Miley Cyrus Sets Billboard Record With Historic Second-Week Plunge

The album initially claimed the top spot on September 28 with approximately 61,000 units, edging out Ella Langley’s "Dandelion" by a mere 70 units. This razor-thin margin was the result of an aggressive release strategy by Atlantic Records, which flooded the market with 32 distinct physical and digital versions, including 16 vinyl variants and nine CD editions. By the following week, however, the momentum evaporated, and the album dropped to number 157. This shift eclipses previous record-setting falls held by Celine Dion, whose "Courage" dropped 110 spots, and Madonna, whose "Madame X" fell 76 places.

Cyrus had publicly embraced the initial victory, sharing photos of a floral wreath shaped like a number one sent by her label. She framed the achievement as a personal milestone, thanking her team and fans for their support during the project’s rollout. Despite the chart reversal, the artist remains focused on her live presence, recently releasing a Mert Alas-directed video for the track "Different Religion" featuring the band Model/Actriz. She is now pivoting toward her upcoming performances at the Hollywood Bowl, which she describes as a "dress rehearsal" for a potential residency. With 1.5 million fans attempting to secure tickets for a venue that seats only 18,000, Cyrus noted that the data suggests her audience is willing to travel to her, rather than requiring her to tour extensively.