Billy Ray Cyrus wrote a touching tribute to his daughter Miley Cyrus, leaving fans’s hearts achy and breaky amid estrangement rumors.
The Country Music veteran took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartwarming throwback photo of himself and Miley. In the caption, he revealed that the picture was from a past CMA Fest appearance.
“One of my best memories ever: @cma Fest, back when it was Fan Fair,” Billy Ray wrote. “That’s @mileycyrus and me, surrounded by thousands of incredible fans at the fairgrounds. The next day, someone handed me this picture, and I wrote that poem right then on the bus.”
Despite the rumored feud among the split Cyrus family, Billy Ray’s message to his Miley is crystal clear: all love, no achy breaky hearts here.
“I’m incredibly proud of her,” the “Some Gave All” singer added. “She’s a survivor and a true artist. She learned early on to love and appreciate the fans who make everything possible. We both cherish the connection we have with our fans and are grateful for every single one of you.”
Billy Ray Seems to be Reaching Out to Miley Cyrus Following a Recent Snub
Billy Ray’s post seems to be a white flag to Miley, who notably snubbed her father earlier this year at the 2024 Grammys.
Fans may recall Miley’s first Grammy wins for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. In her heartfelt speech, she expressed gratitude to her mom, Tish Cyrus, her sister, Brandi Cyrus, and her boyfriend, Maxx Morando, who were all there to celebrate with her that night.
Miley punched out her speech with, “Thank you all so much. I don’t think I forgot anyone, but I might’ve forgotten underwear. Bye!”
Miley reinforced her snub later by once again omitting any mention of Billy Ray on Instagram after the Grammys, opting instead to give a shout-out to her godmother, Dolly Parton.
The rift between Miley and Billy Ray reportedly originates from his divorce from Tish, who has grown closer to Miley in recent years. Recently, Miley has notably supported her mother, despite rumors of a love triangle involving Tish, Noah Cyrus, and Tish’s husband, Dominic Purcell.
Noah notoriously missed Tish and Dom’s Malibu wedding last year. Fans speculated that her absence was due to siding with Billy Ray in her parents’ 2022 divorce, which ended their 30-year marriage. Aside from Miley and Noah, Tish and Billy Ray also share children Brandy, Trace, and Braison.