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Trace Cyrus is worried about her father, Billy Ray Cyrus.
After Billy Ray struggled during his post-Inauguration performance at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball, which ended with a strident a cappella rendition of “Achy Breaky Heart,” the 35-year-old took to Instagram posted an open letter to the singer.
Later Elder Cyrus I wrote “I’ve learned over the years that when a producer says, ‘You’re going to be in the show,’ they entertain everyone, even if the equipment breaks,” she wrote on Instagram.
However, Trace says he doesn’t recognize his father.
He writes: “Since my first memory, all I remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be like you too. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life, and sadly the man I so desperately wanted is now almost unrecognizable to me. It’s crushing you and it’s obvious to everyone but you.”
Trace, whose mother is Tish Cyrus, continued: Me and the girls have been genuinely concerned about you for years, but you have pushed us all away. Noah desperately wanted you to be a part of his life, but you weren’t even there for her. It’s your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow she still adores you, just like I do. We all cling to the memories of the man we once knew and long for the day he returns. ”
“You are not healthy, your father and everyone knows it. Just like I showed up at Mamaw’s funeral when you weren’t expecting me, I’m still here. As I write this with tears in my eyes, I hope you understand that this message only comes from a place of love and that the world may lose you too soon. I hope you’re scared. I love you dad. I haven’t talked in a while, but I’ve been alcohol free for over a year and a half. Guess what? I don’t know exactly what you’re struggling with, but let me know. I think I have a pretty good idea and I would be happy to help if you are open to receiving it. Until that day, you know how to contact me. will continue to pray for you.”
Billy Ray has yet to publicly respond to Trace’s concerns, nor have his other five children spoken out.
The Grammy winner adopted ex-wife Tish’s children from a previous relationship, Trace and his Brandi, 36, while they were together. They went on to welcome Miley (32), Braison (30) and Noah (25).
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The 63-year-old is also father to Cody, 32, with Kristin Lackey.
In June 2024, Miley touched on her relationship with her father on an episode of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.”
“I’m grateful that I was able to keep an eye on them ahead of time.I look forward to your continued support.” He is likely to give me this map soon. There is a map of what to do and what not to do. And he guided me through both. ”
Miley said: “My dad grew up very poor in a very small town. His parents divorced when he was young. My dad had a pretty rough childhood.”
Meanwhile, Miley continued, “I had food, I had love, I grew up in a beautiful big house, and my dad didn’t have that. So I have a lot of empathy and empathy for his childhood. He has a sense of compassion, which obviously developed into who he is today, and which I love so much.”
At one point, Letterman commented: “Isn’t there any estrangement between you and your father here? That’s kind of how things play out.”
She answered: “Yes, I think what’s so great is that my parents served their children and sacrificed so much for us. Everything we dreamed of, they made come true. He did.”
