Miley Cyrus Surprises Dad Billy Ray at Brother’s Birthday, Squashing Family Feud Rumors

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Miley Cyrus doesn’t seem to be jaded.

The singer known for “Party in the U.S.A.” recently got together with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, to celebrate her brother Braison’s 31st birthday. This joyful event has put an end to any rumors about a feud within their family that had been circulating.

In a photo he posted on Instagram on May 9th, Billy Ray could be seen wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses alongside Braison, Miley, and Maxx Morando (Miley’s partner). They all donned black outfits and seemed to be standing on what appeared to be Billy Ray’s farm in Tennessee. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer celebrated Braison’s birthday with a simple caption: “Happy Birthday Braison!!!!!”.

Previously this year, Billy Ray, father not only to Miley and Braison but also Brandi Cyrus (37), Trace Cyrus (35), Noah Cyrus (24) from his marriage with Tish Cyrus, and Christopher Cyrus (32) from his relationship with Kristin Luckey, was publicly criticized by his eldest son Trace. Trace claimed that Billy Ray was facing certain challenges and urged him to seek the necessary help to address them.

In January, Trace posted on Instagram, “For years, we girls have felt genuinely concerned about you but you’ve kept us at arm’s length. As I write this with tears in my heart, I hope you understand that this message is born out of love and fear that we might lose you too soon.” This message comes from a place of concern and affection.

Over the following month, Noah demonstrated solidarity with Billy Ray by posting a photo of them together on Instagram and expressing approval for his new music.

In March, Billy Ray, who made his relationship with actress Elizabeth Hurley public last month, also put an end to any rumored feud by joyfully congratulating Miley and Noah on their announcement of new music.

Right now, you’re experiencing what it’s like for a father who, in just under a week, has both had his behind battered and his mind boggled by not one but two of his own daughters. At 63, he shared this on Instagram on March 25th: ‘These are my children, and they’re pushing their artistry to unprecedented heights.’

He expressed, ‘I’m incredibly proud of both of you. In fact, I’m tearing up while typing this message. Thank goodness you can’t see my tears. Enjoy yourselves now and stay happy! Lots of love, Dad.’

Read on for a deeper dive into the Cyrus family tree. 

Billy Ray Cyrus married Tish Cyrus (née Leticia Finley) on Dec. 28, 2003.

At that point in time, they were already co-parenting a 12-month-old child named Destiny Hope Cyrus, who later became popularly known as Miley Cyrus, and Tish was expecting their son Braison Cyrus, who made his entry into the world on May 9, 1994.

7 months prior to Miley’s birth on November 23, 1992, Billy Ray’s former girlfriend, Kristin Luckey, had a baby boy named Christopher Cody Cyrus on April 8th.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: When I tied the knot with Tish, I welcomed her daughter Brandi (born May 26, 1987) and son Trace (Feb. 24, 1989) into my family. It’s important to note that these wonderful kids share the same mother as their biological father, Baxter Helson, who was once married to Tish prior to our union.

Trish and Billy Ray’s youngest, daughter Noah Cyrus, was born Jan. 8, 2000.

Between the years 2006 and 2010, Billy Ray Cyrus portrayed Miley’s character’s onscreen father, who doubled as a pop star in his spare time, in the Disney Channel sitcom “Hannah Montana” and its 2009 movie adaptation.

Prior to their relocation, the Cyrus family resided in Nashville, but Billy Ray and Miley decided to shift base to Los Angeles as a means to kick-start Miley’s career in entertainment.

In October 2010, Billy Ray and Tish declared their separation, yet by the next year, they had reconciled.

In June 2013, they decided to file for divorce once more, but within just a few weeks, they changed their minds. They shared with TopMob News that they had attended marriage counseling and found it incredibly helpful in improving their relationship.

Before their reconciliation, upon learning that her father had initiated divorce proceedings in a Nashville court after 19 years of marriage, Miley posted on Twitter, “Since your texts and emails apparently aren’t working, would you like to communicate this way instead, @billyraycyrus?

As a lifestyle expert, I’d put it this way: Having shared the screen and on-again, off-again romance in “The Last Song” back in 2010, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finally tied the knot in December 2018, just months after their Malibu dwelling suffered a devastating fire.

In her “Used to Be Young” TikTok series, Miley explained that the decision originated from a point of trauma and an urgent desire to rebuild swiftly.

But Liam filed for divorce in August 2019 and they finalized the paperwork in January 2020.

According to our source, it was quite straightforward. They fell in love as youngsters, but over time, they’ve both changed significantly.

Braison and his wife Stella Cyrus welcomed son Bear Chance Cyrus on June 8. 

Tish filed for divorce fo a third time in April 2022, and this time it stuck.

Additionally, her application referenced “insurmountable disagreements,” explaining that she and her nearly three-decade-long spouse had been apart since February 2020.

After three decades, five wonderful children, and a treasure trove of memories, Tish and Billy Ray have chosen to follow different paths – not out of sadness, but with love in their hearts. They’ve grown together, built a family they can be proud of, and now it’s time for each of them to carve their own journeys. (Statement to People Magazine)

They mentioned that their choice to part ways permanently wasn’t made hastily or impulsively. They emphasized that they would forever remain family, looking forward to a lasting and affectionate friendship and co-parenting relationship in the future.

