Trace Cyrus Explained

Trace Cyrus
Birth Name:Neil Timothy Helson
Birth Date:1989 2, mf=yes
Birth Place:Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
Parents:Billy Ray Cyrus (father)
Tish Cyrus (mother)
Relatives:Ron Cyrus (grandfather)
Miley Cyrus (sister)
Noah Cyrus (sister)
Brandi Cyrus (sister)
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:2006–present
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Background:solo_singer
Origin:Burbank, California, U.S.

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 owns the 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.

Career

2006–2010: Metro Station

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. Cyrus performed with the band as a guitarist and vocalist. Columbia Records signed the band after seeing their MySpace page. 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. 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

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.

Discography

Extended plays

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EP details
Killing the Pain

Singles

List of singles as lead artist[47]
TitleYearAlbum
"Lights Out"2017rowspan="22"
"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
List of singles as featured artist
TitleYearAlbum
"Winter"
2017
"Fade Away"
2019Numb
"Found One"
2022

External links

Notes and References

  1. Cyrus, Miley. Breakout liner notes.
  2. Web site: Metro Station Guitarist Trace Cyrus Turns 27. International Business Times. Mangala Dilip. February 24, 2016. June 20, 2024.
  3. Web site: Express Movies . February 25, 2016 . Trace Cyrus turns 27: Rare, adorable photos of Metro Station guitarist and girlfriend Brenda Song . https://web.archive.org/web/20160226012647/http://news-express.in/entertainment/trace-cyrus-turns-27-rare-adorable-photos-of-metro-station-guitarist-and-girlfriend-brenda-song-25525/ . February 26, 2016 . February 26, 2016 . News Express .
  4. Web site: Billy Ray Cyrus' 6 Kids: All About His Sons and Daughters. People. Hannah Kerns. June 20, 2024.
  5. Web site: Tish Cyrus engaged to 'Prison Break' star Dominic Purcell a year after Billy Ray Cyrus divorce . 2023-05-17 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: My Girl . Tan . Michelle . July 2, 2007 . January 1, 2009 . .
  7. Web site: Another Cyrus, another career . Brown . August . February 15, 2008 . . June 16, 2008.
  8. Web site: Metro Station's Trace Cyrus Isn't Standing In The Shadow Of Half-Sister Miley . Harris . Chris . Christina Garibaldi . June 11, 2008 . MTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20080828152728/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1589157/20080611/metro_station.jhtml. August 28, 2008. June 16, 2008.
  9. Web site: Wanna Be Your Joe - Billy Ray Cyrus Credits. AllMusic. December 20, 2022.
  10. Web site: 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. June 20, 2024.
  11. Web site: AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly. AllAccess. March 25, 2008. June 20, 2024.
  12. Metro Station Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117184635/https://www.billboard.com/artist/metro-station/chart-history/hsi/. November 17, 2021. June 20, 2024.
  13. Web site: Satvir Bhamra . Metro Station split up! - Amplified . Amplified.tv . March 26, 2010 . December 20, 2022. April 11, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100411074426/http://amplified.tv/2010/03/26/metro-station-split-up.
  14. Web site: Trace Cyrus: 'I'll continue making music'. Digital Spy. Oli Simpson. March 26, 2010. June 29, 2024.
  15. Miley and Bro: Keepin' it in the Family. OK Magazine. October 22, 2008. June 20, 2024.
  16. Web site: Billy Ray Cyrus Shoots Video for Somebody Said a Prayer. James McQuiston. August 29, 2008. December 22, 2022.
  17. Web site: Alive by Brother Clyde, Trace Cyrus. AllMusic. December 22, 2022.
  18. Web site: Billy Ray Cyrus and Son Trace in Talks For Reality Show?. The Boot. Lorie Hollabaugh. May 20, 2010. June 21, 2024.
  19. Web site: Interview: Trace Cyrus goes solo with Ashland High. The Orange County Register. February 20, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  20. Web site: Three For Free: Ashland High AKA Trace Cyrus, Paper Route and Swound! Give Away Their Music. Buzznet. January 4, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  21. Web site: New Video: Ashland HIGH, 'Jealous Lover'. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621153009/https://www.mtv.com/news/0kswss/trace-cyrus-ashland-high-jealous-lover. dead. June 21, 2024. MTV. Althea Legaspi. January 3, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  22. Web site: Review: Trace Cyrus debuts Ashland High at Chain Reaction. The Orange County Register. February 26, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  23. Web site: Breathe Carolina promises to mix it up at Soul Kitchen show with The Ready Set. Lawerence Specker. March 21, 2012. December 20, 2022.
