In a recent public dispute, Trace Cyrus has accused his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, of threatening legal action following an open letter which Trace expressed concerns about his father's health.
An escalating family dialogue has taken a severe turn after Trace Cyrus's public appeal for his father to seek health intervention.
Fox News reported that Trace Cyrus took to social media to share his worries about changes in Billy Ray Cyrus's health and behavior. This concern arose after Billy Ray's performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, which was marked by technical issues.
On social media, Trace posted updates expressing disappointment with his father's reaction to the open letter. He also encouraged his fans to offer Billy Ray words of encouragement, hoping to reconnect with the man he remembered as his father.
In the open letter, Trace highlighted a perceived decline in Billy Ray's health and a shift in his personality. He noted that these changes had driven a wedge between Billy Ray and his family.
The inaugural event saw the famous singer performing hit songs like "Old Town Road" and "Achy Breaky Heart," despite facing several technical difficulties. Billy Ray later commented on the event, emphasizing his commitment to entertaining the audience regardless of the technical problems.
"I was there for the people, and we had a blast. That's called rock n' roll!!!" said Billy Ray, reflecting on his performance at the inauguration.
Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, who married in 1992, adopted Trace and his older sister Brandi. They also have three biological children, Miley, Braison, and Noah Cyrus. The couple divorced in 2022. Billy Ray has another son, Christopher, from a previous relationship with Kristin Luckey.
While Miley Cyrus has focused on maintaining her well-being away from family controversies, Braison Cyrus recently expressed positivity about their family relationships, having collaborated with Billy Ray on a new album.
"Dad, my message was beyond loving. I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don’t want to put your business out there like that," Trace wrote, addressing his father in the contentious letter.
He further expressed his indignation toward the legal threats posed by Billy Ray, calling them a disgrace and stating, "Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you. You should be ashamed of yourself."
Despite the turmoil, Trace emphasized his enduring love for his father but not his respect, citing the silence and fear among those close to Billy Ray about expressing their true feelings. "I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they feel. I’m not. Get help," Trace declared.
The public and fans of the Cyrus family are closely watching to see if this familial strain will resolve, and whether Billy Ray will address these public concerns directly or continue with legal proceedings against his son.
The Cyrus family saga continues to unfold as the world looks on, hoping for a resolution that mends the rifts and restores a semblance of peace and healthy relationships within the family.