10 greatest hits of Miley Cyrus of all time
Miley Rae Cyrus (real name Destiny Hope Cyrus, November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has been nicknamed the "pop chameleon" for her musical versatility and constant creative transformations. Cyrus is also called the "teen queen" of 2000s pop culture and is considered one of the few examples of "child stars" who have made a successful career in adulthood.
Singers Room writes: "To date, the singer's awards include 19 Teen Choice Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, 4 World Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, GLAAD Media Award, and 8 Guinness World Records. She was ranked ninth on the Billboard 200 as the most popular female artist of all time and was also included in the lists: Time 100 in 2008 and 2014, Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2014 and 2021, and Billboard's Greatest Artists of All Time in 2019."
Here are Miley Cyrus' top 10 hits, according to Singers Room.
Wrecking Ball
"Wrecking Ball" is a song recorded by Miley Cyrus for her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013). It was released on August 25, 2013 by RCA Records as the second single of the album.
"Wrecking Ball" is a lyrical pop ballad about relationship problems.
The composition debuted at number fifty on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Cyrus' first song to chart after the release of the scandalous video.
As of January 2014, three million digital copies of "Wrecking Ball" have been sold in the United States. Outside of the US, "Wrecking Ball" entered the top ten charts in most countries of continental Europe and Oceania.
The Climb
"The Climb" was recorded by Miley Cyrus for the 2009 movie "Hannah Montana: The Movie". It was released on March 5, 2009 as the lead single from the film's soundtrack and was also included as a bonus track on the international release of The Time of Our Lives.
"The Climb" is a power ballad with lyrics that describe life as a difficult but rewarding journey. It is stylized as a country-pop ballad and became Cyrus' first solo song to hit country radio. The instrumentation includes piano, guitar and violins.
Party in the USA
"Party in the USA" is a song by Miley Cyrus from her debut extended album (EP) The Time of Our Lives (2009). It was released on August 4, 2009 by Hollywood Records as the lead single of this project.
"Party in the USA" was originally intended for Jessie J, but the authors decided that it would not suit her and gave the song to Cyrus, adjusting the lyrics to fit her image. While not fully identifying with "Party in the USA," Cyrus chose it for "The Time of Our Lives" because of the need for tracks.
It's a pop song with lyrics about Miley's move from Nashville to Hollywood. It is also one of the four collaborations between Cyrus and Dr. Luke, which was followed in 2013 by the big EP "The Time of Our Lives", will.i.am's "Fall Down" and "Wrecking Ball".
Malibu
"Malibu" was released on May 11, 2017 by RCA Records as the lead single of the sixth studio album Younger Now.
The song premiered on May 11 on Beats 1 and was released for digital download and streaming the same day.
"Malibu" was a commercial success. It reached the top ten in the US and became Cyrus' ninth song to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also certified multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, Norway, and the United States.
The lyrics of "Malibu" are dedicated to Cyrus' relationship with her then-fiancé and co-star in the movie "The Last Song", Liam Hemsworth. Critics regarded the song as evidence of the singer's transition to a more relaxed style of performance.
We Can't Stop
"We Can't Stop" is a song by Miley Cyrus from her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013). It was released on June 3, 2013 by RCA Records as the lead single from the album. "We Can't Stop" is a pop, R&B and electropop song about a house party and recreational drug use.
Adore You
"Adore You" is the introductory track from the fourth studio album Bangerz (2013). The song was released as the third and final single on December 17, 2013 via RCA Records.
"Adore You" is a pop and R&B ballad in which Cyrus talks about his affection for his boyfriend.
7 Things
"7 Things" was co-written by Cyrus, Antonina Armato and Tim James, and produced by John Fields. It was released on June 17, 2008 by Hollywood Records as the lead single of her second studio album Breakout (2008), which has no connection to her character Hannah Montana from the Disney Channel comedy series of the same name.
Cyrus wrote it during the Best of Both Worlds Tour, feeling a lot of emotions about her ex-boyfriend, mostly aggression.
Musically, the song "7 Things" has country and pop-punk influences, and the chorus lists seven things Cyrus hates about her ex-boyfriend.
Who Owns My Heart
"Who Owns My Heart" was released on October 22, 2010 in Germany by Hollywood Records as the second and final single from Cyrus' third studio album, Can't Be Tamed. It was Cyrus' last release on Hollywood Records after signing with RCA Records in 2013.
The song is dedicated to the emotions that a person experiences in a nightclub and tells about the desire to meet their love there.
Can't Be Tamed
Can't Be Tamed is a song by Cyrus for her third studio album of the same name (2010). It was released on May 3, 2010 by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the album. According to Cyrus, the song Cant Be Tamed describes the desire to break free. The lyrics touch on the themes of freedom and self-expression.
When I Look at You
"When I Look at You" was written by Hillary Lindsey and John Shanks. It was released on February 15, 2010 by Hollywood Records as the second and final single from Cyrus' first EP "The Time of Our Lives" (2009).
"When I Look at You" is included in the 2010 movie "The Last Song" (starring Cyrus) and its corresponding soundtrack, used to promote the movie. The song features a piano and the lyrics are about a dream boy.