Stone (Cyrus song) explained

Stone
Cover:Stone by Cyrus single cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cyrus
Album:Cyrus
Recorded:2015
Genre:Pop
Label:Sony
Next Title:Keep Talking
Next Year:2016

"Stone" is the debut and winner's single by Cyrus, the series seven winner of The X Factor Australia. It was released digitally on 24 November 2015 as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. The song debuted at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart. The music video was released on 12 December 2015.[1]

Background and release

"Stone" was written by TMS and Bobby Andonov.[2] After winning The X Factor, "Stone" was released for digital download in Australia on 24 November 2015, as Cyrus's debut and winner's single. The song was released as a CD single three days later.

For the issue dated 30 November 2015, "Stone" debuted at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart from two days of sales.[3]

Live performances

Cyrus performed "Stone" live for the first time during The X Factor grand final performance show on 23 November 2015.[4] He performed the song again during the grand final decider show the following day, after he was announced as the winner, where he told the audience; "I want to thank God for blessing me with the gift of music that I've been so blessed to share with you all."[5]

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Australia24 November 2015 Digital download[6] Sony Music Australia
27 November 2015CD[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cyrus - Stone. Sony Music on YouTube. 12 December 2015. 23 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Stone by Cyrus. www.sanity.com.au. November 2015. 23 December 2015.
  3. News: Ryan. Gavin. ARIA Singles: ‘Hello’ Is No 1 Again . noise11.com.au. Noise11.com.au . 28 November 2015. 23 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Every Moment From The X Factor Australia 2015 Grand Final. Ashling Lee . www.popsugar.com.au. 25 November 2015. 23 December 2015.
  5. Web site: Cyrus Villanueva wins The X Factor Australia. smh.com.au. 24 November 2015. 23 December 2015.
  6. Web site: Stone – Single by Cyrus. iTunes Store. 23 December 2015.
  7. Web site: Stone – CD single by Syrus. Sanity. 23 December 2015.