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This article is about the actress. For the fictional Hannah Montana character or the TV series, see Hannah Montana (disambiguation).
Miley Cyrus
File:Mileycyrus2.jpg
Cyrus performing as Hannah Montana
Born
Destiny Hope Cyrus
Other namesDestiny Hope Cyrus
Websitehttp://www.mileycyrus.com

Miley Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus[1] on November 23 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for starring as Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel Original Series, Hannah Montana.

Biography

Early life

Cyrus was born in Franklin, Tennessee,[1] a suburb of Nashville. She attended Heritage Middle School [2] (she now has a private tutor [3]). She grew up on her parents' farm in the backwoods of Nashville.[4] Cyrus is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia "Tish" Cyrus, [1] and the granddaughter of the late Ron Cyrus and Ruth Ann Cyrus. She has an older half-brother named Christopher Cody, an older half-brother named Trace, an older half-sister named Brandi, a younger brother named Braison, and a younger sister, Noah Lindsey, who is also an actress.[5] She was named Destiny Hope because her parents thought that she would accomplish great things.[1] Cyrus gained her nickname "Miley" because she kept smiling ("Smiley") as a youngster.[1] Miley is a born-again Christian and God is a big part of her life.

Career

Cyrus became interested in acting while on the set of her father's television series Doc, where she played the role of "Kylie". In 2003, she played "Young Ruthie" on Tim Burton's Big Fish and was credited as Destiny Cyrus. She was also featured in Rhonda Vincent's music video for "If Heartaches Have Wings", and appeared on Colgate Country Showdown with her father (who was hosting the television program).

Cyrus was only eleven years old when she originally auditioned for Disney for the part of the "best friend";[6] Disney Channel executives then judged her to be "too small." According to Disney Channel Executive Vice President Gary Marsh, Cyrus was chosen for Hannah Montana because of her energetic and lively performance and was seen as a person who "loves every minute of life,"[7] with the "everyday relatability of Hilary Duff and the stage presence of Shania Twain."[4] Cyrus acts on the show (Hannah Montana) as the lead character Miley Stewart whose alter ego is the pop music sensation Hannah Montana, also fictional. The character Hannah Montana appears in real-life music as a fictional stage name for the actress on the show.

Cyrus's first guitar was a Daisy Rock Guitar - the Stardust Series Acoustic Electric Pink Sparkle, and was made a spokesperson for the company in 2004. It was given to her by her parents from her father's Country Music Television fan meet-and-greet, when she was twelve years old.[8]. A novice guitarist,[9] Cyrus is also a songwriter in addition to singing and acting.

On June 22 2006, a performance of a Hannah Montana concierto (featuring Cyrus as Hannah Montana) at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida was recorded for the Disney Channel. Cyrus is currently opening for The Cheetah Girls for 20 dates of their 39-city tour.[10] Cyrus also acted in the Disney Channel Hannah Montana promotion, "Hannah Montana's Backstage Secrets," in which she acted as the fictional character Miley Stewart's alter ego Hannah Montana in a fictional interview set in the show's canon.

On October 24, 2006, Walt Disney Records released the Hannah Montana soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Series Hannah Montana. The soundtrack included eight of the songs that Cyrus performed as Hannah Montana. Cyrus also signed a four-album major record deal with Hollywood Records.[11]

Cyrus is good friends with fellow Hannah Montana co-stars Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso, often texting and conference calling each other during busy days.[3]

Cyrus performed as Hannah Montana at the Walt Disney Christmas Parade on December 25, 2006, singing "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree."

On TRL on February 9th 2007, Miley anounced that her personal album will be coming out in June 2007 and would be touring that same fall.

Discography

Albums

Album Information Official Singles[12]
Hannah Montana OST
(as Hannah Montana)
  • Released: October 24 2006 (US)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Peak U.S. Billboard: #1 (US - 2 weeks)
  • U.S. sales: 2,215,000
  • RIAA certification: 2x Platinum
  • Other Versions: Holiday Edition
  • "Best of Both Worlds" (2006)
  • "If We Were a Movie" (2006)
  • "I Got Nerve" (2006)
  • "Pumpin' Up the Party" (2006)
  • "Who Said" (2006)
  • "The Other Side of Me" (2006)
  • "This is the Life" (2006)
  • "Just Like You"(2006)
  • "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (2006) [Holiday Edition Only]
Miley Cyrus debut album
(as Miley Cyrus)
  • "TBA" (2007)

Singles

Year Single Album US US Pop US Digital RIAA Certification
2006 "Best of Both Worlds" Hannah Montana OST
(as Hannah Montana) 		92 71 55 Gold[citation needed]
"If We Were a Movie" 47 38 29 —
"I Got Nerve" 67 51 31 —
"Pumpin' Up the Party" 81 62 41 —
"Who Said" 83 63 44 —
"The Other Side of Me" 84 64 47 —
"This is the Life" 89 68 55 —
"Just Like You" 99 79 65 —

Other songs

For songs recorded for Hannah Montana, see List of Hannah Montana songs.

Nominations

References

  1. ^ a b c d e David Hiltbrand (2006-05-14). "Miley Cyrus braced for Disney stardom". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2006-10-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Ken Beck (2006-03-19). "Teen Miley Cyrus leaves Tennessee hills for Hollywood with dad Billy Ray in tow". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2006-10-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b Jacques Steinberg (2006-04-20). "Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: A Tale of Two Tweens". The New York Times. Retrieved 2006-10-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b Associated Press (2006-05-25). "Life Imitates Art for Teen Miley Cyrus". MSN TV News. Retrieved 2006-10-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ ""BILLY RAY CYRUS - Bio"". cmt.ca (in English). Retrieved 2006-10-29. Children: Destiny Hope, Braison Chance, Noah Lindsey, with Tish; Christopher Cody, from a previous relationship; and stepchildren Brandi, and Trace. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. ^ ""'Hannah Montana' Livin' the Rock Star Life! DVD Review"". Disney DVD Reviews (in English). 2006-10-20. Retrieved 2006-10-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  7. ^ Oldenburg, Ann. USA Today. March 23, 2006. "Lifelong work pays off, says Miley Cyrus, 13." Retrieved on October 1 2006.
  8. ^ "Miley Cyrus To Follow in Father's Footsteps". About.com. 2004-06-14. Retrieved 2006-10-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "Shelly Fabian" ignored (help); Text "author" ignored (help)
  9. ^ Morreale, Marie. Scholastic News. "Star Spotlight: Miley" Retrieved on October 3 2006.
  10. ^ Craig Rosen (Reuters, Hollywood Reporter) (2006-09-25). "Disney's Cheetah Girls keep girl power alive". Washington Post. Retrieved 2006-10-07. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Cite error: The named reference tennessean was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  12. ^ Fred Bronson, Chart Beat: "The State of 'Montana'", Billboard.com, November 2, 2006.
  13. ^ Fox Broadcasting Company (2006-04-20). "Before teens hit the beach this weekend they can decide which celebrities deserve surfboards on "Teen Choice 2006"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2006-10-07. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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