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By Karen Diaz Jul 12, 2008

Can Miley Cyrus already be able to carry more family members to stardom even at the young age of fifteen? Will they want her to? The teen star Hannah Montana is already the world's biggest teen star (Sorry Jonas Brothers and Jamie Lynn Spears) and she has everyone gunning for her including Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. Now what can Miley Cyrus do to help herself?

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Miley's Brother's band Metro Station is trying to gain some attention, though they say they don't want Miley's fame for the boost. Trace Cyrus' group has a hit with "Shake It" and a tour with Good Charlotte, and even though they downplay the "Cyrus" name it cannot be denied and it will certainly get them attention.

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People magazine asked Trace about the Hannah Montana connection for the band. He tells the mag, "Me and [co-front-man] Mason Musso met on the set of Hannah Montana actually. [Musso's younger brother Mitchel costars on the show.] Now we're best friends.

Trace plays down needing any help from his famous family. "With my sister and my dad [Billy Ray Cyrus] in the spotlight, I didn't think people were going to take me seriously. So we kept [my family connection] on the down low. We wanted to feel like we've done it ourselves." He adds on his ink, "Miley thinks I'm the coolest older brother because I have tattoos." Will Miley's fame help or hurt "Metro Station."

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