Brief
Miley Cyrus Tops Billboard 200 With New Album "Bass Persuades"
The album marks Cyrus’s first chart‑topper in more than a decade, with sales driven by a wide range of physical formats and streaming.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Miley Cyrus’s tenth studio album Bass Persuades entered the Billboard 200 at number one on the week ending 24 September, the singer’s first chart‑topper since 2013’s Bangerz, according to Luminate data cited by Billboard. The release earned 61,000 equivalent album units in the United States, of which 47,000 were pure album sales and 14,000 came from streaming equivalents, equating to 14.22 million on‑demand streams of the LP’s tracks.
The album’s launch on 18 September was supported by a broad array of formats: 16 vinyl variants (one with a bonus track), nine CD editions (one with a bonus track), six digital download bundles and a cassette. The title track, released on 3 September, peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Prior to the album’s release, Cyrus had shared a black‑and‑white video for the single “Let’s Get Married” featuring her fiancé Maxx Morando at the Chateau Marmont, a day before the album dropped. The video, released on 18 September, highlighted personal moments and underscored the album’s shift toward more intimate themes, as noted in earlier Felo coverage.
In the broader chart context, Ella Langley’s Dandelion sits at number two with just under 61,000 units, while newcomers Riley Green and Beabadoobee debut at numbers three and seven, respectively. Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem and Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love occupy positions four and five.
Key facts
- "Bass Persuades" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 (rollingstone.com)
- Album earned 61,000 equivalent units in its first week (rollingstone.com)
- 47,000 units were pure album sales (rollingstone.com)
- 14,000 units came from streaming equivalents (rollingstone.com)
- Album released on 18 September 2026 (rollingstone.com)
Background
Earlier Felo articles highlighted Cyrus’s thematic shift toward personal motivations and sobriety, as well as a final conversation with Dolly Parton that influenced the album’s direction.
Why it matters
The chart success marks a significant commercial rebound for Cyrus after a decade without a number‑one album, reflecting her evolving artistic focus and fan engagement across physical and digital formats.
What happens next
Cyrus is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl on 16 and 18 October, where she will likely promote the new album.
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com — originally reported as “Miley Hits Number One on Albums Chart With 'Bass Persuades'”
