Billy Ray Cyrus reached out to his daughter, Miley Cyrus, amidst what seems to have unfolded into a family rift. Billy Ray took to social media with a touching message accompanied by a throwback photo of him and Miley at the CMA Fest to celebrate memory; it seemed that he wanted to bring happier times back for the family.
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Billy Ray shared an emotional Instagram post on June 7, writing that he penned the poem inspired by the snapshot—right then and there while on the tour bus. He was incredibly proud of Miley’s journey and emphasized her strength by all means and artistic brilliance.
“I am so very proud of her. She is a survivor and a true artist. She’s learned early in life to love and respect the fans that make everything possible. We both value our relationship with our fans and appreciate every one of you!”
Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus were together for almost 30 years before she left him just a few months ago, and their relationship appears to be crumbling. Miley reportedly became closer to her mother and siblings while she and her father fought more and more. Meanwhile, Miley is said to have nothing to do with Billy Ray’s current wife, Firerose.
Despite such personal turmoil, she remained with her siblings, a sign that the family still had strong cohesion. Still, in her high-profile breakup with Liam Hemsworth, sister Brandi explained how Miley was devoted to ensuring their family was okay. This ‘family-first’ approach has been one of the tenets behind Miley’s success even when she was going through tough times and the glare of the public eye.
Billy Ray’s tweet comes after Miley didn’t mention her father in her Grammy Award acceptance speech this year. The 17-year-old sensation basked in glory at the milestone achievement and mentioned many people, including her mother, sister, and boyfriend, but her father was absent. Since then, Billy Ray has tried to contact Miley several times by congratulating her on her Grammy win and saying how he would like to heal the ruptured relationship.
Speculation also began on relationships within the Cyrus family, with Miley reported to be closer to her mother and further from her father’s new wife, Firerose, whom he married in 2023. The changing family dynamics also caught public interest after stories began unfolding about how intertwined personal and professional life can be.
There is speculation about the reasons for this estrangement; certainly, disagreement over career choices is one, as Miley headed into more controversial work than Billy Ray, with his more traditional country roots, might find it easy to align with. Also adding to the slightly strained relationship could be Miley coming into her own in a way that had much to do with her struggles, such as mental health issues and substance abuse.
There may also be professional conflicts at play, where differences of opinion concerning the management of Miley’s career and artistic direction caused friction. These may have served to compound the inherent difficulties of keeping a father-daughter relationship close as Miley looked to claim more independence and privacy.
Recent public overtures by Billy Ray, such as a cryptic message about “love” over a social network, would appear part of an ongoing effort to heal the rift. These efforts represent a father’s deep-seated hope that he will be able to turn the clock back and reconnect with his daughter despite these complications and unresolved issues.
On her end, Miley sticks to her music and her audience, delivering strong lyrics that continually catch her audience’s interest. She is dedicated to her craft and her supporters, as proven in her work, and she learned lessons early enough from both of her parents.
The world will watch as the Cyrus family deals with these personal issues. Hopefully, the healing of old wounds comes with time and understanding. But in the meantime, Miley and her siblings show resilience and strength that can only be synonymous with their names.
