Miley Cyrus announces new album amid Dolly Parton grief

Miley Cyrus has given fans something exciting to look forward to after announcing the release date of her highly anticipated 10th studio album, Bass Persuades. The announcement comes at an emotional time for the singer, who is still mourning the loss of her beloved godmother, Dolly Parton.

On Tuesday, September 1, the 33-year-old singer took to Instagram to reveal that Bass Persuades will officially be released on September 18. The upcoming project marks another major milestone in Cyrus’s music career and follows her latest studio album, Something Beautiful, which was released in May 2025.

Cyrus shared her excitement with fans while explaining the deeper meaning behind the album’s title. She described music as something that can capture emotions, provide comfort and allow people to express feelings that may otherwise be difficult to put into words.

The singer explained that music can be powerful and vulnerable while also being sweet and strong. For Cyrus, the album title represents the many ways music becomes part of people’s lives, whether they are celebrating joyful moments, experiencing heartbreak or simply trying to move forward.

She also expressed gratitude to her fans for continuing to support her throughout her career. Cyrus said she hopes listeners will enjoy the new album and thanked them for helping make some of her biggest dreams possible.

Alongside the album announcement, Cyrus revealed that she will take the new music to the stage with two highly anticipated performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The singer is scheduled to headline shows on October 16 and October 18, with American rock band Model/Actriz joining her as a special guest.

The Hollywood Bowl performances hold particular significance for Cyrus. She described the iconic Los Angeles venue as her favorite place to experience music and explained that she has attended concerts there many times as a fan.

Although she has spent years sitting in the audience watching some of her favorite performers, Cyrus said she had never previously taken the stage at the venue. She described Los Angeles as being close to her heart and expressed excitement about bringing her latest musical era home.

The announcement also comes shortly after the heartbreaking death of Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25.

Cyrus previously paid tribute to Parton in an emotional social media post, reflecting on the special relationship they shared. Rather than focusing solely on their public connection, the singer highlighted the private memories that meant the most to her.

Cyrus described the loss of her “Aunt Dolly” as incredibly difficult and explained that some of their most sacred moments were shared away from the public eye. She said those memories would remain private and continue to live in her heart.

Parton had a meaningful place in Cyrus’s life, making her passing an especially painful loss for the singer. Even as she continues to process her grief, Cyrus is moving forward with a new chapter in her music career.

With Bass Persuades set to arrive on September 18 and two major Hollywood Bowl performances scheduled for October, Cyrus is preparing to introduce fans to her latest creative work while carrying the memories of someone who played an important role in her life.