Miley Cyrus brings “More to Lose” to life on Kimmel

Miley Debuts “More to Lose” on Kimmel

On May 22, 2025, Miley Cyrus performed her new song “More to Lose” live for the first time on Jimmy Kimmel Live! She wore a dramatic hooded black coat and was backed by a live string section. The performance matched the tone seen in the official music video.

The song is from her latest album, Something Beautiful, released May 30. The episode aired from Los Angeles, where the Kimmel show is filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Album Release Details and Song Order

Miley Cyrus’s ninth album, Something Beautiful, has 13 tracks and was released on May 30, 2025. It runs for 52 minutes and 5 seconds. The first two promotional singles, “Prelude” and the title track “Something Beautiful,” dropped on March 31.

The lead single, “End of the World,” followed on April 3. “More to Lose” was released digitally on May 9. The album was produced by Kid Harpoon and Greg Kurstin and recorded in studios in Nashville and Los Angeles.

How Miley Recorded “More to Lose”

Miley recorded “More to Lose” in one single take to capture real emotion. She didn’t edit or re-record the vocals. She said it was important to leave small imperfections in the track to keep it honest.

The session was done at Shangri-La Studio in Malibu using vintage analog gear. Miley said the track is one of her most personal songs and serves as the core of Something Beautiful, which was partly inspired by the concept album “The Wall” by Pink Floyd.

Visual Album at Tribeca Film Festival

The Something Beautiful visual album premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2025. Miley co-directed it with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter. The film combines all 13 album songs into a single movie.

It’s being described as a “pop opera” with musical storytelling and cinematic scenes. Alan Meyerson mixed the audio for theaters in Dolby Atmos. The visual album hit U.S. theaters on June 12, 2025, and screened internationally on June 27. It runs about 70 minutes.

Collaborators and Tracklist Highlights

Something Beautiful has collaborations with supermodel Naomi Campbell on “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved” and musician Brittany Howard on “Walk of Fame.” Other tracks include “Easy Lover” and “Golden Burning Sun.”

The full list includes: “Prelude,” “Something Beautiful,” “End of the World,” “More to Lose,” “Interlude 1,” “Easy Lover,” “Interlude 2,” “Golden Burning Sun,” “Walk of Fame,” “Pretend You’re God,” “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved,” “Reborn,” and “Give Me Love.” Production credits include Greg Kurstin and Kid Harpoon.

Sobriety’s Role in Miley’s Work

Miley Cyrus started her sobriety journey in 2019 after undergoing vocal cord surgery. She says sobriety gave her focus, helped her health, and inspired new music. Miley described sobriety as her “God” and called it her biggest personal change.

Her song “Flowers” in 2023 became an empowerment anthem. Sobriety helped her create Something Beautiful with more clarity. She often discusses her sobriety openly in interviews and on social media.

Reflecting on Hannah Montana on Kimmel

While on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 22, 2025, Miley talked about her time on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, which aired from 2006 to 2011. She shared how the show launched her music career and how people still recognize her from it.

Miley mentioned how different life was back then and joked about Disney vs. Nickelodeon fans. She played both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana on the show. Hannah Montana: The Movie was also a Billboard chart success in 2009.

Last Time on Kimmel Was in 2020

Before May 2025, Miley’s last appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was in 2020. She was promoting her rock-inspired album Plastic Hearts, released November 27, 2020. On the show, she performed “Prisoner” with Dua Lipa.

Plastic Hearts included tracks with Billy Idol, Joan Jett, and Stevie Nicks. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and marked a shift from pop to glam rock and synth-pop. Miley wore a black leather outfit and used neon visuals during the Kimmel set

Why Miley No Longer Tours

In 2020, Miley Cyrus said she wouldn’t do long tours anymore. She has Reinke’s edema, a condition that causes fluid to build on her vocal cords, along with a large polyp.

It was first diagnosed in 2019 and causes strain during live shows. Her raspy voice is a result of the condition. Instead of surgery, she protects her voice by avoiding long shows. Her last full tour was in 2014 with the Bangerz Tour. She now prefers one-off live performances.

How Her Music Career Started

Miley’s music career began with the Hannah Montana soundtracks. Her debut solo album, Meet Miley Cyrus (2007), sold over 3 million copies and hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

The single “See You Again” became a Top 10 hit. In 2008, she released Breakout, which also debuted at No. 1. It featured songs like “7 Things” and “Fly on the Wall.” She was the youngest artist to have four albums debut at No. 1 before turning 18. She was signed to Hollywood Records.

The Impact of “Endless Summer Vacation”

Miley released her eighth album, Endless Summer Vacation, on March 10, 2023. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The hit single “Flowers” stayed at No. 1 on the Hot 100 for 8 weeks and broke Spotify records with over 100 million weekly streams.

In 2024, Miley won Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers.” The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and was especially successful in the U.S., UK, and Australia.

Miley’s “Bangerz” Era Breakthrough

Miley’s fourth album, Bangerz, came out in 2013 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It went triple Platinum in the U.S. and sold over 1 million copies.

The album featured the hits “Wrecking Ball,” which topped the Hot 100 for 3 weeks, and “We Can’t Stop,” which peaked at No. 2. Miley’s 2013 MTV VMA performance went viral. The album marked a dramatic shift in image, sound, and stage performances.

Acting Beyond Disney Channel

After Hannah Montana, Miley took roles in movies like The Last Song (2010), which earned over $89 million worldwide. She played Lola in LOL (2012) and starred in So Undercover, released direct-to-video in the U.S.

In 2019, she acted in the Black Mirror episode “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too,” portraying a pop star whose digital clone is misused. That episode was praised for her performance. She’s also voiced characters in animated films and participated in live readings during the pandemic.

Awards Before 2020

Before 2020, Miley had won 18 Teen Choice Awards and several Kids’ Choice Awards, including Favorite Female Singer. Her Bangerz album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2015. She also won a Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Artist in 2014.

At the MTV EMAs, she won Best Video for “Wrecking Ball” in 2013. She’s been nominated for American Music Awards, including Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Album. She also has 3 World Music Awards.

The Happy Hippie Foundation

In 2014, Miley launched the Happy Hippie Foundation to support LGBTQ+ youth and homeless teens. The group raised over $2.5 million by 2023 and partnered with organizations like My Friend’s Place and the Trevor Project.

Miley used her social media to raise awareness and host benefit performances. The foundation also responds to natural disasters and emergencies. Happy Hippie celebrates individuality and runs campaigns like #InstaPride to promote acceptance and visibility.

However, recently, Firerose alleges Cyrus enforced strict rules during their collaboration, bringing attention to challenges behind the scenes.

Musical Style and Influences

Miley’s music spans pop, country, rock, glam rock, and synth-pop. Her godmother is Dolly Parton, who has inspired her since childhood. She’s also influenced by Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Tyler, and Elvis Presley.

She’s known for covering classic songs like “Heart of Glass,” “Jolene,” and “Zombie.” Her raspy voice, partly shaped by her vocal condition, gives her sound a unique edge. Miley often experiments with genres across her nine studio albums and over 35 singles.

Recently, Billy Ray Cyrus seeks reconciliation with Miley, showing their family bond remains important despite past challenges.

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