Trace Cyrus has penned an emotional open letter to his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, urging him to seek help following a tumultuous performance at Donald Trump's inauguration event. Trace expressed concerns about Billy Ray's health and estrangement from the family, highlighting a history of worry among his siblings. Despite the backlash, Billy Ray defended his performance, emphasizing his commitment to entertaining, regardless of technical difficulties.
In a heartfelt plea, Trace Cyrus, son of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, has reached out publicly to his father, urging him to seek help following a chaotic performance at Donald Trump's Liberty Ball. The performance, marked by technical issues and erratic behavior, has raised concerns about Billy Ray's well-being, with Trace and his siblings expressing long-standing worries about their father's health and estrangement from the family.
Billy Ray Cyrus recently performed at the Liberty Ball following Donald Trump's inauguration, an event that quickly turned controversial due to technical difficulties and the singer's unusual stage presence. Billy Ray attempted to sing 'Achy Breaky Heart' a capella, leading to a performance described as erratic and disjointed. The singer, however, remained unapologetic, stating, 'I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me' [1] [2].
Trace Cyrus, who Billy Ray adopted in 1993, expressed deep concern for his father's health and well-being in an open letter shared on social media. Trace wrote, 'The man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.' He highlighted the family's long-standing worries, mentioning that he and his sisters, Miley and Noah, feel pushed away by their father [3] [4].
The open letter from Trace Cyrus has brought public attention to the strained relationship between Billy Ray and his children. Trace noted that despite their worries, Billy Ray has distanced himself, particularly from his daughter Noah, who 'desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life.' The public has reacted with concern and empathy, with many urging Billy Ray to address his health issues. Meanwhile, Billy Ray has continued to defend his performance, emphasizing his commitment to entertaining despite the challenges [5].
The public plea from Trace Cyrus underscores a family in distress, with deep-seated concerns about Billy Ray Cyrus' health and estrangement from his children. While Billy Ray remains unapologetic about his recent performance, the family's hope is for reconciliation and healing. Trace's heartfelt message serves as a call for Billy Ray to seek help and reconnect with his family, a sentiment echoed by fans and observers alike.
"Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now." - Trace Cyrus
"I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not." - Billy Ray Cyrus