Nashville, TN – September 17, 2025 — The Cyrus name has long been synonymous with music, fame, and reinvention. But while Miley has been blazing her own trail of pop provocations and genre-bending reinventions, her younger brother Braison has quietly been carving out something different—rootsy, heartfelt, and soaked in Americana storytelling. With his latest single “Know This” (released September 5, 2025), Braison Cyrus isn’t just stepping out of the shadow of his famous last name—he’s rewriting his own narrative.
The track, which features none other than his sister Miley Cyrus, marks the siblings’ first-ever musical collaboration. For fans of the Cyrus family dynasty, it’s a historic moment. But for Braison, it’s more than that—it’s the unveiling of a new era, one where his voice as a songwriter, storyteller, and producer takes center stage.
A family affair with Southern roots
Co-written with Nashville artist Jordan Lindley and co-produced alongside Ryan Rasmussen, “Know This” was reportedly finished in just an hour at Braison’s home studio in Nashville. The track was originally built as a deeply personal, roots-driven ballad. But something was missing—a voice that could push the track into another dimension.
Enter Miley. Her signature raspy tones, equal parts playful and piercing, bring a sharp contrast to Braison’s grounded delivery. Together, the siblings create a back-and-forth dynamic that feels equal parts tender and taunting, Southern and cinematic, nostalgic and modern. It’s folk at heart, but with a touch of indie-country grandeur that expands its reach far beyond Nashville.
“Know This” blends their distinct voices in a heartfelt, roots-driven ballad that draws from their Southern heritage,” reads the official press release.
Between heartbreak and healing
Listening to “Know This” feels like stepping into two worlds at once. It’s vulnerable yet defiant, sad yet strangely rejuvenating. As one early review from This Is Hip Hop HQ put it:
“It’s the kind of track that breaks me down and somehow rebuilds me at the same time. That paradox—being torn apart while also being healed—is rare, and Braison captured it beautifully.”
The song’s lyrics circle around themes of heartbreak, reckoning, and resilience—territory Braison has been exploring since his 2021 psychedelic folk debut, Javelina. But where that album often leaned into dreamy experimentation, “Know This” signals a shift: rawer, more grounded, and more confident in its emotional delivery.
Building toward a bigger picture
“Know This” is the third single off Braison’s forthcoming full-length album, due spring 2026. It follows earlier 2025 releases “From Now On” and “Here In The Middle” (featuring Sierra Lundy), each one showcasing his evolution from introspective folk dreamer to bold Americana craftsman.
According to the press release, the upcoming record will be his “boldest work yet,” featuring surprise contributors and functioning as a sort of time capsule of personal growth and creative rebirth. For Braison, who has previously written and produced for artists like Noah Cyrus and Fleet Foxes, the album is more than just a project—it’s a statement of independence.
Stepping out of the shadows
Yes, the Cyrus surname carries weight. But what’s striking about Braison is how deliberately he’s distanced himself from fame-for-fame’s-sake. His music doesn’t lean on shock value or pop stunts. Instead, he’s opted for intimacy, storytelling, and authenticity—the very things Americana and alternative country were built on.
As American Songwriter once described him, Braison is “a storyteller of epic proportions.” With “Know This” and the upcoming album, he’s making sure that description sticks.
Final word
The collaboration with Miley might draw the headlines, but the substance of “Know This” lies in Braison’s ability to turn raw emotion into timeless sound. This isn’t just a family crossover—it’s a milestone moment in a career that has long been waiting to burst into full bloom.
If “Know This” is any indication, Braison Cyrus isn’t just adding another chapter to the Cyrus legacy—he’s starting a whole new book.
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