Miley Cyrus Faces 'Bye Hannah Montana' Backlash as Poor Fan Service Blamed for Low 'Bass Persuades' Sales

Miley Cyrus is facing 'Bye Hannah Montana' jabs as her new album Bass Persuades is projected to open with 40,000 to 45,000 units in its first week.

The estimate puts the record on track for a No. 5 to No. 10 debut on the Billboard 200, according to industry projections cited by Hits Daily Double.

While the forecast could still give Cyrus another top 10 album, the lower end of the estimate would also make Bass Persuades one of her weakest first-week openings, prompting fans to debate the significance of the numbers.

Bass Persuades Eyes 40K-45K Units

Cyrus released Bass Persuades on 18 September, giving the album its first tracking week ahead of the expected Billboard 200 results on 27 September.

The current projection puts the album between 40,000 and 45,000 first-week units, with a potential Billboard 200 position between No. 5 and No. 10. The figures remain estimates, meaning the final total and chart position could change once the tracking period closes.

If Bass Persuades finishes close to 40,000 units, it would represent a notably modest opening for Cyrus, who has built a lengthy career across multiple musical eras.

Something Beautiful Sets the Comparison

Cyrus' 2025 album Something Beautiful currently provides the clearest comparison. The record reportedly opened with around 44,000 units and debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

However, Something Beautiful remained on the chart for only two weeks, giving it the shortest Billboard 200 run among Cyrus' studio albums, according to the prediction report.

With Bass Persuades projected at 40,000 to 45,000 units, the new album could therefore finish around the same level as its predecessor. If it lands at the lower end of the forecast, it could become Cyrus' lowest first-week figure to date.

That outcome cannot be confirmed until the official figures are released.

Fans Bring Hannah Montana Into the Debate

The projection quickly prompted reactions on X, with some fans connecting the numbers to Cyrus' most famous early role.

One user responded to the discussion with, 'someone said bye Hannah Montana', using the Disney character as a reference point for Cyrus' enormous early-career success.

Another fan pushed back against the criticism, describing Cyrus as 'a legend' and arguing that she no longer needs to prove herself through sales.

The contrasting reactions show how Cyrus' commercial numbers remain closely tied to the expectations created by the Hannah Montana era, even years after she moved beyond the character.

The Final Numbers are Still Pending

The 40,000 to 45,000 projection is not the official first-week result. Cyrus' final sales and streaming figures will determine where Bass Persuades lands on the Billboard 200 when the chart is published.

The album's projected position also demonstrates that a relatively modest unit total can still translate into a top 10 debut, depending on the strength of other releases during the same tracking week.

For now, Bass Persuades is on course for a No. 5 to No. 10 Billboard 200 debut, while the 40,000 to 45,000-unit estimate continues to fuel debate over Cyrus' latest commercial era.

The official figures will ultimately determine whether the album matches the projection and whether it sets a new low for Cyrus' first-week studio album sales.