Billy Ray Cyrus Celebrates Daughters Amid Family Rift Rumors

Billy Ray Cyrus is giving Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus their flowers.

Caught up in whispers of a family feud, I, the humble devotee of the “Achy Breaky Heart” maestro, couldn’t help but watch closely for any hints of tension. Yet, as he took to social media to shower love on his daughters’ fresh musical releases, there was not a single ripple of strain to be seen – just pure, unadulterated joy and pride.

In an Instagram post dated March 25, Billy Ray expressed that he is experiencing, right now, the sensation of a father whose behind has been bruised within a week and mind astounded not by one, but two of his daughters. Biologically connected, they are elevating their artistry to unprecedented heights.

32-year-old Miley recently announced her upcoming album titled “Something Beautiful”. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Noah and Fleet Foxes dropped a new single called “Don’t Put It All on Me” on March 19, the same day 63-year-old Billy Ray introduced his new song “Ask”. With multiple new projects emerging from the same family tree, the elder couldn’t help but feel emotional.

He confessed, “I’m incredibly proud of both of you. In fact, I’m tearing up while writing this.” Praise be to heaven that you can’t see me. Go ahead and have a wonderful time, and stay happy! Lots of love, Dad.

This past year, it seemed that the relationships within the Cyrus family were strained a bit more, as Billy Ray’s son, Trace Cyrus (aged 36), hinted at potential struggles regarding undefined substances in his Grammy-winning father.

In January, Trace posted on Instagram saying, “For years, you’ve had us girls deeply concerned, 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 prematurely.” This conveys the same meaning while using simpler, more natural language.

Despite not immediately addressing the accusations, Billy Ray later posted a cryptic message indicating that he was praying for his family. This family comprises his daughter Brandi Cyrus (aged 37) and son Braison Cyrus (aged 30), who are also part of his ex-wife Tish Cyrus’s family.

As I embark on this new video for YouTube Shorts, I want to encourage everyone: let this be a fresh beginning for us all. Remember, what has happened in the past is not a guarantee of what will come next. In essence, it’s like saying, “The past does not define the future.” I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.

Keep reading for a closer look at the Cyrus family’s highs and lows…

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

At that point in time, they had a 12-month-old daughter named Destiny Hope Cyrus, who later became known as Miley Cyrus, and Tish was carrying their son Braison Cyrus, who made his arrival on May 9, 1994.

Approximately seven months prior to Miley’s birth on November 23, 1992, Billy Ray’s former partner, Kristin Luckey, welcomed their child, Christopher Cody Cyrus, into the world on April 8th.

As a devoted follower, I recall when the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer tied the knot with Tish, he warmly welcomed her daughter, Brandi Cyrus (born on May 26, 1987), and son, Trace Cyrus (born Feb. 24, 1989) into our family. Interestingly, their biological father is none other than Tish’s previous spouse, Baxter Helson.

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

Since 2006 up until 2010, I was absolutely hooked, starstruck even, as I followed Billy Ray’s portrayal of Miley’s dad, the man behind the pop-star persona in the Disney Channel sitcom “Hannah Montana” and its 2009 film adaptation.

Meanwhile, even as the Cyrus clan remained in Nashville, Billy Ray and Miley chose to relocate to Los Angeles to ignite her professional journey in the entertainment industry.

In October 2010, Billy Ray and Tish officially announced their separation, but by the next year, they had reconciled.

In June 2013, they initiated another divorce process, but by the end of the same month, they had second thoughts. They shared with TopMob News that they attended couples therapy which turned out to be beneficial for their relationship.

However, prior to their reconciliation, when it was announced that her father had initiated divorce proceedings in a Nashville court, ending a marriage of 19 years, Miley tweeted: “Given that your messages seem unresponsive, Billy Ray Cyrus, would you prefer to communicate through this method instead?

Following their joint appearance in “The Last Song” in 2010 and an on-off relationship spanning a decade, Miley and Liam Hemsworth tied the knot in December 2018, shortly after their Malibu residence was destroyed by fire.

Miley explained that the decision was made, “out of pain and our eagerness to recover swiftly,” in her “Used to Be Young” TikTok series.

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

According to our source, it was genuinely straightforward – they developed feelings for each other during their youth, but as individuals, they have changed over time.

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 request based on “insurmountable disagreements” indicated that she and her spouse, who had been married for nearly 30 years, hadn’t shared the same home since February 2020.

After 30 years, five wonderful children, and a lifetime filled with cherished memories, Tish and Billy Ray have chosen to follow separate paths – not out of sadness, but with love in their hearts. They’ve grown side by side, built a family they can be incredibly proud of, and now it’s time for each of them to forge their own journeys. (People magazine statement)

They mentioned that their choice to part ways permanently was not made impulsively or hastily. Moreover, they emphasized that they would forever remain a family, eagerly anticipating further enjoyable and affectionate interactions as friends and co-parents.

