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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus Bio Bio

Move over Barbie, this young pop star has become every girl's idol! All-American Miley was raised on a farm in Franklin, Tennessee far from the glitz of Hollywood. Born to country singer father Billy Ray Cyrus and mother Leticia, her parents initially named her Destiny Hope Cyrus, knowing that their daughter would accomplish great things in her life. This overnight sensation was nicknamed Miley by her father who used to call her "Smiley," and, in January 2008, this actress/singer officially changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus. Best known for her role as a 14-year-old leading a double life - an ordinary middle-schooler by day, Miley Stewart, and a rock star by night, Hannah Montana - in the hit Disney series Hannah Montana, this singer isn't like many wild young celebs today. You won't find this rising star dancing in clubs 'til wee hours of the morning; Smiley Miley would rather spend her time in church and writing songs. However, Cyrus's innocent image was temporarily tarnished in April 2008. Risqué photos of the star clad in lingerie hit the web and scandalous photos of the youngster posing for a Vanity Fair shoot were released all in one month.

Love

Rumors of a romance between Cyrus and Jonas Brothers singer Nick Jonas, 15, once erupted, but the young diva never made this relationship public and sources say a romance with Nick is over. Currently, this singing sensation is single. But, beware boys! Like every 15-year-old girl, Cyrus still has her crushes. The most recent: Ryan Cabrera.

Career

Miley Cyrus knew she wanted to act as early as age 9. During the first years of her acting career, she appeared in her father's television series Doc and Tim Burton's Big Fish. In 2004, when Cyrus was 12-years-old, she hit the stardom jackpot when she was chosen for the role of Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana in Hannah Montana. Since then, she has become a household name among pop-loving girls. This young talent also performs in character of Hannah Montana and as herself, Miley Cyrus, for concerts and albums. Cyrus finished her Best of Both Worlds Tour in January 2008, where she performed both in character and out. The tour was a huge hit - partially due to the Jonas Brothers opening act - and tickets to her sold out concerts were being scalped for up to $2,500. In 2006, Walt Disney Records released the Hannah Montana soundtrack, including eight songs that Cyrus performed as Hannah Montana. In 2007, the pop sensation released a double-disc set, Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, featuring both the second Hannah Montana soundtrack and Cyrus's debut album as… herself! Her single "See You Again" featured on this album still continues to climb up the pop charts. Up next, Cyrus will star in the highly anticipated Hannah Montana film sequel and season three of her television series. The actress/singer is also writing her memoirs. The book, to be published by Disney next spring, will center on her rise to fame and the guidance of her mother, Leticia.