Trace Cyrus

Early life

Cyrus was born in Ashland, Kentucky as Neil Timothy Helson on February 24, 1989. His mother is Leticia "Tish" Cyrus. His biological father is Baxter Neal Helson. He was adopted at age four by Billy Ray Cyrus, his mother's second husband, and lived with them part of the time in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. Following his adoption, his name was legally changed to Trace Dempsey Cyrus.

Cyrus spent his school holidays touring and performing with Billy Ray. He has a younger sister, Miley, who starred in the Disney Channel original television series Hannah Montana. He recorded a track with her in 2008.

In 2006, he started working at a shopping mall in Burbank, California, and dropped out of La Cañada High School.

Career

2006–2010: Metro Station

In 2006, Cyrus co-wrote the song "Country Music Has the Blues" on Billy Ray's album Wanna Be Your Joe. The song features Loretta Lynn and George Jones. In early 2006, Cyrus started the pop-rock band Metro Station with Mason Musso, the brother of Hannah Montana cast member Mitchel. Cyrus performed with the band as a guitarist and vocalist. Columbia Records signed the band after seeing their MySpace page. The band released their self-titled debut studio album on September 18, 2007. The album peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200 and sold 87,000 copies in the US. Their hit single, "Shake It" was released in April 2008, and peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. Cyrus left Metro Station in early 2010. Following his departure from the band, Cyrus confirmed he would be forming a new band and releasing his own music.

In 2008, Cyrus was featured on the song "Hovering" on the deluxe edition of Miley's album, Breakout. The same year, he appeared in the music video for the Billy Ray single "Somebody Said a Prayer". In 2010, he was featured in the song "Alive" for Billy Ray's band, Brother Clyde.

2010–2017, 2019–2020: Ashland HIGH, return to Metro Station

In early 2010, Cyrus formed the pop band Ashland HIGH. On January 1, 2012, Cyrus released his debut studio album under Ashland HIGH, Geronimo, for a free download. He recorded the album in his home in Los Angeles and worked with several producers from Canada in late November and cut the album in nine days. On January 3, Cyrus released a music video for his debut single, "Jealous Lover", from his first album. The group made their first live performance at Chain Reaction in Anaheim on February 24. In March 2012, Ashland HIGH joined Breathe Carolina and the Ready Set on a co-headlining US tour. Cyrus performed at The Bamboozle in May 2012. In July 2012, Cyrus released the music video for "Sippin' on Sunshine", which features an appearance from Cyrus' sister Miley. He also recorded a song with Miley titled, "Shot in the Dark", but never released the track stating, "When I feel like I've had my own success and fame because of my hard work, then I'll [release] the song with Miley, but I'm not trying to use her to get exposure or sell records." On July 26, he released the music video for "Overload". As of 2013, Ashland HIGH has released two albums, Geronimo and Drugstore Cowboy. In 2013, he was featured in a remix of the song "Dat Boi" by Millionaires.

In August 2014, Cyrus returned as a member of Metro Station. They released the EP, Gold on October 14, 2014. The band released their second studio album Savior on June 30, 2015, and toured with Never Shout Never and Falling in Reverse from 2015 to 2016. They disbanded in 2017, following their 10-Year Anniversary tour, but reunited again in 2019, and released the single "I Hate Society" in 2020.

2017–present: solo career

In 2017, Cyrus began to release music independently and released his first single "Lights Out" that year. On February 14, 2018, Cyrus released the single, "Brenda", which is about his ex-fiancée Brenda Song. He released his first EP Killing the Pain on September 24, 2021. In 2022, he released the single "Pray at Night" and confirmed he was finishing up his debut studio album. On June 28, 2024, Cyrus returned to music and released the single, "Cowgirl Ride". The song marks a shift into a country leaning sound. He released another single, "On the Run" and in January 2025, he announced a new album would be arriving later in the year.

Personal life

From 2010 into 2017, Cyrus had an on-and-off relationship with actress Brenda Song, to whom he was engaged in 2011.

