Background
The son of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and brother of recording artist Miley Cyrus, he is the backing vocalist and lead guitarist of the band Metro Station. Cyrus was born in Ashland, Kentucky as Neil Timothy Helson. His mother is Leticia "Tish" (Finley) Cyrus.
Career
He left the band in 2010 but returned in 2014. In 2010, he began providing vocals and guitar in the popular rock band Ashland HIGH. He also owns the clothing company From Backseats to Bedrooms. 1989–2006: Early life and childhood
Upon his adoption, his name was legally changed to Trace Dempsey Cyrus.
Cyrus spent his school holidays touring and performing with Billy Ray.
He has a younger sister, Miley, who starred in the Disney Channel original television series Hannah Montana. In an interview with Music Television, he discussed recording with Miley: "Actually, I"m going to sing on one of the tracks on her next album.
I can"t say much about it right now, but we will be collaborating." Cyrus has many tattoos on his arms and chest, including the words "stay gold" tattooed on his knuckles, much of which he showed off for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals"s "Ink Not Mink" anti-fur campaign in 2012. In 2006, he worked at a shopping mall in Burbank, California and dropped out of Louisiana Cañada High School.
2006-2010: Metro Station
In 2006, Cyrus co-wrote a song called "Country Music Has the Blues" on Billy Ray"s 2006 album Wanna Be Your Joe.
The song features guest appearances by Loretta Lynn and George Jones. Cyrus was a guitarist and vocalist in the popular rock band Metro Station. Columbia Records signed the band after an intern at the record label saw their MySpace page.
He appeared with Musso on Music Television"s Total Request Live on June 9, 2008.
Their band along with The Maine were the two special guest acts on the 2008 Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour, co-headlined by Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte. Metro Station parted ways in early 2010.
In 2008, he featured in a song called "Hovering" on Miley"s album, Breakout in the Deluxe Edition. Also in 2008, he appeared in the music video for the song "Somebody Said a Prayer" for the lead single for Billy Ray"s album, Back to Tennessee.
In 2010, he was featured in the song, "Alive" for Billy Ray"s band, Brother Clyde.
2010–present: Ashland HIGH and return to Metro Station
In early 2010, Cyrus formed a popular band called Ashland HIGH. Cyrus provided vocals and guitar on a single entitled "French Kiss". Ashland HIGH has released demos of songs titled "Break lieutenant Down" and "Pretty Girls" on the band"s MySpace page. As of 2013, Ashland HIGH has released two albums, "Geronimo" and "Drugstore Cowboy".
The band has since released a second studio album titled Savior.
Membership
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In August 2014, Cyrus returned as a member of Metro Station with the band releasing a single titled "Love & War".