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Billy Ray Cyrus reacted to his daughterâs latest Grammy Award win on Sunday (February 2), weeks after the âAchy Breaky Heartâ star delivered a âconcerningâ performance at the Liberty Ball on President Donald Trumpâs Inauguration Day.
âCongratulations [Miley Cyrus] and [BeyoncĂŠ] on their well-deserved [Recording Academy] Grammy wins! đś Couldnât be prouder!!!â¤ď¸đ đ,â Billy Ray, 63, wrote in a caption on Instagram. Miley later âlikedâ the post.
Miley and BeyoncĂŠ won in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for âII Most Wanted,â one of the collaborations on BeyoncĂŠâs star-studded, groundbreaking country-themed record, COWBOY CARTER. BeyoncĂŠ won several categories at the Grammys, including Best Country Album and Album of the Year. The victories on Sunday evening marked the powerhouse artistâs first Grammy Award in a country category â making her the first Black woman to Wim a country Grammy in more than 50 years â and her first Grammy for Album of the Year. BeyoncĂŠ has since revealed stops on her upcoming COWBOY CARTER tour.
Billy Rayâs congratulatory message to his daughter arrives amid apparent âdramaâ amongst family members, though Miley has reportedly opted not to get involved. After his Inauguration Day performance, Billy Rayâs son, Trace Cyrus, 35, penned an emotional message urging his dad to get help and focus on his health. Heâs since alleged that Billy Ray âthreaten[ed] me with legal actionâ in response to that message.
Billy Rayâs son Braison Cyrus, on the other hand, has teamed up with his dad on an upcoming album. Braison, 30, produced the album and co-wrote some of the tracks. Billy Ray said of the album, âthis is art imitating life, imitating art. It starts and ends with art. Braison is very talented and â25 is his year. Iâm glad to be a part of it. This record is gonna be special. Iâm gearing up for what will be the journey of a lifetime.â
Billy Ray adopted son Trace and daughter Brandi Cyrus, 37, when he married their mother, Tish Cyrus, in 1993. Billy Ray and Tish share Braison, Miley, and daughter Noah Cyrus, 25. Billy Ray is also a father to son Christopher Cody Cyrus, 32, from a previous relationship. Billy Ray and Tish divorced in 2022. Tish said it was âsuch an incredible nightâ at the Grammys, and congratulated Miley and BeyoncĂŠ on their win. She sad, âlove this duo so much! â¤ď¸â