Cyrus has many tattoos, some of which he displayed for PETA's "Ink Not Mink" anti-fur campaign in 2012.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

References

References

1. Cyrus, Miley. ''[[Breakout (Miley Cyrus album). Breakout]]'' [[liner notes]].
2. Mangala Dilip. (February 24, 2016). "Metro Station Guitarist Trace Cyrus Turns 27".
3. Hannah Kerns. "Billy Ray Cyrus' 6 Kids: All About His Sons and Daughters".
4. "Tish Cyrus engaged to 'Prison Break' star Dominic Purcell a year after Billy Ray Cyrus divorce".
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6. Brown, August. (February 15, 2008). "Another Cyrus, another career". [[Los Angeles Times]].
7. Harris, Chris. (June 11, 2008). "Metro Station's Trace Cyrus Isn't Standing In The Shadow Of Half-Sister Miley". [[MTV]].
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9. (August 19, 2008). "Metro Station Ready to Launch 'Disco Balls & Blow Up Dolls,' the Group's First Ever North American Headline Tour Beginning in October". [[Sony Music Entertainment]].
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11. "Metro Station Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100".
12. Satvir Bhamra. (March 26, 2010). "Metro Station split up! - Amplified". Amplified.tv.
13. Oli Simpson. (March 26, 2010). "Trace Cyrus: 'I'll continue making music'".
14. (October 22, 2008). "Miley and Bro: Keepin' it in the Family".
15. James McQuiston. (August 29, 2008). "Billy Ray Cyrus Shoots Video for Somebody Said a Prayer".
16. "Alive by Brother Clyde, Trace Cyrus".
17. Lorie Hollabaugh. (May 20, 2010). "Billy Ray Cyrus and Son Trace in Talks For Reality Show?".
18. (February 20, 2012). "Interview: Trace Cyrus goes solo with Ashland High".
19. (January 4, 2012). "Three For Free: Ashland High AKA Trace Cyrus, Paper Route and Swound! Give Away Their Music".
20. Althea Legaspi. (January 3, 2012). "New Video: Ashland HIGH, 'Jealous Lover'".
21. (February 26, 2012). "Review: Trace Cyrus debuts Ashland High at Chain Reaction".
22. Lawerence Specker. (March 21, 2012). "Breathe Carolina promises to mix it up at Soul Kitchen show with The Ready Set".
23. (May 20, 2012). "Bamboozle Blog, Day 3: Trace Cyrus, Ashland High".
24. Jessica Sager. (July 16, 2012). "Miley Cyrus Parties With Brother Trace in Ashland High 'Sippin' on Sunshine' Video".
25. "Why Isn't Trace Cyrus Releasing the Song He Recorded with Miley".
26. (July 26, 2012). "Ashland High (featuring Trace Cyrus of Metro Station) releases "Overload" video".
27. John J. Moser. (April 25, 2013). "Trace Cyrus takes a second shot at success".
28. (April 9, 2013). "NEW remix of Dat Boi with the Millionaires and I!!! Listen now!".
29. (August 12, 2014). "Miley Cyrus' Big Brother Rejoins Metro Station: Hear Their Comeback Single".
30. (August 14, 2014). "Metro Station Returns with Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso in 'Love & War' Video".
31. (October 8, 2014). "Reunited Metro Station Premiere New EP 'Gold'".
32. (June 17, 2015). "Metro Station announce 18-track 'Savior' mixtape". Alternative Press.
33. (September 14, 2015). "Falling in Reverse Announce Headlining Tour with Atilla, Metro Station".
34. (February 9, 2016). "Never Shout Never and Metro Station Breeze Through Chicago".
35. Paige Owens. (December 20, 2019). "Trace Cyrus confirms Metro Station reunion, new music in 2020".
36. "I Hate Society - Single by Metro Station".
37. (April 27, 2017). "Trace Cyrus Launches Solo Career with 'Lights Out'".
38. (April 27, 2017). "METRO STATION'S TRACE CYRUS DEBUTS SOLO SINGLE, "LIGHTS OUT"".
39. Elyse Dupre. (February 15, 2018). "Trace Cyrus Drops Breakup Song About Ex Brenda Song on Valentine's Day".
40. Peony Hirwani. (August 19, 2022). "Miley Cyrus's brother Trace opens up about his body transformation journey: 'I was mentally destroyed'". [[Yahoo!]].
41. "Cowgirl Ride - Single by Trace Cyrus".
42. Lauren Jo Black. (January 24, 2025). "Trace Cyrus Declares His Next Project 'The Best Country Album of 2025,' Teases Miley Cyrus Co-Write".
43. Cyrus, Trace. (October 14, 2011). "I am very excited to say, last week I asked my girlfriend Brenda Song to marry me and she said YES! We are both very excited to be engaged!".
44. Raftery, Liz. (June 11, 2012). "Trace Cyrus, Brenda Song Call Off Engagement". [[People (magazine).
45. "Trace Cyrus and Brenda Song Are Back Together | Disney Dreaming".
46. Cyrus, Trace. (January 2, 2013). "I wanna tell the world about u just so they can get jealous.".
47. "Trace Cyrus – Apple Music".