Miley Cyrus Announces New Album Based on Persuasion for September 18
Miley Cyrus is entering a new chapter — and she appears to be doing it with a shorter name and a brand-new album.
The singer announced her 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, on September 1, 2026. The record is scheduled to arrive on September 18 through Atlantic Records, marking her first album with the label.
The announcement came just days after fans noticed a significant change across Cyrus’ social media presence. Her profiles began using ‘Miley’ rather than ‘Miley Cyrus’, signalling a fresh identity for the next stage of her music career.
Miley Cyrus Is Now Being Billed Simply as Miley
The name change quickly caught fans’ attention.
On August 31, the singer changed her social media presentation to use “MILEY”. She also shared a red-and-black-toned image with the single-word caption.
However, there has been no formal explanation from Miley saying that the change represents a legal name change. Current reports instead describe it as a professional or artistic shift, with the singer now being billed simply as Miley.
That distinction is important because online speculation has connected the move to Miley’s complicated history with her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Neither the name change itself nor its motivation has been publicly explained in those terms by Miley.
For now, the clearest development is musical: a new album is on the way.
Bass Persuades Arrives September 18
Miley confirmed that Bass Persuades will be released on September 18.
The album will follow her 2025 record Something Beautiful and become her 10th studio album. Apple Music currently lists the project as an 11-song release, while reports about the announced tracklist indicate collaborations including Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt.
Miley also explained why she chose the title.
In her announcement, she described music as something that can be felt, sung, danced to and carried through different moments of life. She connected the album’s meaning with emotions ranging from love and vulnerability to heartache.
That description suggests an album centred less on one particular emotion and more on the range of experiences that music can capture.
The New Album Follows Something Beautiful
Bass Persuades comes a little more than a year after Something Beautiful, which was released in 2025.
Since then, Miley has remained active across several projects. She released additional material connected to Something Beautiful, contributed music to James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash and took part in the 20th-anniversary celebration of Hannah Montana.
The new album therefore represents another quick turn in her already varied career.
Miley first became a household name through Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. She later moved into a more adult pop career, earning major hits including “Wrecking Ball”, “Flowers” and “Party in the U.S.A.”.
Her latest era appears to be another attempt to reshape that musical identity.
Miley Cyrus Plans Hollywood Bowl Shows
The new album will also receive a live showcase in Los Angeles.
Miley has announced two Hollywood Bowl performances for October 16 and October 18, 2026. The concerts are scheduled to follow the release of Bass Persuades.
The Hollywood Bowl appearances are particularly notable because they mark a return to the stage after a period without a major run of live performances.
Reports say Miley will perform material connected to the new album, giving fans an early opportunity to experience the project live.
A New Era for Miley
The timing of the announcement makes the “Miley” branding especially significant.
Rather than relying on a dramatic explanation, the singer has allowed the music to introduce the next phase of her career. The shortened name, new album and upcoming Hollywood Bowl shows all arrived within a concentrated period.
At the same time, Miley has recently experienced major personal and professional changes.
She has spoken publicly in the past about rebuilding family relationships, including her relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus. In 2025, she said that family had become a major priority and indicated that bridges had been rebuilt.
That history has led some fans to interpret the latest branding change through the lens of her family life. Still, without a direct explanation from Miley, those interpretations remain speculation.
What is confirmed is that Miley is moving forward with a new album, a new artistic presentation and a new series of performances.
What We Know About Bass Persuades
Here are the confirmed details so far:
- Album: Bass Persuades
- Artist: Miley
- Release date: September 18, 2026
- Album number: 10th studio album
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Previous album: Something Beautiful (2025)
- Hollywood Bowl shows: October 16 and October 18, 2026
- Collaborations reported: Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt
- Album format: Apple Music currently lists 11 songs.
With the release only weeks away, more details about the album’s songs, production and live plans could emerge soon.