Billy Ray discreetly became engaged to the 27-years-younger Australian singer, Firerose, back in August 2022. However, he chose not to disclose the news publicly until November of the same year.

As a child in Australia, music held the most significant place in my heart compared to anything else, Firerose shared with People. I’ve been familiar with his music for as long as I can remember.

What started as a friendship turned into more during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suddenly, the life I had as a touring artist was gone, Billy Ray explained. It was a time of immense change for me. And during this period, Firerose, who had been such a beacon of positivity and a dear friend, also came into my life. As we started creating music together, it transformed from a musical partnership to something deeper – a bond of pure, soulful love that I never knew was possible.

In November 2022, when her former spouse announced his engagement, Tish made their relationship official on Instagram with actor Dominic Purcell, famous for his role in “Prison Break.

In April 2023, they became engaged, and they exchanged wedding vows in Malibu during a sunset ceremony in August of the same year. Miley, Trace, and Brandi were among those who stood near their mother during the ceremony.

Life is ever-changing and unforeseeable; this photo captures my siblings and me alongside a newlywed. My sentiment is that it’s crucial to appreciate our history, anticipate what lies ahead, and find joy in each passing moment – for that is truly the essence of life we possess right now.

Miley shared that it was deeply emotional for her to see her mother so happy and in love during her upcoming wedding. She told Vogue that Dom and her mother have the sweetest, most genuine love, which seems fresh and fitting for her mother, who has a youthful spirit.

Regarding the upcoming phase of her father’s life, a source familiar with Miley shared with TopMob News in October 2022 that she isn’t fond of the prospect and doesn’t maintain a connection with the woman who might become her stepmother in the future.

According to the source, the separation of her parents has made it difficult for her to maintain a strong bond with her father, and she has struggled to reconnect with him over the past year. However, she remains hopeful that they can repair their relationship in the future.

Billy Ray communicated to People magazine that by November, there were no lingering ill feelings within the family regarding his engagement.

He remarked, “Everyone is moving on to the next chapter.” It’s been quite a journey, but everyone understood that it was past due for a shift.

On October 10, 2023, they tied the knot, referring to it as the “wonderful, blissful day when our spirits became one in the sacred bond of marriage.

It seems that the disagreement or distance between Miley and her father was not resolved by the time of the 2024 Grammy Awards, which took place on February 4th.

Tish, Brandi, and Maxx Morano, who is Miley’s boyfriend, were all present. When the artist Miley Cyrus was awarded Record of the Year, they all received acknowledgements.

As Miley concluded her speech, “I don’t think I forgot anyone.”

Amongst the three rumors about Noah’s past relationship with Dominic, neither have been verified nor refuted as of yet. However, the Grammy-nominated artist did respond sharply to an Instagram commenter in April 2024, when the individual made an inappropriate remark suggesting that both Noah and Tish had intimate encounters with the actor.

In a regretful manner, here’s what Noah wrote: “I’m truly sorry, but could you possibly pretend to swallow an oversized pill?” He added, “Just for a moment. Many thanks.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d rephrase that sentence like this: Just over eight months into our married life, I found myself petitioning for an annulment, claiming in legal papers that my union was based on deception.

He listed May 22, 2024, as their date of separation.

However, Billy Ray amended his plan and filed for divorce, which was settled that August.

In a statement released to TopMob News, I find myself utterly astonished by the audacity of this scheme I’ve stumbled upon. Not only am I unwittingly at the heart of it, but it seems I’m the primary focus of its machinations. It’s truly regrettable that events have unfolded in such a manner.

trace started a january 22, 2025 instagram post addressed to his father by saying, “From my earliest recollections, all I can recall is being utterly captivated by you and believing you were the most amazing person around. I yearned to emulate you. The day you welcomed me into our family was the best day of my life. Regrettably, the individual I longed to become so much like is someone I hardly recognize anymore.

Speaking about his sisters, he went on to say, “For years, we, the girls, have deeply cared about your wellbeing, yet you’ve managed to keep us at a distance.

Noah was especially hurt, according to Trace.

In a message, it was expressed that Noah deeply yearns for you to be involved in her life, yet you’ve not been present when she needed you. That’s your little girl – she deserves more. Somehow, much like me, she still looks up to you, despite everything. We are all clinging to memories of the person we once knew and waiting for the day he reappears.

Following concerns expressed by his son Trace, as well as sisters Miley, Brandi, and Noah, Billy Ray, the renowned country music artist, penned a heartfelt message in the caption of a YouTube Shorts post on January 26, 2025. “Sending prayers for my family, for my children – both sons and daughters – and their mother.

In March 2025, it appeared that Billy Ray’s relationship with his children was strengthening, as he expressed heartfelt appreciation for Miley and Noah on the occasion of their new musical ventures.

He expressed on Instagram that these ladies have elevated their art to unimaginable heights. His words were, ‘Congratulations girls!’ He’s beaming with pride and almost in tears while writing this. Thank goodness they can’t see him.

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2025-05-10 05:17