Miley Earned No. 1 Spot on Billboard 200
The singer secured the top position on the Billboard 200 chart with her newest album, Bass Persuades.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Pop
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Miley has returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart with her latest album, Bass Persuades. This achievement marks her sixth number-one record on the chart.
Why it matters
The performance underscores the enduring commercial viability of high-profile pop releases. It also highlights the continued strength of physical media, as the album reached the top spot with significant sales across multiple formats.
Bass Persuades moved 61,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., consisting of 47,000 pure album sales and 14,000 streaming equivalent units. The project reached this milestone supported by 32 total physical and digital variants.
The players
Miley
Miley is a prominent pop singer and songwriter whose career has spanned over a decade of chart-topping success.
Riley Green
Riley Green is a country music artist who recently achieved his first top 10 Billboard 200 placement.
beabadoobee
beabadoobee is an indie-pop musician who reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time.
The details
Miley's new album, Bass Persuades, outperformed competing debuts from Riley Green and beabadoobee to reach the top spot. The album's strong sales were driven by its release in 16 vinyl, nine CD, six download, and one cassette formats.
Timeline
Miley previously topped the Billboard 200 in 2013 with Bangerz.
The tracking week for album units concluded on Sept. 24, 2026.
The full Billboard 200 chart is scheduled for publication on Sept. 29, 2026.
The Billboard 200 chart is officially dated Oct. 3, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This chart performance highlights the ongoing evolution of album consumption where multi-format sales remain a critical strategy for established pop stars. It demonstrates how artists leverage diverse physical variants to compete in a marketplace increasingly dominated by streaming.
Fans can access the new music across multiple streaming platforms and purchase the album in various physical formats including vinyl and CD. These diverse options allow listeners to choose their preferred method of consumption while supporting the artist's chart position.
The takeaway
The success of this album reinforces the enduring value of physical collectibles in the modern music industry. Listeners looking to support their favorite artists can often find these exclusive editions through official artist storefronts or major retailers.
What happens next
The full Billboard 200 chart is scheduled to be posted on Sept. 29, 2026.
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