2009–12: Can't Be Tamed and focus on film career
In 2009, Cyrus starred as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Both the film and its soundtrack, which contained twelve songs performed by Cyrus,[88] achieved commercial success.[89][90] The soundtrack's lead single, "The Climb", became a Top 40 hit in twelve countries[91] and introduced Cyrus to listeners outside her typical teen pop audience.[92] Cyrus had considered ending Hannah Montana after its third season, which finished production on June 5, 2009,[93] but Disney retained and exercised its option for a fourth season.[94]...
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