Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus song) Sacha] was booked to write a song for Beyoncé. But as the song ['Wrecking Ball'] progressed, the songwriters realized the song would not work for her." The song, and the cover of its parent album "Bangerz" (2013), were unveiled on August 25, 2013, before Cyrus' performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. She released the cover artwork for "Wrecking Ball" on September 6, which shows Cyrus dressed in a sleeveless white shirt and underwear while swinging on a wrecking ball. The song was serviced to contemporary hit radio stations in the United States on September 17. It serves as
Malibu (Miley Cyrus song) bombing, which had occurred 2 two days prior to her performance, saying, "I'd like to dedicate this song to my good friend Ariana Grande and to everyone who experienced that horrific attack yesterday. Our hearts are with you." On May 26, Cyrus also performed the song on the "Today" show as part as their Citi Concert series. On June 10, Cyrus performed "Malibu" during the iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party. She also performed the song on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", along with "Inspired" which Fallon called her "the real deal", the following Wednesday. On September 15, Cyrus performed "Malibu"