Miley Cyrus is not afraid of being in the spotlight, as of lately it feels like the pop star craves the spotlight and media attention more than ever. From smoking on stage to being nude in her latest music video for “Wrecking Ball” nothing is off limits for the now 21 year old pop star.
Cyrus started off her career as a young starlet with her role on Hannah Montana and had lots of pop hits and preteen age fans. Cyrus slowly started to transition into her role as a female pop icon with songs like “Nobody’s Perfect,” “Who Owns My Heart,” and “Seven Things” quickly becoming instantly recognizable.
The evolution of Cyrus can be seen in her physical and musical transformation. It took this latest album for Cyrus to really push the envelope and show off her new style and musical sound.
In honor of Cyrus turning 21 and taking over the music world, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top 10 Miley Cyrus songs because after all she is a musician first and a headline maker second.
10. Nobody’s Perfect
Hannah Montana took the preteen world by storm. Miley Cyrus quickly became a household name and was launched into super stardom. This catchy pop driven song became an anthem for preteens everywhere.
9. Seven Things
After Hannah Montana, Cyrus started to transition into a pop artist on her own, without the Disney alter ego. "Seven Things," kept her pop music and catchy lyrics sound alive but also showed that she was maturing as an artist.
8. Ready Set Don’t Go featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
This single that featured Billy Cyrus with his daughter showed a more emotional side to the superstar. Cyrus adds to the song with her heartfelt lyrics.
7. See You Again
This was the first song that introduced Cyrus as herself without Hannah Montana. This song became an instant radio hit and was heard all over the world.
6. The Climb
"The Climb," was featured in the Hannah Montana film and was an instant chart topping hit. "The Climb" really showcased that Cyrus was a talented vocalist and not just a pop star.
5. Party in the U.S.A.
Cyrus was the reason that all of America decided to have a "Party in the U.S.A." It seems as though everyone knows the words to "Party in The U.S.A."
4. When I Look At You
Cyrus met her former boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, on the set of The Last Song and also wrote a hit song for the feature film. "When I Look At You," showed that Cyrus could sing, write and really perform an emotional ballad.
3. Can’t Be Tamed
This should have been a hint that Cyrus was craving a musical change and physical one. "Can't Be Tamed," was a window into what Bangerz would be like.
2. Wrecking Ball
Then it all changes for Cyrus. With the release of Bangerz Cyrus shed all the innocence that she carried with her from her preteen past. Cyrus shocked the world with over the top performances, lack of clothing and drugs. Cyrus changed everything include her signature long hair but what did not change was that Cyrus is still an incredible vocalist.
1. We Can’t Stop
The song that started the musical revolution that is Cyrus post Hannah Montana. "We Can't Stop" became an instant club anthem and showed the world a new and very different Cyrus.
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