Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name and Dad Billy Ray Defends the Change
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Miley Cyrus has announced she will drop her last name for her upcoming tenth studio album, "Bass Persuades," set to release on September 18 via Atlantic Records.
- Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, addressed rumors of tension between them on X, clarifying that Miley informed him beforehand and he fully supports her decision, likening it to iconic artists like Cher and Prince.
- The album features 10 tracks with collaborations from Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow, and Miley plans to promote it with two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in October.
- Despite past rumors of family strain, Miley and Billy Ray reunited earlier this year for the "Hannah Montana" 20th anniversary special, emphasizing that music remains their primary way of communicating and bonding.
