Miley Cyrus Album Bass Persuades Suffers Historic 156-Spot Chart Plunge

Miley Cyrus made history on the American charts this week, but it is hardly the kind to celebrate. Her new album, Bass Persuades, plummeted from number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart down to number 157 in a single week. This marks the largest drop from the top spot ever recorded by a female artist in chart history.

The Rise and Fall of a Chart-Topper

The beginning certainly looked promising. Cyrus took to Instagram after the album's surprising opening week sales to celebrate the milestone. However, the initial victory was razor-thin. Industry analysts note that Atlantic Records pulled out all the stops to push the record to the top, utilizing digital price drops, 16 vinyl variants, nine CD versions, six digital download editions, and even a cassette tape. This aggressive push barely edged out country singer Ella Langley by roughly 70 units.

Creating music for you brings immeasurable joy into my life. Forever, Cyrus wrote to her fans while celebrating the initial number-one debut.

Historic Freefall and Streaming Realities

Yet, the celebration was short-lived as the album crashed 156 spots. The previous negative record was held by Madonna, whose Madame X dropped from number one to 77 in 2019, later broken by Celine Dion with Courage, which fell from the top spot to 111. Cyrus has now pushed that threshold even further down to 157.

While Bass Persuades struggles, her competitors continue to dominate the upper tiers. Taylor Swift reclaimed the top spot with The Life of a Showgirl, while Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley maintain strong positions near the summit. Cyrus has faced continuous challenges in replicating long-term commercial album success since her 2023 mega-hit Flowers, though her upcoming limited performances continue to draw immense fan demand.