Actress and singer Miley Cyrus, daughter of 90s country star Billy Ray Cyrus, gained early fame as the star of Disney's 'Hannah Montana' series and became a hugely successful pop artist. She was born in Franklin (Tennessee) and began acting at a young age. She set the lead role on Disney's hit show 'Hannah Montana' in 2004. Cyrus then released several successful albums, including 'Breakout' (2008) and 'Can not be tamed '(2010), as she became increasingly famous for her wild behavior. Her 2013 single 'Wrecking Ball', backed by a controversial video, became her first US number 1 hit.

Hannah Montana

Born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, she later changed her name to “Miley”, the nickname she received as a baby because she smiled frequently. Cyrus grew up on the family farm near Nashville, Tennessee. She had a passion for acting at a young age and performed in her father's television series' Doc 'and in Tim Burton's 'Big Fish (2003). In 2004, Cyrus defeated 1,000 hopefuls to play Miley Stewart's leading role on hit show 'Hannah Montana'. The series features a young pop superstar (Montana) who hides her celebrity identity as a daily teenager in real life (Stewart). To make filming possible, the whole family moved to Los Angeles, California, where Billy Ray accompanied his on-screen daughter as her fictional father manager. Star on the Rise, Cyrus, released a successful soundtrack album of 'Hannah Montana' in 2006. In 2007 Cyrus' double album 'Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus' launched a tour: “Best of Both Worlds.” The concert series sold out in record time and the show was renewed with 14 dates to satisfy the frustrated fans. Her successful 3-D concert film collected $31.3 million on the opening weekend in February 2008.

Miley Cyrus book

Miley Cyrus changed her legal name to Miley Ray Cyrus in 2008. That same year, she sparked controversy by posing by revealing photos taken by famous photographer Annie Leibovitz, who appeared in 'Vanity Fair' magazine. However, the resulting criticism and media frenzy did little damage to her career. Her second studio album, 'Breakout' (2008), was a big hit and hit the top of the charts. In early 2009, Cyrus gave a glimpse into her life with the autobiography 'Miles to Go', with previously invisible photos, family stories and a look at her inner circle of lovers. 

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