Billy Ray Cyrus opens up about daughters Miley and Noah amid Estrangement speculations

Billy Ray Cyrus shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his daughters on Wednesday, amidst rumors of a strained relationship with them. The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer posted a side-by-side photo of Miley, 32, and Noah, 25, captioning it, "Holy s**t. I rarely swear in my posts, but this moment deserves it!"
Emotional Reflection on Family and Life
He shared with his followers, “You’re witnessing in real time what it’s like for a dad whose world has been turned upside down in less than a week, as both of his daughters have completely blown his mind.”
The 63-year-old singer raised concerns about his wellbeing after delivering a poorly received performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Following the performance, his adopted son, Trace, expressed his worry on social media, suggesting that the family hadn’t been in touch for a while.
Billy Ray Expresses Immense Pride in His Daughters
Cyrus didn’t address the concerns at the time, but his recent Instagram post was filled with heartfelt praise for his daughters. He expressed immense pride in them, sharing how emotional he felt as he wrote the message. This heartfelt tribute followed closely after his son Trace had also shared an emotional post of his own.
In his cryptic January 22 post, he shared that his message was written with tears in his eyes, emphasizing that it came from a place of love and concern, driven by the fear that the world might lose his daughters too soon.
Trace Speaks Out About His Father’s Distancing
He expressed that the day he was adopted by Cyrus was the happiest day of his life, sharing a photo of them performing together when Trace was a teenager. However, he added that the man he once aspired to be like now felt almost unrecognizable to him.
Family Dynamics and Public Worry
Trace shared that he and the girls had been genuinely concerned about Cyrus for years, but he had distanced himself from them. Cyrus’s performance at the inauguration raised eyebrows when he began singing without music or backup vocals. Looking insecure on stage, he asked the crowd if they wanted him to continue or leave. He later downplayed the awkward moment in an Instagram post, attributing it to the rock ‘n’ roll spirit and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to perform for Trump.
A day after Cyrus's performance, Trace expressed his concern more directly, stating, “You’re not healthy, Dad, and everyone is noticing it.”
Noah Touches on the Family Rift in Her Music
Trace Cyrus expressed concern about his father's health, mentioning that Billy Ray has distanced himself from his family, including his daughter Noah. Trace, who has been sober for over a year, offered his support to his father. Billy Ray's only public acknowledgment of the situation was a vague post praying for his family. Recently, Billy Ray shared his pride for Miley's new album and Noah's single release, though it remains unclear when he last saw most of his family.
Noah appeared to touch on the family rift in the lyrics of her ballad, explaining in a press release that she has always been the observer in the family, often carrying the weight of it. Meanwhile, Braison, who has mostly stayed out of the family drama, surprised fans when he revealed he was producing his father’s upcoming album, just two days after Trace’s concerning post.