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Trace Cyrus
Cyrus in 2009
Born
Neil Timothy Helson

(1989-02-24) February 24, 1989 (age 35)
Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
OccupationMusician
Years active2006–present
Parent(s)Billy Ray Cyrus (father)
Tish Cyrus (mother)
RelativesRon Cyrus (grandfather)
Miley Cyrus (sister)
Noah Cyrus (sister)
Brandi Cyrus (sister)
Musical career
OriginBurbank, California, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels

Trace Dempsey Cyrus[1] (born Neil Timothy Helson;[2] February 24, 1989) is an American musician. The son of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus and brother of recording artists Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, he was the backing vocalist and guitarist of the band Metro Station. In 2010, he began providing vocals and guitar in the pop rock band Ashland HIGH. He also owned the now defunct clothing company From Backseats to Bedrooms.[3]

Early life

Cyrus was born in Ashland, Kentucky as Neil Timothy Helson on February 24, 1989.[4] His mother is Leticia "Tish" Cyrus. His biological father is Baxter Neal Helson.[5] 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.[6][7] 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.[8]

In 2006, he started working at a shopping mall in Burbank, California, and dropped out of La Cañada High School.[7]

Career

2006–2010: Metro Station

Cyrus performing in Chicago in 2008

In 2006, Cyrus co-wrote the song "Country Music Has the Blues" on Billy Ray's album Wanna Be Your Joe.[9] 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.[7] Cyrus performed with the band as a guitarist and vocalist. Columbia Records signed the band after seeing their MySpace page.[8] The band released their self-titled debut studio album on September 18, 2007.[10] The album peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200 and sold 87,000 copies in the US.[8] Their hit single, "Shake It" was released in April 2008,[11] and peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.[12] Cyrus left Metro Station in early 2010.[13] Following his departure from the band, Cyrus confirmed he would be forming a new band and releasing his own music.[14]

In 2008, Cyrus was featured on the song "Hovering" on the deluxe edition of Miley's album, Breakout.[15] The same year, he appeared in the music video for the Billy Ray single "Somebody Said a Prayer".[16] In 2010, he was featured in the song "Alive" for Billy Ray's band, Brother Clyde.[17]

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

Cyrus (right) with Mason Musso in 2015 in Hartford, Connecticut, at Warped Tour

In early 2010, Cyrus formed the pop band Ashland HIGH.[18] On January 1, 2012, Cyrus released his debut studio album under Ashland HIGH, Geronimo, for a free download.[19][20] 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.[19] On January 3, Cyrus released a music video for his debut single, "Jealous Lover", from his first album.[21] The group made their first live performance at Chain Reaction in Anaheim on February 24.[22] In March 2012, Ashland HIGH joined Breathe Carolina and the Ready Set on a co-headlining US tour.[23] Cyrus performed at The Bamboozle in May 2012.[24] In July 2012, Cyrus released the music video for "Sippin' on Sunshine", which features an appearnace from Cyrus' sister Miley.[25] 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."[26] On July 26, he released the music video for "Overload".[27] As of 2013, Ashland HIGH has released two albums, Geronimo and Drugstore Cowboy.[28] In 2013, he was featured in a remix of the song "Dat Boi" by Millionaires.[29]

In August 2014, Cyrus returned as a member of Metro Station.[30][31] They released the EP, Gold on October 14, 2014.[32] The band released their second studio album Savior on June 30, 2015,[33] and toured with Never Shout Never and Falling in Reverse from 2015 to 2016.[34][35] They disbanded in 2017, following their 10-Year Anniversary tour, but reunited again in 2019,[36] and released the single "I Hate Society" in 2020.[37]

2017–present: Solo career

In 2017, Cyrus began to release music independently and released his first single "Lights Out" that year.[38][39] On February 14, 2018, Cyrus released the single, "Brenda", which is about his ex-fiancée Brenda Song.[40] He released his first EP Killing the Pain on September 24, 2021.[41] In 2022, he released the single "Pray at Night" and confirmed he was finishing up his debut studio album.[41] On June 28, 2024, Cyrus returned to music and released the single, "Cowgirl Ride".[42]

Personal life

From 2010 into 2017, Cyrus had an on-and-off relationship with actress Brenda Song, to whom he was engaged in 2011.[43][44][45][46][40]

Cyrus has many tattoos, some of which he displayed for PETA's "Ink Not Mink" anti-fur campaign in 2012.[7]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected details
Title EP details
Killing the Pain

Singles

List of singles as lead artist[47]
Title Year Album
"Lights Out" 2017 Non-album singles
"Don't Belong Together"
"Moving On"
"Wasted on Love"
"Prescriptions" 2018
"Brenda"
"Summer" (featuring DreamDoll)
"Give My Heart To You" (featuring Tay)
"Let's Run Away"
"Red Rose Petals" 2019
"Fame and the Money"
"Forever"
"Separated"
"Sunglasses"
"Missed Calls"
"Next to You"
"Dark Road" (featuring Tay) 2020
"Nighttime" (featuring Lil Johnnie)
"Typical Suspect" 2021
"Taylor"
"The Lighthouse"
"Pray at Night" 2022
"Cowgirl Ride" (featuring Kaylee Rose) 2024 TBA
List of singles as featured artist[47]
Title Year Album
"Winter"
(Zach Van Dyck featuring Trace Cyrus) 		2017 Non-album single
"Fade Away"
(Lil Johnnie featuring Trace Cyrus) 		2019 Numb
"Found One"
(Jordan York featuring Trace Cyrus) 		2022 Non-album single

