Pop icon Miley Cyrus has hit a career milestone, with six of her tracks now surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. In the latest episode of Spotify’s Billions Club: The Series, the 31-year-old star reflected on her hit songs, including "Party in the U.S.A.", "We Can’t Stop", "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" (with Mark Ronson), "Angels Like You", and her most iconic ballad, "Wrecking Ball."
Miley’s Hits: A Retrospective
While reflecting on her success, Miley humorously dubbed her 2009 classic "Party in the U.S.A." as the “ultimate grocery aisle music,” a lighthearted nod to its enduring cultural ubiquity. Meanwhile, she revealed the inspiration behind "Wrecking Ball": “My man wasn’t acting right.” The 2013 heartbreak anthem, widely believed to reference her relationship with Liam Hemsworth, became her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single and remains one of her most memorable tracks.
"Flowers" Shatters Records
Another standout track in her collection is "Flowers," released in 2023. The empowerment anthem, often speculated to be about Hemsworth, became Miley’s fastest track to reach a billion streams. It dominated the year, earning her two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
While addressing rumors about the song’s meaning, Miley offered a playful confirmation: “The only rumor I can confirm to be true is that the gold dress I am wearing is museum-quality from Yves Saint Laurent that is in an exhibition in Paris right now.”
Inspiring a New Generation
In a heartfelt moment, Miley reflected on her influence on rising stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan. “You never think about in the future, someone replicating what you do,” she said. “You’re just doing it because it’s honest in the moment. … It’s really important they do it their own way, because that’s what my career has represented above all else.”
Honored Among the Greats
Miley’s recognition in Spotify’s Billions Club puts her alongside other trailblazing artists such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, and Cardi B. The series honors musicians whose tracks have achieved extraordinary success on the streaming platform, celebrating their cultural impact and artistic achievements.
With six billion-stream tracks under her belt and a legacy of chart-topping hits, Miley Cyrus continues to solidify her position as one of the most influential and enduring artists of her generation.