Just two months after speculation of a family rift began making headlines, Billy Ray Cyrus is showing support for daughters Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, offering public praise for his or her recent musical achievements.
Billy Ray Cyrus took to Instagram on Tuesday to share heartfelt words alongside side-by-side photos of his daughters.
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Billy Ray Cyrus Applauds Miley And Noah Amid Family Rift Rumors
“Holy sh-t. I seldom ever swear in my post, but this deserves one!” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. “You’re witnessing in real time what it seems like for a Dad who with in lower than one weeks time has had his a– kicked and his mind blown by not one …but two of his own daughters @mileycyrus @noahcyrus .”
The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer continued his tribute by congratulating Miley and Noah for what he described as a big artistic evolution.
“Completely taking their art to a complete recent level,” he added. “I’m so rattling happy with each of you. I’m actually crying as I write this. Thank God you possibly can’t see me. Have a good time now and be joyful! Love Dad.”
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Billy Ray Cyrus’ Liberty Ball Performance Sparks Family Concerns And Public Response
Billy Ray Cyrus’ emotional post comes months after his headline-making performance at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball on January 20, which ignited a wave of response, not only from fans, but from his circle of relatives.
As The Blast reported, taking the stage on the high-profile inaugural event, the country star performed his iconic hit “Achy Breaky Heart” and his viral collaboration “Old Town Road” with Lil Nas X. Nonetheless, what was meant to be a profession highlight was soon marred by awkward onstage moments and technical mishaps.
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Trace Cyrus Says He ‘Barely Recognizes’ Billy Ray In Heartbreaking Post Amid Family Rift Rumors
In his message, the 36-year-old reflected on his bond with Billy Ray and expressed dismay over his father’s recent behavior, citing specifically his appearance at former President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
“Since my earliest memories, all I can remember is being obsessive about you and pondering you were the best person ever. I desired to be identical to you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life,” Trace wrote. “Sadly the person that I wanted so desperately to be identical to I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s grow to be obvious to everyone but you.”
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Trace Cyrus Says Billy Ray ‘Has Not Been There’ For Noah
Trace also mentioned Noah, claiming she “desperately has wanted” her father to “be a component of her life,” but alleged that Billy Ray “has not been there for her.” “That’s your baby girl,” he added. “She deserves higher. One way or the other, identical to me, she still idolizes you, though. We’re all hanging on to memories of the person we once knew & hoping for the day he returns.”
While Billy Ray did indirectly reply to Trace’s message, he posted on Instagram a number of days later that he was “praying” for his “family” and “children.”
Sources later told Page Six that Trace’s Instagram statement had been reviewed and approved by all of Billy Ray’s children, except Braison Cyrus, before it was posted publicly.
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Billy Ray Cyrus Defends Trump Inauguration Performance
Amid the growing buzz, Billy Ray released a press release speaking out concerning the events of the night.
“I wouldn’t have missed the consideration of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar, and monitors worked or not. I used to be there because President Donald J. Trump invited me,” the country music legend said on the time. “I had a ball on the Liberty Ball last night, and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says, ‘You’re on,’ you go entertain the oldsters even when the equipment goes to h-ll.”
He concluded, “I used to be there for the people, and we had a blast. That’s called rock ‘n’ roll!”
