Album Announcement and Release
Miley Cyrus has revealed her tenth studio album, 'Bass Persuades,' which will be released on September 18 through Atlantic Records. The announcement came via Instagram, where she shared the album's cover art and a mission statement, describing music as powerful, vulnerable, sweet, and strong. The tracklist includes ten songs, with features from Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow.[S1][S3][S5]
The album follows her previous work 'Something Beautiful' and marks her first release since leaving Sony Music for Atlantic. Cyrus has also rebranded herself mononymously as 'Miley,' dropping her last name for this era. The announcement was teased with a billboard and a social media post reading 'Miley.'[S1][S3][S6]
Hollywood Bowl Shows
Cyrus will perform two nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16 and 18, her first concerts in years. She expressed excitement about playing at her favorite venue, noting she has never taken the stage there before. Model/Actriz will join her as a special guest, and she is expected to perform the new album in full.[S1][S2][S3]
Tickets go on sale with an American Express presale on September 8, followed by an artist presale and a Spotify Reserved option on September 9, and a general sale on September 10. The shows mark a significant return for Cyrus, who previously said she had no desire to tour due to mental health concerns.[S1][S2][S5]
Context and Recent Events
Cyrus has had a packed schedule recently, hosting a special for the 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana' and being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May. Her last album, 'Something Beautiful', reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200, while 'Endless Summer Vacation' included the Grammy-winning track 'Flowers'.[S3][S5][S6]
The new era follows the recent death of her godmother, Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80. Cyrus paid tribute to Parton, recalling their final conversations about music and metamorphosis, and expressed that she has an angel by her side.[S3][S5][S6]