  24. Web site: Bamboozle Blog, Day 3: Trace Cyrus, Ashland High. NJ.com. May 20, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  25. Web site: Miley Cyrus Parties With Brother Trace in Ashland High 'Sippin' on Sunshine' Video. PopCrush. Jessica Sager. July 16, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  26. Web site: Why Isn't Trace Cyrus Releasing the Song He Recorded with Miley. Fuse.tv. June 21, 2024.
  27. Ashland High (featuring Trace Cyrus of Metro Station) releases "Overload" video. Alternative Press. July 26, 2012. June 21, 2024.
  28. Web site: Trace Cyrus takes a second shot at success. The Morning Call. John J. Moser. April 25, 2013. December 20, 2022.
  29. 321768732768759809. TraceCyrus. NEW remix of Dat Boi with the Millionaires and I!!! Listen now!. April 9, 2013.
  30. Web site: Lancaster. Elizabeth. Miley Cyrus' Big Brother Rejoins Metro Station: Hear Their Comeback Single. MTV. March 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20140815235021/http://www.mtv.com/news/1897059/metro-station-back-together. August 15, 2014. August 12, 2014.
  31. Web site: Villa. Lucas. Metro Station Returns with Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso in 'Love & War' Video. AXS. March 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310053613/http://www.axs.com/news/metro-station-returns-with-trace-cyrus-and-mason-musso-in-love-war-vid-16665. March 10, 2016. August 14, 2014.
  32. Leight. Elias. Reunited Metro Station Premiere New EP 'Gold'. Billboard. March 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20141009234154/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6274306/metro-station-gold. October 9, 2014. October 8, 2014.
  33. Web site: Sharp. Tyler. Metro Station announce 18-track 'Savior' mixtape. AltPress.com. Alternative Press. July 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150713185132/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/metro_station_announce_18_track_savior_mixtape. July 13, 2015. June 17, 2015.
  34. Web site: Sharp. Tyler. Falling in Reverse Announce Headlining Tour with Atilla, Metro Station. Alternative Press. December 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310173305/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/falling_in_reverse_announce_headlining_tour_with_attila_metro_station. March 10, 2016 . September 14, 2015.
  35. Web site: Merchant. Anam. Never Shout Never and Metro Station Breeze Through Chicago. Substream Magazine. March 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160228154945/http://substreammagazine.com/2016/02/never-shout-never-chicago-il-2516/. February 28, 2016 . February 9, 2016.
  36. Trace Cyrus confirms Metro Station reunion, new music in 2020. Alternative Press. Paige Owens. December 20, 2019. September 17, 2023.
  37. Web site: I Hate Society - Single by Metro Station. Apple Music. November 9, 2022.
  38. Trace Cyrus Launches Solo Career with 'Lights Out'. Billboard. April 27, 2017. December 14, 2021.
  39. Web site: METRO STATION'S TRACE CYRUS DEBUTS SOLO SINGLE, "LIGHTS OUT". Alternative Press. April 27, 2017. December 14, 2021.
  40. Web site: Trace Cyrus Drops Breakup Song About Ex Brenda Song on Valentine's Day. E! Online. Elyse Dupre. February 15, 2018. November 25, 2019.
  41. Web site: Miley Cyrus's brother Trace opens up about his body transformation journey: 'I was mentally destroyed'. Yahoo! Finance. Yahoo!. Peony Hirwani. August 19, 2022. September 24, 2023.
  42. Web site: Cowgirl Ride - Single by Trace Cyrus. Spotify. June 29, 2024.
  43. 124935038818205696. October 14, 2011. Trace. Cyrus. TraceCyrus. 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!. March 7, 2019.
  44. Web site: Liz. Raftery . Trace Cyrus, Brenda Song Call Off Engagement. People. June 11, 2012. March 7, 2019.
  45. Web site: Trace Cyrus and Brenda Song Are Back Together | Disney Dreaming. www.disneydreaming.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20130106031723/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2013/01/02/trace-cyrus-and-brenda-song-are-back-together/ . January 6, 2013.
  46. 286671187025752065 . I wanna tell the world about u just so they can get jealous. . Trace. Cyrus. TraceCyrus. January 2, 2013. March 7, 2019.
  47. Web site: Trace Cyrus – Apple Music. December 14, 2021.

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