Miley Cyrus may have controversy buzz around her like no other but this appears to be no problem for her fans, who rushed out to purchase her latest release “Breakout,” bringing it to the top of the Billboard 200 with a whopping 371,000 copies.

Teen idol Miley Cyrus has been in the center of attention for a while now, first for the fascination and adoration she generated with her Hannah Montana character in the Disney Channel series of the same name.

Her North American Best of Both Worlds tour last year was sold-out show after show after show, with a never-before-seen fever on consumers’ part to attend her concerts and with ticket brokers consequently making fortunes.

It appears that those same people desperate to attend her shows now rushed into stores to acquire her first standalone album, “Breakout,” which has no connection whatsoever with Hannah Montana.

Miley Cyrus’ previous studio efforts were connected to her television persona. The first “Hannah Montana” soundtrack launched her recording career in 2006 debuting at No. 1, with first-week sales of 281,000.

The teenager’s last release, a double album titled “Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus,” consisting in one album featuring songs off the show’s soundtrack and a second album representing Miley Cyrus’ debut solo album, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with 326,000 copies sold.

“Breakout” sold 371,000 copies in its first week of availability, becoming the second best-selling album by a female artist, reports Billboard, closely behind Mariah Carey’s “E=MC2,” which sold 463,000 during its first week of release in April.

Miley Cyrus may be only 15 and cute and sweet but she’s a force to be reckoned with. Even seasoned stars like Madonna and Janet Jackson are trailing behind “Breakout.” The Queen of Pop’s “Hard Candy” sold 280,000 copies when it debuted earlier this year, while Janet Jackson’s “Discipline” sold 181,000 copies in March.

It was not long ago that Miley Cyrus’ future with Disney was being questioned, after  a photograph revealing her bare back appeared in Vanity Fair magazine, prompting many to say that this was no proper behavior from a celebrity who is deemed role model for children and tweens.

Photographer Annie Leibovitz explained at the time that she simply thought the image “beautiful” and that there had been no other intentions.

Miley Cyrus apologized and said she felt “embarrassed” when she saw the photograph and confessed as early as last month that she was still affected by the controversy, telling Billboard that it “still hurts” but that she strives to focus on more positive things.

It was also during that period that several other photos surfaced, showing the girl with friends, baring some skin. Not exactly scandalous but still attention-worthy.

The Disney Channel stood by its “Hannah Montana” superstar, arguing that being 15 and extraordinarily famous simultaneously can lead to some misunderstandings.

Gary Marsh, Disney Channel entertainment president, told the Los Angeles Times at the time: “Being the most famous 15-year-old in the world is exciting but fraught with challenges and exceptional responsibility.”

Whatever else happens, Miley Cyrus is evidently the most charming famous 15-year-old in the world.