is learning to play guitar with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus, who is teaching her the instrument as they enjoy their relationship and recent happy milestones, including Cyrus's birthday and reconciliation with his daughter Miley Cyrus.
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, showcased her stunning figure in a micro bikini on Instagram, celebrating her belief that 'every day is bikini day' and marking her recent 60th birthday with a nude photo in Greece. She is currently dating Billy Ray Cyrus, with whom she made her relationship public earlier this year, and they recently attended their first red carpet event together. Hurley's history includes high-profile relationships and a son with late producer Steve Bing.