Braison Cyrus; Billy Ray Cyrus.Photo:Braison Cyrus/Instagram; Gabe Ginsberg/GettyBraison Cyrusis speaking out for the first time since his brother Trace Cyrus shared anopen letter of concernaddressed to their dadBilly Ray Cyrusfollowing hisinauguration performance.The 30-year-old music producer told PEOPLE that he has no ill will toward either his dad or siblings amid the Cyrus family’s apparent strain.“I don’t have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family,” Braison says.From left: Tish, Braison, Noah, Billy Ray, Brandi and Miley Cyrus in 2015.John Shearer/GettyOn Wednesday, Jan. 22, Trace — whom Billy Ray, 63, adopted in 1993 after marrying his now-ex-wifeTish Cyrus— shared the candid open letter to his dad onInstagram, writing that he and the rest of his siblings “barely recognize” him and were worried about him.“It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you. You may be upset with me for posting this but I really could care less at this point,” Trace, 35, wrote in part.Trace also referenced his sistersBrandi Cyrus, 37 — whom Billy Ray also adopted in 1993 —Miley Cyrus, 32, andNoah Cyrus, 25. Billy Ray also shares son Christopher Cody Cyrus, 32, with ex-girlfriend Kristin Luckey and son Braison with Tish, whomhe divorced in 2022.“Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away,” he wrote in his open letter.Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty"We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it," Trace continued in part.“We haven’t talked in a while but I’m over a year and half clean from alcohol. Guess what? I feel amazing,” he added. “I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help. You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.“Trace did not mention his dad’s performance atDonald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20 in the letter. At the event, Billy Ray experienced technical difficulties as he sang “Achy Breaky Heart” and hisLil Nas Xcollaboration “Old Town Road,” causing confusion and concern for audience members.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.From left: Billy Ray, Miley and Tish Cyrus in 2019.Kevin Mazur/GettyOn Friday, Jan. 24, a Cyrus family source told PEOPLE that the family is trying to work through their differences.“They got through the drama of 2024, and it’s a new year,” the insider told PEOPLE. “Miley and Noah and Braison and Tish, they don’t want to be this Cyrus family feud. This is not enjoyable for them.”Braison also recently praised his musician dad in a statement as he expressed excitementfor Billy Ray’s new record, which his son produced.“I’ve spent this past year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison said of working on his dad’s forthcoming album. “I’ve heard stories, jokes and songs that I don’t think anyone else has.““It’s an opportunity to tell my dad’s story through music and I’m fortunate to be able to take it. Music, stories and family are the most important things to my dad, so to bring the two together is a full circle endeavor,” he added.
Braison Cyrus; Billy Ray Cyrus.Photo:Braison Cyrus/Instagram; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty
Braison Cyrus/Instagram; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty
Braison Cyrusis speaking out for the first time since his brother Trace Cyrus shared anopen letter of concernaddressed to their dadBilly Ray Cyrusfollowing hisinauguration performance.The 30-year-old music producer told PEOPLE that he has no ill will toward either his dad or siblings amid the Cyrus family’s apparent strain.“I don’t have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family,” Braison says.From left: Tish, Braison, Noah, Billy Ray, Brandi and Miley Cyrus in 2015.John Shearer/GettyOn Wednesday, Jan. 22, Trace — whom Billy Ray, 63, adopted in 1993 after marrying his now-ex-wifeTish Cyrus— shared the candid open letter to his dad onInstagram, writing that he and the rest of his siblings “barely recognize” him and were worried about him.“It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you. You may be upset with me for posting this but I really could care less at this point,” Trace, 35, wrote in part.Trace also referenced his sistersBrandi Cyrus, 37 — whom Billy Ray also adopted in 1993 —Miley Cyrus, 32, andNoah Cyrus, 25. Billy Ray also shares son Christopher Cody Cyrus, 32, with ex-girlfriend Kristin Luckey and son Braison with Tish, whomhe divorced in 2022.“Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away,” he wrote in his open letter.Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty"We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it,” Trace continued in part.