Miley Cyrus was born as Destiny Hope Cyrus in Franklin, Tennessee. She is the daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus and grew up on the family farm near Nashville with her five siblings. Her nickname 'Smiley,' later shortened to 'Miley,' was given due to her frequent smiling as a baby.

At the age of 9, Miley began her acting career with guest appearances in the TV series 'Doc' and as an extra in Tim Burton's movie 'Big Fish' in 2003. These early roles marked the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry.

Miley landed the starring role of Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel show 'Hannah Montana,' beating out 1,000 other candidates. The show, which ran until 2011, catapulted her to fame and led to the release of several successful soundtracks.

Miley legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus. She also released her second studio album, 'Breakout,' which further solidified her music career.

Miley released the single 'Wrecking Ball,' which became her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, along with its controversial video, marked a significant shift in her music style and public image.

Miley kicked off the year with the release of her single 'Flowers,' which quickly became her second No. 1 hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. This was followed by her eighth studio album, 'Endless Summer Vacation,' which was both commercially and critically successful.

Miley won her first Grammy Awards for 'Flowers,' taking home the awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. This marked a significant milestone in her music career, recognizing her artistic and commercial success.