Sunday, December 28, 2008

Early life

Cyrus was born in Nashville, Tennessee.[10] She is the daughter of Leticia "Tish" (née Finley) and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.[2] She has two older half-brothers; Christopher Cody and Trace, the latter being a vocalist and guitarist of an electronic rock band, Metro Station in California.[11] She also has an older half-sister, Brandi, a younger brother, Braison, and a younger sister, Noah, who is also an actress.[12] Cyrus was named Destiny Hope because her parents believed that she would accomplish great things.[2] Cyrus gained her nickname "Miley" because she kept smiling ("Smiley") as a youngster.[2]

Cyrus used to attend Heritage Middle School and was a cheerleader,[13] but now goes to school at Options For Youth.[14] She also has a private tutor on the set of her TV show.[15] She grew up on her parents' farm outside of Nashville, Tennessee where she also attended The People's Church.[

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