Miley Cyrus

Destiny Hope Cyrus, born November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, became a global phenomenon starring in Disney's "Hannah Montana" (2006–2011) before staging one of music's most dramatic and successful artistic reinventions. "Bangerz" (2013) announced a provocative adult persona, while "Wrecking Ball" became a defining power ballad of its era. "Plastic Hearts" (2020) was her most critically acclaimed record—an arena-rock album drawing comparisons to Joan Jett and Stevie Nicks that earned widespread critical praise. Her 2023 single "Flowers" shattered global streaming records on release day, debuting at number one in 35 countries and becoming one of the fastest-selling singles in music history. It earned her the Grammy for Record of the Year at the 2024 ceremony—her first Grammy win—completing one of the most remarkable career arcs in pop history, from child star to experimental artist to Grammy champion. She has sold over 100 million records and maintains a monthly Spotify audience of nearly 50 million.