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Miley Cyrus Switches From Columbia to Atlantic Records

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Miley Cyrus announced she left Columbia Records for Atlantic Records in the July 27, 2026 Wonderland issue.
She guest-edited the issue and interviewed Daryl Hannah about music and an acting return.
Cyrus’s Columbia releases include Endless Summer Vacation (2023) with the Grammy-winning hit “Flowers” and Something Beautiful (2025).
She said songwriting feels like an entity and that she wants to work with admired artists.

History

Historical Context

After Taylor Swift’s 2018 exit from Big Machine and Scooter Braun’s 2019 $300 million purchase of the label, she re-recorded her catalog to regain master ownership. That high-profile dispute spurred artists to demand better terms, and in July 2026 Miley Cyrus left Columbia for Atlantic, echoing Swift’s push for greater control and contract leverage across the industry.

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Story summary

Miley Cyrus announced she left Columbia Records for Atlantic Records in the July 27, 2026 Wonderland issue.
She guest-edited the issue and interviewed Daryl Hannah about music and an acting return.
Cyrus’s Columbia releases include Endless Summer Vacation (2023) with the Grammy-winning hit “Flowers” and Something Beautiful (2025).
She said songwriting feels like an entity and that she wants to work with admired artists.

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