Miley Cyrus is offering a sonic olive branch to her dad.
Miley Cyrus released her new song, “Secrets,” on September 19th, and revealed it’s about her complicated relationship with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and the difficulties they’ve faced as a family.
Miley shared that she wrote this song as a way to reconcile with someone she cared for deeply, even when they weren’t close. She believes that forgiving someone and freeing yourself are connected. She also thanked Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood for their contributions to the song, and dedicated it to her father.
In the heartfelt ballad, Miley Cyrus, age 32, shared her close relationship with her father, Billy Ray. With gentle, 80s-style guitar music playing, she sings to him, promising to always keep his secrets safe.
In the opening verse, she sings about keeping secrets, comparing it to things that are hidden or subtle – like sunlight filtering through shadows or footprints fading in the grass. She vows to always honor her promises, using imagery of a songbird’s quiet melody and the gentle impact of stones on glass to emphasize her commitment.
Oh my gosh, and it’s SO clear in the chorus! Miley’s basically saying she’s completely dedicated to making things work with him. It totally makes sense when you remember they finally got back together in May, after Billy Ray had that really difficult divorce from Tish back in 2022. It’s like, everything connects! I’m just so happy they’re trying again, you can really feel it in the song!
As they continue to support each other, she hopes to once again be a source of comfort and security for her father.
She sings, “Hero / Can I be your hero? / Call off all your forces / A white flag in the war.”
Billy Ray Cyrus, who shares four children – Brandi (37), Trace (36), Braison (30), and Noah (24) – with Tish, recently shared that Miley Cyrus gave him a song called “Secrets” as a birthday gift last month. He turned 64.
Although he initially revealed the song’s creation, Miley shared that she had actually written “Secrets” earlier this summer.
She shared on the June 10th episode of Monica Lewinsky’s *Reclaiming* podcast that the song was about her father. She explained she hoped he’d feel comfortable confiding in her, even about difficult or harmful family matters, believing that as the middle child, she was mature enough to handle it.
Soon after her parents divorced, the singer, known for *Plastic Hearts*, began trying to repair her relationship with her father.
I usually just jump right in and try to connect with people, focusing on having a good time together initially. Once we’ve built some happiness and positivity, it becomes easier to talk about more difficult things. I prefer to establish that positive connection first.
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Soon after her parents divorced, the singer, known for *Plastic Hearts*, began trying to repair her relationship with her father.
I usually just jump right in and try to connect with people, focusing on having a good time together from the start. Once we’ve built some happiness and positivity in our relationship, it becomes much easier to talk about more difficult things. I prefer to establish that positive foundation first.
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Billy Ray Cyrus married Tish Cyrus (née Leticia Finley) on Dec. 28, 2003.
They already had a daughter, Destiny Hope Cyrus (better known as Miley Cyrus), and Tish was expecting their son, Braison Cyrus, who was born on May 9, 1994.
Before Miley was born on November 23, 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’s former partner, Kristin Luckey, had a son named Christopher Cody Cyrus on April 8th.
Billy Ray Cyrus adopted Brandi Cyrus (born May 26, 1987) and Trace Cyrus (born February 24, 1989) when he married their mother, Tish. Their biological father is Tish’s former husband, Baxter Helson.
Tish and Billy Ray’s youngest, daughter Noah Cyrus, was born Jan. 8, 2000.
From 2006 to 2010, Billy Ray Cyrus played the father of Miley Stewart’s character in the Disney Channel show *Hannah Montana*, as well as in the 2009 *Hannah Montana* movie. His character was the father of a regular girl who secretly lived a double life as a pop star.
When the Cyrus family lived in Nashville, Billy Ray and Miley moved to Los Angeles to help launch Miley’s career in the entertainment industry.
Billy Ray and Tish revealed they were divorcing in October 2010, but they reconciled and got back together the next year.
The couple filed for divorce once more in June 2013, but quickly changed their minds a month later. They told TopMob News that couples counseling had significantly improved their relationship.
Before Miley and her father reconciled, news came out that he had filed for divorce after 19 years of marriage. Miley responded on Twitter, publicly asking her dad, “@billyraycyrus, since you’re not responding to my texts or emails, would you prefer to talk this way?”
Miley and Liam Hemsworth first met on the set of the 2010 movie *The Last Song* and had an on-again, off-again relationship for about ten years. They got married in December 2018, shortly after a fire destroyed their house in Malibu.
Looking back, I always understood Miley’s choices came from a really difficult place. She explained on her TikTok series, ‘Used to Be Young,’ that everything she did was about trying to heal and get back on her feet as fast as possible after going through some truly tough times. It really put things into perspective for me as a fan.
But Liam filed for divorce in August 2019 and they finalized the paperwork in January 2020.
You know, from what I understand, it really came down to a classic situation. They were young when they first fell for each other, and people just change over time. They grew apart, and sometimes, even with the best intentions, that happens. It wasn’t about anything dramatic, just a natural evolution where they realized they weren’t the same people anymore.
Braison and his wife Stella Cyrus welcomed son Bear Chance Cyrus on June 8, 2021.
Tish filed for divorce fo a third time in April 2022, and this time it stuck.
She filed for divorce, stating that she and her husband, who she’d been married to for nearly 30 years, had been living separately since February 2020.
After 30 years together, five children, and many cherished memories, Tish and Billy Ray have announced they are separating. In a statement to *People* magazine, they emphasized that the decision was made with love and not sadness. They’ve grown up together, built a wonderful family, and now feel it’s time to pursue individual journeys.
