Miley Cyrus Tops Billboard 200 After 13-Year Absence

Miley Cyrus, now performing simply as Miley, has achieved her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in over a decade with the debut of "Bass Persuades." The album topped the chart for the week dated October 3, earning 61,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during the week ending September 24, according to data from Luminate. This marks Miley's sixth career No. 1 album and her 16th top 10 entry on the Billboard 200. Traditional album sales accounted for a significant portion of the debut, with 47,000 units, also propelling "Bass Persuades" to the top of the Top Album Sales chart. Streaming equivalent units contributed 14,000 units, translating to 14.22 million on-demand official streams, while track equivalent units made a negligible contribution. The strong sales performance was bolstered by an extensive range of physical and digital formats available to consumers. The album was released with 16 different vinyl variants, nine CD versions (including one with a bonus track), six download editions (many featuring bonus material), and a cassette option. Miley announced "Bass Persuades" on September 1, releasing the lead single two days later. The single entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 35 on the chart dated September 19, becoming her 24th top 40 hit. The album's release on September 18 followed just over a year after her previous album, "Something Beautiful," which debuted and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 dated June 14, 2025. Her prior No. 1 album was "Bangerz," which reached the top spot in October 2013. The chart achievements for Miley, encompassing releases under both "Miley" and "Miley Cyrus," as well as soundtrack albums recorded as Hannah Montana, highlight a consistent presence in the top tiers of music sales. The 13-year gap between "Bangerz" and "Bass Persuades" places Miley among a select group of artists in 2026 to return to the No. 1 position after a decade-long hiatus. Bruno Mars previously achieved this milestone on the March 14 chart. The success of "Bass Persuades" underscores Miley Cyrus's enduring popularity and her ability to connect with a broad audience through diverse product offerings and consistent musical output. The album's performance also signifies a notable moment for the music industry, demonstrating the continued impact of physical media sales and varied release strategies in driving chart success. The album's title, "Bass Persuades," and its lead single's chart performance indicate a strong reception for her latest musical direction. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption, measured in equivalent album units. Units are derived from traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The comprehensive approach to sales and streaming data ensures a robust measure of an album's overall popularity and market impact.