Trace Cyrus Worried About Father Billy Ray Cyrus’s Health
Trace Cyrus, the 35-year-old son of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, has expressed his concern for his father’s health and well-being.
On Wednesday, Trace posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to his dad, speaking with love and concern. “Since I can remember, all I ever wanted was to be obsessed with you and think you were the coolest person alive,” Trace wrote. “The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly, the man I wanted so desperately to be just like is someone I barely recognize now.”
Trace, Billy Ray’s son with his ex-wife Tish Cyrus, said he had to speak up, even if he knew his dad might not like it. “It seems this world has beaten you down, and it’s become obvious to everyone but you,” Trace continued. “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years, but you’ve pushed all of us away.”
Billy Ray Cyrus, whose hits include “Achy Breaky Heart” and more recent collaborations like “Old Town Road,” has six children. In addition to Trace, the family includes Brandi (37), Miley (32), Braison (30), and Noah (25), whom he shares with Tish. His eldest son, Christopher Cody, was born from a previous relationship with Kristin Luckey.
Trace confessed that he has not spoken to his father for some time, while underlining the depth with which his sister Noah yearns to be close to their dad. “You are not healthy, Dad, and everybody knows it,” Trace wrote. “This is from a place of love and fear of losing you in this world much too soon.”
Though Trace confessed that he has no idea of what his father is really suffering from, he still accepted his situation. “I would love to help you if you would open up and receive the help,” he said. “Until that day comes, I will continue to pray for you.”
This emotional appeal comes after a much-criticized performance by Billy Ray Cyrus at the Liberty Ball in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Technical issues haunted his performance of “Old Town Road,” which was performed unplugged with an electric guitar and shaky spoken-word delivery. Still, Billy Ray remained hopeful. “In life, when you have technical difficulties, you just gotta keep going, or as President Trump would say, ‘You gotta fight,'” he said during the performance. The singer later revealed to *People* magazine that performing at the event was an honor he wouldn’t have missed, even with the technical issues.
The public post by Trace underscores a family dynamic grappling with worry, love, and hope for reconciliation.
