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Miley Cyrus lands first No. 1 album in over a decade

NPR | By Stephen Thompson
Published October 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM MDT

This week, pop star Miley Cyrus accomplished a feat that eluded her for 13 years. Bass Persuades debuted in the top spot on the albums chart.

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Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.