Billy Ray Cyrushas broken his silence amid an apparent family rift. Just days afterTrace Cyrus shared an open letterto “Achy Breaky Heart” hitmaker, 63, that expressed concern for the singer’s health and claimed he and his sisters had been “genuinely worried” for years, Billy Ray is speaking out. On Sunday, Jan. 26, the country star shared a clip of themusic video on YouTubefor his 2009 track “Somebody Said a Prayer,” which featured his son, 35, whom he adopted in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wifeTish Cyrus....

Billy Ray Cyrus; Miley Cyrus; Beyoncé.Photo:AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Billy Ray Cyrusis offering his congratulations toBeyoncéandMiley Cyruson theirGrammywins. On Feb. 2, theHannah Montanaalumcelebrated his daughter and Queen Bey’s Grammywin for best country duo/group performancefor their song “II Most Wanted.” “Congratulations @mileycyrus and @beyonce on their well-deserved @recordingacademyGrammywins!” Billy, 63,wrote on Instagrambeneath an image announcing their win. “Couldn’t be prouder!!!” Miley, 32, who brought her boyfriendMaxx Morandoandher mother — and Billy’s ex-wife — Tishto the awards show, “liked” the Instagram post....

Billy Ray Cyrus performing at the Liberty Ball in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.Photo:AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Billy Ray Cyrusis clapping back following criticism he received for his inauguration appearance. On Jan. 22, the country singer, 63, posted onInstagram, responding to negative feedback he received online for his performance atDonald Trump’sinauguration Liberty Ballon Monday, Jan. 20. Billy Ray Cyrus at the Liberty Ball in Washington, D....

Billy Ray Cyrus in March 2020.Photo:Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Billy Ray Cyrusis learning to adjust to his new normal with his “changed” voice. A source tells PEOPLE exclusively that the country singer’s vocals are not what they used to be, and it has caused him to become self-conscious. “His voice has changed, and he’s been really insecure about it,” the insider says of Billy Ray, 63, who broke into the music scene with his 1992 hit “Achy Breaky Heart....

Billy Ray Cyrus.Photo:Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty Billy Ray Cyrusis making his way through a difficult time. An insider tells PEOPLE that the country singer, who in recent days has been at thecenter of family dramainvolving his eldest son Trace, has “not been in the best place lately” — but is happy to befocusing on the new albumhe plans to release this summer. “There is a lot of heavy doubt and struggles with personal things, but also career-wise,” the insider says....

Billy Ray Cyrus.Photo:Derrek Kupish Derrek Kupish Billy Ray Cyrusstepped out in Nashville over the weekend, making his first public appearance since his performance at last month’s presidential inauguration. Billy Ray attended the Nashville Humane Association’sUnleashed Dinner with Your Dogas a special celebrity guest on Saturday, Feb. 1. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer, 63, has been a longtime supporter of the animal rescue and adopted both of his dogs — Rain and Tommy Jack — from the association, according to his Instagram....

Billy Ray Cyrussays his family was prepared to see him enter a new relationship. In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer, 61, says “there’s no hard feelings” within his family regarding his engagement to fiancéeFirerose. “Everyone knew that that relationship was over a long time ago,” Billy Ray tells PEOPLE, referring to his prior marriage to ex-wifeTish Cyrus. “Everybody’s turning the page.” “It’s been a lot, but everyone knew that it was time for a change,” he adds....

Billy Ray Cyrus in 2025.Photo:Joe Raedle/Getty Joe Raedle/Getty Billy Ray Cyrus’inaugurationappearance caused some confusion — and concern. On Monday, Jan. 20, the country singer, 63, took the stage to perform at the Liberty Ball, part ofPresident Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities. After quietly performing his vocal portion of his and Lil Nas X’s 2019 hit"Old Town Road"while watching an onscreen video of the rapper, Cyrus went on to repeat his lyrics from the song in a monotone voice, asking the audience to sing with him as he wandered around the stage with no backing track....

Billy Ray Cyrusand wifeFireroseare looking for the bright side on their new collaboration,“After the Storm.” The downtempo acoustic track’s lyrics find both musicians looking to faith in order to find a positive outlook toward the future following a difficult period of time. Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose.Derrek Kupish Derrek Kupish “After the storm is gone / What’s meant to live lives on / You’ll never see a brighter sky / When the dawn arrives / And somehow you’ve outrun the night,” they sing....

Photo: Trace Cyrus Instagram Billy Ray Cyrus has quite a talented family. After marrying then-wife Tish Cyrus in 1993, the country singer adopted Tish’s two children, Brandi, 37, and Trace, 36. The couple then welcomed three more kids during their nearly 30-year marriage: Miley, 32, Braison, 30, and Noah, 25. Billy Ray also shares son Christopher Cody, 32, with Kristen Luckey, whom he dated before meeting Tish. Out of his six children, the majority have pursued musical careers — daughters Miley and Noah have been nominated for Grammys....

Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy.Photo:Tiffany Rose/Getty; Don Arnold/WireImage Tiffany Rose/Getty; Don Arnold/WireImage Looking back on his time as star ofMike & Molly,Billy GardellpraisesMelissa McCarthyfor being an on-screen partner he could trust — not just for achieving laughs, but for romantic moments too. “The funny is easy, but when you have to play a romantic moment or a sad moment, you have to really trust your partner’s going to be there for you,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue....

Billy Gardell in season 4 of ‘Bob Hearts Abishola.'.Photo:Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty WithBob Hearts Abisholain its final season,Billy Gardellis waxing nostalgic about the show. In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the actor, 54, hints at what viewers can expect from the feel-good CBS sitcom in which he plays Bob, a sock businessman married to Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku), a nurse he met in the hospital following a heart attack....

Billy Joel, Taylor Swift.Photo:y Myrna M. Suarez/WireImage; John Nacion/WireImage y Myrna M. Suarez/WireImage; John Nacion/WireImage Billy Joeland his little girls are Swifties!Earlier this year, the musician, 74, and his wife,Alexis Roderick, took their two daughters,Della Rose, 8, andRemy Anne, 6, to see — and meet —Taylor Swiftduring herEras Tourstop in Tampa, Florida.Now, in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE at theLong Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), where anexhibit crafted in his honoropened on Friday, Joel details how he “got very cool Dad points” for helping his two youngest children watch and spend time with theMidnightsartist....