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

As an Aussie kid, my passion for music surpassed every other aspect of life, a fact I shared with the folks at People. I’ve been grooving to his tunes since time immemorial!

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

Unexpectedly, the life I’d long known as a touring artist no longer seemed real, Billy Ray expressed. It was a period of immense change. And amidst it all, Firerose – who had always been a beacon of positivity and dear friend – was there too. As we delved deeper into our music, our bond grew stronger, transforming from musical companions to soulmates. This love, pure and unadulterated, I had never thought could exist, he added.

In November 2022, when Tish’s ex-husband announced his engagement, she made their relationship official on Instagram with actor Dominic Purcell, known for “Prison Break”.

In the enchanting month of April 2023, I was fortunate enough to announce my engagement. Fast forward to a beautiful August sunset, I exchanged vows in Malibu, surrounded by the love and support of my dear friends Miley, Trace, and Brandi, standing proudly by my mother’s side as I embarked on this new journey of marriage.

Life’s constantly unraveling and undergoing transformations, as illustrated by this snapshot of me with my siblings and the bride. The key, I believe, is to treasure our past, anticipate the future, and remain content in the here and now – for that’s truly all we possess.

Speaking to Vogue before her mother’s wedding, Miley expressed that seeing her mom so happy and in love is incredibly emotional for her. She described Dom and her mom as sharing an authentic, tender love, one that seems fresh and new – a perfect match for her mom who possesses such a youthful spirit.

Regarding the upcoming phase of her father’s life, sources have revealed to TopMob News that Miley herself expressed disinterest and has no romantic or familial bond with her potential future stepmother, as reported in October 2022.

The divorce of her parents has made it challenging for her to bond with her father, and it’s been difficult to maintain a connection over the past year, according to the source. However, she remains hopeful that they might be able to repair their relationship in the future.

Billy Ray recently shared with People magazine that despite his engagement, there are no lingering bitter feelings within his family.

He remarked, “Each person is moving forward,” indicating that while it had been challenging, everyone understood that it was necessary for a transition.

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 dispute between Miley and her father wasn’t resolved by the time of the 2024 Grammys, which took place on February 4.

Tish, Brandi, and Miley’s partner Maxx Morando were all present, and they all received recognition when Miley Cyrus was awarded Record of the Year.

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

Among the three allegations about Noah dating Dominic prior to her mother, none have been either confirmed or refuted. However, in April 2024, the Grammy-nominated singer publicly rebuked an Instagram commenter who insensitively implied that both Noah and Tish had shared intimate moments with the actor.

In his message, Noah wrote, “I’m really sorry, but could you just pretend to swallow the biggest chicken drumstick, if possible? Just for a moment. Thanks in advance.

Approximately eight months following their wedding, Billy Ray petitioned for an annulment, claiming in legal papers that the marriage was obtained through deceit.

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.

Billy Ray expressed his sentiments to TopMob News, stating, “This is undoubtedly the wildest, most unbelievable swindle I have ever come across. Worse still, I find myself right at the heart of it and seemingly its primary target. It’s disheartening that things unfolded in such a manner.

In this Jan. 22, 2025 Instagram post addressed to his dad, Trace expressed: “Ever since my earliest recollections, you’ve been the one I was infatuated with and thought was the most awesome person around. I yearned to be like you. The moment you took me in as your own child marked the happiest day of my life. Regrettably, the man I longed to emulate so deeply, I hardly see now.

Speaking about his sisters, he went on to say, “My sisters and I have had genuine concerns about you for quite some time now, yet we’ve felt pushed aside by you.

Noah was especially hurt, according to Trace.

In a message, he expressed that Noah deeply yearns for you to be involved in her life, yet you’ve been absent. He emphasized, “That’s your little girl. She deserves more than this. Somehow, much like me, she continues to admire you despite everything. We all cling to memories of the man we once knew and hope for the day he returns.

On January 26, 2025, after expressing concern from his son Trace, as well as his other daughters Miley, Brandi, and Noah, the country music star posted on YouTube Shorts, sharing that he was praying for his family, encompassing his children – both sons and daughters – and their mother.

In March 2025, it appeared that Billy Ray was strengthening his relationship with his children when he posted an emotional message praising Miley and Noah for their recent musical achievements.

He expressed his admiration on Instagram, saying: “These young women have elevated their art to unparalleled heights. Bravo! I am beyond proud of the two of you. I’m tearing up just typing this. I’m grateful that you can’t see my emotional reaction.

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