Trace Cyrus
Cyrus in 2009
Born
Neil Timothy Helson

(1989-02-24) February 24, 1989 (age 34)
Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
OccupationMusician
Years active2006–present
Parent(s)Billy Ray Cyrus (father)
Tish Cyrus (mother)
RelativesRon Cyrus (grandfather)
Miley Cyrus (sister)
Noah Cyrus (sister)
Brandi Cyrus (sister)
Musical career
OriginBurbank, California, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
LabelsColumbia

Trace Dempsey Cyrus[1] (born Neil Timothy Helson; 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 is the backing vocalist and guitarist of the band Metro Station, with time out between 2010 and 2014. 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.[2]

Early life

Cyrus was born in Ashland, Kentucky, as Neil Timothy Helson. His mother is Leticia "Tish" Cyrus. His biological father is Baxter Neal Helson.[3] 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.[4][5] 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.[6]

In 2006, he started working at a shopping mall in Burbank, California, and dropped out of La Cañada High School.[5]

Career

2006–2010: Metro Station

Cyrus performing in Chicago in 2008

In 2006, Cyrus co-wrote the song "Country Music Has the Blues" on Billy Ray's album Wanna Be Your Joe.[7] 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.[5] Cyrus performed with the band as a guitarist and vocalist. Columbia Records signed the band after seeing their MySpace page.[6] Cyrus left Metro Station in early 2010.[8]

In 2008, Cyrus was featured on the song "Hovering" on the deluxe edition of Miley's album, Breakout. The same year, he appeared in the music video for the Billy Ray single "Somebody Said a Prayer".[9] In 2010, he was featured in the song "Alive" for Billy Ray's band, Brother Clyde.[10]

2010–2017: Ashland HIGH, return to Metro Station

Cyrus (right) with Mason Musso in 2015 in Hartford, Connecticut, at Warped Tour

In early 2010, Cyrus formed the pop band Ashland HIGH.[11] In 2012, Ashland HIGH joined Breathe Carolina and the Ready Set on a co-headlining US tour.[12] As of 2013, Ashland HIGH has released two albums, Geronimo and Drugstore Cowboy.[13] In 2013, he was featured in a remix of the song "Dat Boi" by Millionaires.[14]

In August 2014, Cyrus returned as a member of Metro Station.[15][16] The band released their second studio album Savior in 2015 and toured with Never Shout Never and Falling in Reverse from 2015 to 2016.[17][18][19]

2017–present: Solo career

In 2017, Cyrus began to release music independently and released his first single "Lights Out" that year.[20][21] He released his first EP Killing the Pain on September 24, 2021.[22]

Personal life

From 2010 into 2017, Cyrus had an on-and-off relationship with actress Brenda Song, to whom he was engaged in 2011.[23][24][25][26][27]

Cyrus has many tattoos, some of which he displayed for PETA's "Ink Not Mink" anti-fur campaign in 2012.[5]

Discography

Extended plays

Year Album details
2021 Killing the Pain

Singles

List of singles as lead artist[22]
Title Year Album
"Lights Out" 2017 Non-album singles
"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
List of singles as featured artist[22]
Title Year Album
"Winter"
(Zach Van Dyck featuring Trace Cyrus) 		2017 Non-album single
"Fade Away"
(Lil Johnnie featuring Trace Cyrus) 		2019 Numb
"Found One"
(Jordan York featuring Trace Cyrus) 		2022 Non-album single

References

  1. ^ Cyrus, Miley. Breakout liner notes.
  2. ^ Express Movies (February 25, 2016). "Trace Cyrus turns 27: Rare, adorable photos of Metro Station guitarist and girlfriend Brenda Song". News Express. Archived from the original on February 26, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Tish Cyrus engaged to 'Prison Break' star Dominic Purcell a year after Billy Ray Cyrus divorce". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Tan, Michelle (July 2, 2007). "My Girl". People. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
  5. ^ a b c d Brown, August (February 15, 2008). "Another Cyrus, another career". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
  6. ^ a b Harris, Chris; Christina Garibaldi (June 11, 2008). "Metro Station's Trace Cyrus Isn't Standing In The Shadow Of Half-Sister Miley". MTV. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
  7. ^ "Wanna Be Your Joe - Billy Ray Cyrus Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Satvir Bhamra (March 26, 2010). "Metro Station split up! - Amplified". Amplified.tv. Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  9. ^ James McQuiston (August 29, 2008). "Billy Ray Cyrus Shoots Video for Somebody Said a Prayer". Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Alive by Brother Clyde, Trace Cyrus". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  11. ^ "Ashland HIGH on MySpace". MySpace. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  12. ^ Lawerence Specker (March 21, 2012). "Breathe Carolina promises to mix it up at Soul Kitchen show with The Ready Set". Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  13. ^ John J. Moser (April 25, 2013). "Trace Cyrus takes a second shot at success". The Morning Call. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  14. ^ @TraceCyrus (April 9, 2013). "NEW remix of Dat Boi with the Millionaires and I!!! Listen now!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Lancaster, Elizabeth (August 12, 2014). "Miley Cyrus' Big Brother Rejoins Metro Station: Hear Their Comeback Single". MTV. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  16. ^ Villa, Lucas (August 14, 2014). "Metro Station Returns with Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso in 'Love & War' Video". AXS. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  17. ^ Sharp, Tyler (June 17, 2015). "Metro Station announce 18-track 'Savior' mixtape". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  18. ^ Sharp, Tyler (September 14, 2015). "Falling in Reverse Announce Headlining Tour with Atilla, Metro Station". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  19. ^ Merchant, Anam (February 9, 2016). "Never Shout Never and Metro Station Breeze Through Chicago". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on February 28, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  20. ^ "Trace Cyrus Launches Solo Career with 'Lights Out'". Billboard. April 27, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  21. ^ "METRO STATION'S TRACE CYRUS DEBUTS SOLO SINGLE, "LIGHTS OUT"". Alternative Press. April 27, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  22. ^ a b c d "Trace Cyrus – Apple Music". Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  23. ^ Cyrus, Trace [@TraceCyrus] (October 14, 2011). "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!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ Raftery, Liz (June 11, 2012). "Trace Cyrus, Brenda Song Call Off Engagement". People. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  25. ^ "Trace Cyrus and Brenda Song Are Back Together | Disney Dreaming". www.disneydreaming.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2013.
  26. ^ Cyrus, Trace [@TraceCyrus] (January 3, 2013). "I wanna tell the world about u just so they can get jealous" (Tweet). Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ "Trace Cyrus Drops Breakup Song About Ex Brenda Song on Valentine's Day". E! Online. February 15, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.

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