Billy Ray Cyrus praises daughter Miley’s Grammy win despite ongoing family feud and emotional fallout

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Billy Ray Cyrus took to Instagram to praise his daughter Miley Cyrus for winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards despite their rocky relationship.

The award, given for her collaboration with Beyonce on 'II Most Wanted', marked a major achievement for the 'Wrecking Ball' singer.

Sharing a collage featuring Miley and Beyonce, Billy Ray captioned the post, “Congratulations @mileycyrus and @beyonce on their well-deserved @recordingacademy Grammy wins!”

Miley’s Grammy speech omits Billy Ray Cyrus

While Billy Ray Cyrus showed support from afar, Miley Cyrus attended the Grammy Awards alongside her mother, Tish Cyrus, and her boyfriend, Maxx Morando.

Tensions between Miley and Billy Ray were evident at the 2024 Grammys where Miley noticeably omitted her father from her acceptance speech for Record of the Year.

“This award is amazing,” she said, acknowledging her mother, sister, boyfriend, and friends while jokingly adding, “I don’t think I forgot anyone—but I might have forgotten underwear. Bye!”

Billy Ray Cyrus' family torn apart by divorce and disputes

Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray Cyrus have been distant since her mother Tish and Billy Ray finalized their divorce in 2022, ending their 28-year marriage.

Their relationship had been tumultuous for years, with divorce filings in 2010 and 2013 before their final separation.

Shortly after the divorce, Billy Ray proposed to singer Firerose in August 2022, marrying her in October 2023.

However, their relationship ended by 2024, adding further turbulence to his personal life.

Meanwhile, Tish moved on with 'Prison Break' star Dominic Purcell.

The divorce between Billy Ray and Tish further deepened the divide between father and daughter, making reconciliation appear unlikely, according to OK Magazine.

Trace Cyrus’ emotional plea for Billy Ray Cyrus

The family turmoil took another turn when Trace Cyrus, Miley’s older brother, called out Billy Ray Cyrus' behavior in a heartfelt post following his father’s erratic performance at a Donald Trump's event.

Trace expressed concern over Billy Ray’s well-being, writing, “The man that I wanted so desperately to be just like, I barely recognize now.”

“Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away. You’re not healthy, Dad, and everyone is noticing it," he continued.

The post ended with a plea for Billy Ray to acknowledge his struggles, stating, “I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon.”

Billy Ray Cyruresponds with a cryptic message

Billy Ray responded to the growing concern with a cryptic social media post.

“Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain. Praying for my family. For my children … sons and daughters … and their mother,” he wrote.

“Let this moment be the start of healing for us all. ‘The past does not equal the future.’ Amen,” he added.