Billy Ray’s kids ‘worried’ about him amid reported rift

Billy Ray Cyrus’ family ‘worried’ amid reported family rift: ‘You’ve pushed all of us away’

Billy Ray Cyrus’ son has shared a heartbreaking plea to his father, days after the musician’s inauguration performance.

Trace Cyrus, 35, is the biological son of Tish Cyrus, whom her ex-husband Billy Ray adopted – along with her other daughter Brandi – when they married.

Trace penned a lengthy and emotional letter to his dad on Instagram, sharing he was “worried” amid their reported family rift.

The 35-year-old posted a throwback photo of him as a kid on stage with Billy Ray.

Trace recalled wanting to be “just like” his rock star dad growing up.

“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever,” he wrote.

He recalled the day Billy Ray adopted him as the “happiest” of his life.

“Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognise now.

“It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”

The 35-year-old then seemed to refer to his sisters, writing that he and “the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away.”

He claimed his younger sister Noah “desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven’t even been there for her,” adding she “still idolises” her dad.

“We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it.”

“As I write this with tears in my eyes I hope you realise this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon. I love you Dad.”

The star then shared some optimistic news to his dad:

“We haven’t talked in a while but I’m over a year and half clean from alcohol.”

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Trace wrote that while he didn’t know what his dad was “struggling with exactly” he had a “pretty good idea” and offered to help.

“You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.”

The plea comes days after Billy Rae’s chaotic performance at Trump’s inauguration, during which he experienced technical difficulties.

At points in his performance, he was speaking the lyrics.

Reports of a rift in the Cyrus family have been swirling since Billy Rae and Tish divorced in 2022.

In June 2024, Miley opened up about her complicated relationship with her dad on the My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman series.