“We haven’t talked in a while but I’m over a year and half clean from alcohol. Guess what? I feel amazing,” he added. “I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help. You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.“Trace did not mention his dad’s performance atDonald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20 in the letter. At the event, Billy Ray experienced technical difficulties as he sang “Achy Breaky Heart” and hisLil Nas Xcollaboration “Old Town Road,” causing confusion and concern for audience members.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.From left: Billy Ray, Miley and Tish Cyrus in 2019.Kevin Mazur/GettyOn Friday, Jan. 24, a Cyrus family source told PEOPLE that the family is trying to work through their differences.“They got through the drama of 2024, and it’s a new year,” the insider told PEOPLE. “Miley and Noah and Braison and Tish, they don’t want to be this Cyrus family feud. This is not enjoyable for them.”Braison also recently praised his musician dad in a statement as he expressed excitementfor Billy Ray’s new record, which his son produced.“I’ve spent this past year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison said of working on his dad’s forthcoming album. “I’ve heard stories, jokes and songs that I don’t think anyone else has.““It’s an opportunity to tell my dad’s story through music and I’m fortunate to be able to take it. Music, stories and family are the most important things to my dad, so to bring the two together is a full circle endeavor,” he added.
Braison Cyrusis speaking out for the first time since his brother Trace Cyrus shared anopen letter of concernaddressed to their dadBilly Ray Cyrusfollowing hisinauguration performance.
The 30-year-old music producer told PEOPLE that he has no ill will toward either his dad or siblings amid the Cyrus family’s apparent strain.
“I don’t have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family,” Braison says.
From left: Tish, Braison, Noah, Billy Ray, Brandi and Miley Cyrus in 2015.John Shearer/Getty
John Shearer/Getty
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Trace — whom Billy Ray, 63, adopted in 1993 after marrying his now-ex-wifeTish Cyrus— shared the candid open letter to his dad onInstagram, writing that he and the rest of his siblings “barely recognize” him and were worried about him.
“It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you. You may be upset with me for posting this but I really could care less at this point,” Trace, 35, wrote in part.
Trace also referenced his sistersBrandi Cyrus, 37 — whom Billy Ray also adopted in 1993 —Miley Cyrus, 32, andNoah Cyrus, 25. Billy Ray also shares son Christopher Cody Cyrus, 32, with ex-girlfriend Kristin Luckey and son Braison with Tish, whomhe divorced in 2022.
“Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away,” he wrote in his open letter.
Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025.Joe Raedle/Getty
Joe Raedle/Getty
“We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it,” Trace continued in part.
“We haven’t talked in a while but I’m over a year and half clean from alcohol. Guess what? I feel amazing,” he added. “I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help. You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.”
Trace did not mention his dad’s performance atDonald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20 in the letter. At the event, Billy Ray experienced technical difficulties as he sang “Achy Breaky Heart” and hisLil Nas Xcollaboration “Old Town Road,” causing confusion and concern for audience members.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
From left: Billy Ray, Miley and Tish Cyrus in 2019.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
On Friday, Jan. 24, a Cyrus family source told PEOPLE that the family is trying to work through their differences.
“They got through the drama of 2024, and it’s a new year,” the insider told PEOPLE. “Miley and Noah and Braison and Tish, they don’t want to be this Cyrus family feud. This is not enjoyable for them.”
Braison also recently praised his musician dad in a statement as he expressed excitementfor Billy Ray’s new record, which his son produced.
“I’ve spent this past year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison said of working on his dad’s forthcoming album. “I’ve heard stories, jokes and songs that I don’t think anyone else has.”
“It’s an opportunity to tell my dad’s story through music and I’m fortunate to be able to take it. Music, stories and family are the most important things to my dad, so to bring the two together is a full circle endeavor,” he added.
source: people.com
