Billy Ray Cyrus Declares He’s ‘Proud’ of Miley Amid Alleged Estrangement

Billy Ray Cyrus is sporting his achy breaky coronary heart on his sleeve, penning an sudden tribute to his daughter Miley Cyrus — a shock to followers due to all the thrill they’re presently estranged.

The nation singer took to Instagram Friday, the place he shared a candy throwback photo of himself and Miley … revealing within the caption the pic is from an outdated CMA Fest look.

He wrote … “One of my best memories ever: @cma Fest, back when it was Fan Fair. 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.”

Whereas there’s reportedly been pressure between the divided Cyrus clan, Billy Ray made it clear he solely has love for his firstborn daughter.

He continued … “I’m incredibly proud of her. 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’s publish seems to be an olive department of types to Miley, who notably snubbed her dad earlier this 12 months on the 2024 Grammys. ICYMI … after Miley gained Greatest Pop Solo Efficiency and File of the 12 months — her first ever Grammy wins — she thanked her mother Tish Cyrus, sister Brandi Cyrus and boyfriend Maxx Morando, who had been all there that night time.

She added … “Thank you all so much. I don’t think I forgot anyone, but I might’ve forgotten underwear. Bye!”

Miley doubled down on her snub afterward, as soon as once more failing to say Billy Ray on social media after the Grammys … as an alternative selecting to shout out godmother Dolly Parton.

The fallout between Miley and Billy Ray allegedly stems from his divorce from Tish … whose seemingly grown nearer to her daughter lately.

Miley has notably stood by her mom in latest months, regardless of rumors of love triangle drama between Tish, Noah Cyrus and Tish’s husband, Dominic Purcell.

Bear in mind, Noah infamously skipped Tish and Dom’s Malibu nuptials final 12 months … as an alternative hitting up Walmart in a Billy Ray t-shirt.