Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name, Announces Ninth-Studio Album Bass Persuades and Two Hollywood Bowl Shows

Miley Cyrus has taken a bold step, dropping the “Cyrus” from her Instagram handle and revealing a new album and two high‑profile concerts. On Tuesday, the pop icon announced that her tenth studio record, Bass Persuades, will drop on September 18, 2026, and that she will perform two shows at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl in October.

The announcement followed a brief Instagram post on Monday in which the singer appeared to strip her handle of the family name and posted two images in red and black, captioning one simply “MILEY.” The change sparked speculation, but Cyrus confirmed the album the next day.

Bass Persuades arrives via Atlantic Records and is described by the artist as “powerful, vulnerable, sweet and strong,” a collection that “covers heart full, heartache, every part of life in between.” She added that the title carries personal meaning and thanked fans for helping her realize her “wildest dreams.” A black‑and‑white photo accompanying the announcement shows Cyrus holding a flower in her mouth, a visual nod to her 2023 single “Flowers,” which topped global sales that year.

The new album follows Something Beautiful, Cyrus’s ninth studio effort released in 2025. That record was a visual album focused on healing after trauma and was accompanied by a musical film that premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2025. Bass Persuades will be the first release under Cyrus’s fresh contract with Atlantic, signed in mid‑2026 after her earlier albums were issued by Columbia.

In addition to the album news, Cyrus announced two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and 18, 2026. The venue, an iconic amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills, is known for its distinctive bandshell and has hosted a wide range of performers. The shows, billed as “Miley: Bass Persuades – Live at the Hollywood Bowl,” come less than a month after the album’s release and represent Cyrus’s first live performances in several years.

Cyrus has long said touring is not a priority. In a 2021 Good Morning America interview she explained that while she has the physical ability and opportunities to tour, she lacks the desire to do so, citing sobriety challenges and the high‑intensity lifestyle of artists like Prince. In 2025 she reiterated that touring no longer fits her lifestyle, prioritizing mental health and sobriety.

The Hollywood Bowl announcement is therefore significant. It signals that Cyrus is willing to return to the stage for select, high‑profile events rather than a full tour, allowing her to showcase new material from Bass Persuades while limiting the demands of a touring schedule.

Bass Persuades will launch with a pre‑order campaign and a promotional push that includes singles and music videos, backed by Atlantic Records’ marketing and distribution channels. While no tracklist has been released, the album is expected to continue Cyrus’s blend of pop and experimental elements.

The combination of a new album, a return to a major venue, and a clear statement about touring preferences provides a snapshot of Cyrus’s current artistic direction. Industry observers will monitor the album’s performance on streaming platforms and the reception of the Hollywood Bowl shows.

As of now, the next steps for Cyrus are the release of Bass Persuades on September 18 and the two scheduled concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in October. No additional touring plans have been announced.