Billy Ray Cyrus’ achy breaky coronary heart is on the mend.
After the nation singer’s efficiency at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball went sideways, he introduced the discharge of a brand new album produced by his son Braison.
“That is artwork imitating life, imitating artwork,” Billy Ray, 63, stated in a press release to Folks on Friday. “It begins and ends with artwork. Braison could be very gifted and [2025] is his yr. I’m glad to be part of it. This document is gonna be particular. I’m gearing up for what would be the journey of a lifetime.”
The “Hannah Montana” alum shares Braison, 30, with ex-wife Tish Cyrus. The pair, who cut up in 2022, are additionally dad and mom to daughters Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus.
Billy Ray beforehand adopted Tish’s two kids from her first marriage, Brandi Cyrus and Hint Cyrus, after their marriage ceremony in 1993. He’s additionally dad to Christopher Cody Cyrus with ex Kristen Luckey.
“I’ve spent this previous yr attending to know my dad higher than I ever have,” Braison stated in his personal assertion on Friday. “I’ve heard tales, jokes and songs that I don’t suppose anybody else has. It’s a possibility to inform my dad’s story by way of music and I’m lucky to have the ability to take it.”
He added, “Music, tales and household are an important issues to my dad so to deliver the 2 collectively is a full circle endeavor.”
On Monday, Billy Ray suffered technical difficulties whereas performing on the Liberty Ball. He complained his instrument wasn’t working when he tried to start out the present and was heard saying to the crew: “Is my guitar nonetheless on? I believe they minimize me off. I don’t hear my guitar anymore.”
The actor then sang an a cappella model of “Achy Breaky Coronary heart,” however when the efficiency ended, he wandered across the stage earlier than being escorted away.
Billy Ray addressed the worrisome second by way of Instagram the following day, chalking it as much as showbiz.
“I wouldn’t have missed the glory of taking part in this occasion whether or not my microphone, guitar and displays labored or not. I used to be there as a result of President Donald J. Trump invited me,” he captioned the pics of him on stage. “I had a ball on the Liberty Ball final night time and I’ve realized by way of all these years when the producer says ‘you’re on,’ you go entertain the oldsters even when the tools goes to hell. I used to be there for the individuals and we had a blast. That’s known as rock n roll!!!”
However, shortly after, Hint wrote an open letter to Billy Ray on Instagram, revealing he was involved for his dad.
The 35-year-old wrote partially that “sadly the person that I needed so desperately to be identical to I barely acknowledge now. It appears this world has overwhelmed you down and it’s develop into apparent to everybody however you.”
Alluding to his mother and sisters’ mindset, Hint continued, “Me and the ladies have been genuinely fearful about you for years however you’ve pushed all of us away. Noah desperately has needed you to be part of her life and also you haven’t even been there for her.”
Including that he has been sober for a yr and a half, the musician stated he doesn’t “know what you’re battling precisely however I believe I’ve a fairly good concept & I’d love that can assist you for those who would open up and obtain the assistance.”
He concluded: “I hope you notice this message solely comes from a spot of affection and in addition concern that the world could lose you far too quickly.”