Everything You Want to Know About Miley Cyrus's Brothers: Trace, Braison & Christopher
By Marcus Vance
Born on February 24, 1989, Trace Cyrus is Miley's eldest brother. He entered public consciousness not as Billy Ray’s adopted son, but as the heavily tattooed, razor-sharp guitarist and co-vocalist of the mid-2000s electro-pop outfit Metro Station. Formed alongside Mason Musso in 2006, the band broke through with their 2007 self-titled debut album. The track "Shake It" became a commercial monster, scoring top-ten positions across global charts and going double-platinum in the United States.
Trace’s career has always balanced mainstream adjacency with an underground ethos:
- Following Metro Station’s original run, Trace launched his solo electronic-indie project Ashland HIGH, self-releasing mixtapes that married synthetic beats with pop hooks. He reunited with Metro Station for anniversary releases and continues to tour the nostalgia-rock circuit.
- He established his own apparel line, From Backseats to Bedrooms, leaning heavily into emo and alternative subcultures.
- Known for his extensive body art covering his chest, neck, and face, Trace has frequently voiced unfiltered commentary on social media regarding the pressures and psychological toll of celebrity families.
His connection with Miley has remained steady, built on mutual respect for survival in the music business. When Miley underwent dramatic aesthetic evolutions throughout the 2010s, Trace defended her in print, often noting that genuine rock-and-roll sensibilities run through their veins rather than corporate image management.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