References

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  2. ^ Mangala Dilip (February 24, 2016). "Metro Station Guitarist Trace Cyrus Turns 27". International Business Times. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ https://www.thethings.com/miley-cyrus-brother-trace-getting-canceled-details/
  4. ^ Hannah Kerns. "Billy Ray Cyrus' 6 Kids: All About His Sons and Daughters". People. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Tish Cyrus engaged to 'Prison Break' star Dominic Purcell a year after Billy Ray Cyrus divorce". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  6. ^ Tan, Michelle (July 2, 2007). "My Girl". People. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
  7. ^ a b c d Brown, August (February 15, 2008). "Another Cyrus, another career". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
  8. ^ a b c Harris, Chris; Christina Garibaldi (June 11, 2008). "Metro Station's Trace Cyrus Isn't Standing In The Shadow Of Half-Sister Miley". MTV. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
  9. ^ "Wanna Be Your Joe - Billy Ray Cyrus Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "Metro Station Ready to Launch 'Disco Balls & Blow Up Dolls,' the Group's First Ever North American Headline Tour Beginning in October". Sony. Sony Music Entertainment. August 19, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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  14. ^ Oli Simpson (March 26, 2010). "Trace Cyrus: 'I'll continue making music'". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  15. ^ "Miley and Bro: Keepin' it in the Family". OK Magazine. October 22, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  16. ^ James McQuiston (August 29, 2008). "Billy Ray Cyrus Shoots Video for Somebody Said a Prayer". Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "Alive by Brother Clyde, Trace Cyrus". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  18. ^ Lorie Hollabaugh (May 20, 2010). "Billy Ray Cyrus and Son Trace in Talks For Reality Show?". The Boot. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Interview: Trace Cyrus goes solo with Ashland High". The Orange County Register. February 20, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  20. ^ "Three For Free: Ashland High AKA Trace Cyrus, Paper Route and Swound! Give Away Their Music". Buzznet. January 4, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  21. ^ Althea Legaspi (January 3, 2012). "New Video: Ashland HIGH, 'Jealous Lover'". MTV. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  22. ^ "Review: Trace Cyrus debuts Ashland High at Chain Reaction". The Orange County Register. February 26, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  23. ^ Lawerence Specker (March 21, 2012). "Breathe Carolina promises to mix it up at Soul Kitchen show with The Ready Set". Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  24. ^ "Bamboozle Blog, Day 3: Trace Cyrus, Ashland High". NJ.com. May 20, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  25. ^ Jessica Sager (July 16, 2012). "Miley Cyrus Parties With Brother Trace in Ashland High 'Sippin' on Sunshine' Video". PopCrush. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  26. ^ "Why Isn't Trace Cyrus Releasing the Song He Recorded with Miley". Fuse.tv. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  27. ^ "Ashland High (featuring Trace Cyrus of Metro Station) releases "Overload" video". Alternative Press. July 26, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  28. ^ John J. Moser (April 25, 2013). "Trace Cyrus takes a second shot at success". The Morning Call. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  29. ^ @TraceCyrus (April 9, 2013). "NEW remix of Dat Boi with the Millionaires and I!!! Listen now!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  34. ^ Sharp, Tyler (September 14, 2015). "Falling in Reverse Announce Headlining Tour with Atilla, Metro Station". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  35. ^ Merchant, Anam (February 9, 2016). "Never Shout Never and Metro Station Breeze Through Chicago". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on February 28, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  36. ^ Paige Owens (December 20, 2019). "Trace Cyrus confirms Metro Station reunion, new music in 2020". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  37. ^ "I Hate Society - Single by Metro Station". Apple Music. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  38. ^ "Trace Cyrus Launches Solo Career with 'Lights Out'". Billboard. April 27, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  39. ^ "METRO STATION'S TRACE CYRUS DEBUTS SOLO SINGLE, "LIGHTS OUT"". Alternative Press. April 27, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  40. ^ a b Elyse Dupre (February 15, 2018). "Trace Cyrus Drops Breakup Song About Ex Brenda Song on Valentine's Day". E! Online. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  41. ^ a b Peony Hirwani (August 19, 2022). "Miley Cyrus's brother Trace opens up about his body transformation journey: 'I was mentally destroyed'". Yahoo! Finance. Yahoo!. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  42. ^ "Cowgirl Ride - Single by Trace Cyrus". Spotify. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  43. ^ Cyrus, Trace [@TraceCyrus] (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!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Twitter.
  44. ^ Raftery, Liz (June 11, 2012). "Trace Cyrus, Brenda Song Call Off Engagement". People. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
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