Miley Cyrus's solo music career began with the release of her debut album, Meet Miley Cyrus on June 23, 2007. Cyrus' 2nd album, Breakout was released on July 22, 2008. Breakout is Miley Cyrus's 1st album that does not involve the Hannah Montana franchise. Both albums debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
In 2008, Miley Cyrus was listed among artists and entertainers as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in The World.