The former couple shared that they didn’t make the difficult decision to separate easily or hastily. They emphasized that they will always remain a family and hope to continue sharing a loving relationship as friends and co-parents.
Okay, so you might have missed this, but country legend Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose are engaged! They actually got engaged back in August of 2022, but they kept it pretty quiet and didn’t share the news publicly until November. It’s a lovely story, and she’s quite a bit younger than him – 27 years, to be exact. I’m always happy to see people finding love, and it’s nice when they share it with us!
Firerose shared with *People* magazine that music was her biggest passion growing up in Australia, and she’s been a fan of his work for as long as she can remember.
What started as a friendship turned into more during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Billy Ray described how his life as a touring musician abruptly changed. It was a period of huge transition, but also a time when Firerose, a close friend and source of positivity, came into his life. As they started making music together, their connection deepened from a musical partnership into a loving relationship – a pure and joyful connection he hadn’t thought possible.
Okay, so I was *totally* tracking Tish Cyrus, and can you believe it? Right around when Billy announced his engagement, she just casually went Instagram official with Dominic Purcell from *Prison Break*! I mean, Dominic Purcell! I nearly lost it when I saw the pictures. It all happened so fast after the news about Billy, it was wild!
They announced their engagement in April 2023 and were married that August in Malibu. Miley, Trace, and Brandi stood with their mother during the sunset ceremony.
Trace shared a photo with his siblings and the bride, writing that life is constantly changing and full of surprises. He believes it’s key to appreciate good memories, be excited about what’s to come, and focus on enjoying each moment, as that’s all that truly matters.
Miley shared with Vogue that seeing her mom so happy and in love is incredibly moving. She described the relationship between her mom and Dom as a truly sweet and genuine connection, feeling like a first love, which Miley felt perfectly suited her mom’s youthful spirit.
According to a source who spoke to TopMob News in October 2022, Miley wasn’t thrilled with her father’s new relationship and didn’t have a close bond with his future wife.
A source said the divorce made it difficult for her to connect with her father, especially over the past year. She’s hopeful they can repair their relationship eventually.
Billy Ray told *People* magazine in November that his family was supportive of his engagement and didn’t hold any resentment about it.
He said people were ready to move on. It had been a difficult period, but everyone agreed it was time for something new.
He and Firerose were married on October 10, 2023, describing their wedding day as a beautiful and joyful celebration of their love and commitment.
It seemed like Miley Cyrus and her father still hadn’t resolved their differences as of the night of the 2024 Grammys on February 4th.
Tish, Brandi, and Miley’s boyfriend, Maxx Morando, were all present when Miley won Record of the Year, and she acknowledged them in her acceptance speech.
As Miley concluded her speech, “I don’t think I forgot anyone.”
There’s been speculation about a possible relationship between Noah and Dominic before his involvement with Tish, but it hasn’t been confirmed or denied. In April 2024, the singer responded to an inappropriate comment on Instagram that suggested both Noah and Tish had been intimate with the actor.
Okay, let’s talk about online communication and boundaries. I’ve seen some truly shocking messages, and recently came across one that was deeply offensive and harmful. Someone responded to another person with incredibly vulgar and aggressive language, essentially wishing them physical harm. It’s absolutely unacceptable. Words have power, and even online, expressing such hostility is damaging and crosses a serious line. If you receive something like that, remember you’re not alone, and there are resources available to help. We need to prioritize respectful communication and create safer online spaces for everyone. This isn’t about censorship; it’s about basic human decency.
Just eight months after getting married, Billy Ray filed for an annulment, claiming in legal documents that he was tricked into the marriage.
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.
Honestly, as a long-time follower of Billy Ray, I was shocked by his statement to TopMob News. He said it’s the wildest, most unbelievable scam he’s ever encountered, and what’s even more unsettling is that he’s right in the middle of it – basically the main target. He seems really disappointed that things unfolded this way, and frankly, so am I.
Trace shared a heartfelt message to his father on Instagram, recalling how he’s admired him since childhood. He wrote that he always looked up to his father and considered the day he was adopted the happiest of his life. However, he sadly added that he hardly recognizes the man he once idolized.
He said he and his sisters had been worried about him for years, but he’d kept them all at a distance.
Noah was especially hurt, according to Trace.
He wrote that Noah has always wished you were involved in her life, but you haven’t been there for her. He emphasized that she’s your daughter and deserves better. Despite everything, she still looks up to you, just like he does. They’re all holding onto good memories and hoping you’ll be the person they once knew again.
Following a post from his son Trace expressing concern for him and his sisters – Miley, Brandi, and Noah – country music star Billy Ray Cyrus shared a message on YouTube Shorts on January 26, 2025, saying he was praying for his family, including all his children and their mother.
In March 2025, Billy Ray appeared to be strengthening his relationship with Miley and Noah, publicly celebrating their recent musical accomplishments with a heartfelt message.
He shared on Instagram how incredibly proud he was of them, calling their performance amazing and saying they’d reached a new height in their artistry. He admitted he was so moved he was actually crying while writing the post, and jokingly said he was glad they couldn’t see him.
In May 2025, Billy Ray Cyrus posted a photo on Instagram with his daughter Miley, her boyfriend Maxx Morando, and his son Braison Cyrus. The picture seems to have been taken at Billy Ray’s farm in Tennessee, and he wished Braison a happy birthday in the caption.
After a day of speculation, Miley addressed rumors of a family disagreement on Instagram, acknowledging that she and her father have faced difficulties in the past.
Now that I’m in my thirties, my family is the most important thing in my life. I feel good knowing that relationships have been repaired and that time has helped everyone heal. I’m thankful for the health and love we all share.
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