Billy Ray Cyrus’ son writes open letter expressing concern after singer Trump’s inauguration performance
Trace Cyrus shared concerns about father Billy Ray Cyrus after the country music star’s performance at President Donald Trump‘s Liberty Ball.
Trace shared a photo of the two as he begged Billy Ray to let his kids back into his life.
“From my earliest memories I can only remember being obsessed with you and thinking you were the best person ever,” the Metro Station singer began. “I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Unfortunately, the man I so desperately wanted to be is just as I barely recognize him now. It seems this world has defeated you and it’s become obvious to all except you.”
“You might be mad at me for posting this, but I really don’t care at this point. Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years, but you pushed us all away. Noah was desperate for you to be a part of her life, and you even you weren’t there for her. She kind of idolizes you.”
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Trace Cyrus shared concerns about Billy Ray Cyrus’ health after his inaugural performance. (Instagram/Trace Cyrus; Getty Images)
Trace also shared concerns about Billy Ray’s health, writing: “We all hold on to the memory of the man we once knew and hope for the day he comes back. You’re not healthy dad and everyone notices. Like I showed up for you on mom’s funeral when you didn’t expect it I’m still here.
“I don’t know exactly what you’re struggling with, but I think I have a pretty good idea, and I’d love to help you if you’d open up and get help. You know how to reach me. Until that day comes, I’ll continue to pray for you.”
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“As I write this with tears in my eyes, I hope you understand that this message comes only from a place of love and fear that the world might lose you too soon. I love you, Dad. We haven’t spoken in a long time, but I’ve been clean for over a year and a half Guess what? I don’t know what exactly you’re struggling with and I’d love to help if you’d open up and get help. I’ll keep praying for you you.
Billy Ray has five children ex-wife Tish Cyrus. After the two tied the knot in 2003, the “Some Gave All” singer adopted Tisha’s children, Brandi and Trace, from a previous marriage. The couple had three more children during their marriage – Miley, Braison and Noah.
Billy Ray Cyrus shares children with ex-wife Tish Cyrus. He is also the father of Christopher Cody with ex-partner Kristen Luckey. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Billy Ray, Miley and Noah.
The musician also shares son Christopher Cody with ex-partner Kristen Luckey.
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Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the inaugural Liberty Ball on January 20. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Billy Ray took the stage Monday to sing hits like “Old Town Road” and “Achy Breaky Heart” at President Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration, but experienced some technical difficulties along the way.
“Checked? Anyone awake?” asked Billy Ray, whose guitar wasn’t plugged in after a shaky performance of Lil Nas X. “Do you want me to sing more or do you want me to just walk off the stage?”
Billy Ray’s performance also worried fans.
People were quick to voice their opinions on the moment on social media, with one user X describing it as “perhaps the scariest few minutes in entertainment history” and another branding it a “crime”.
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Billy Ray Cyrus experienced technical difficulties at the Liberty Ball (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Billy Ray later said, “I wouldn’t pass up the honor of playing at this event whether my microphone, guitar, or monitors were working or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me. I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night.” , and I’ve learned over the years that when a producer says, ‘It’s your turn,’ you go entertain people even if the equipment goes to hell.”
“I was there for the people and we had fun,” read the statement shared on Instagram. “It’s called rock and roll!!!”
The country music star also shared a clip of herself singing “Achy Breaky Heart” a capella. “This was the most fun part of the Liberty Ball! And if you didn’t see it… you just had to be there. ‘I just don’t think you understand’.”
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Fox News Digital’s Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
