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.
“This is art imitating life, imitating art,” Billy Ray, 63, stated in a press release to Folks on Friday. “It starts and ends with art. Braison is very talented and [2025] is his year. I’m glad to be a part of it. This record is gonna be special. I’m gearing up for what will be the journey of a lifetime.”
The “Hannah Montana” alum shares Braison, 30, with ex-wife Tish Cyrus. The pair, who break up in 2022, are additionally mother and father to daughters Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus.
Billy Ray beforehand adopted Tish’s two youngsters from her first marriage, Brandi Cyrus and Hint Cyrus, after their wedding ceremony in 1993. He’s additionally dad to Christopher Cody Cyrus with ex Kristen Luckey.
“I’ve spent this past year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison stated in his personal assertion on Friday. “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.”
He added, “Music, stories and family are the most important things to my dad so to bring the two together 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 begin the present and was heard saying to the crew: “Is my guitar still on? I think they cut me off. I don’t hear my guitar anymore.”
The actor then sang an a cappella model of “Achy Breaky Heart,” however when the efficiency ended, he wandered across the stage earlier than being escorted away.
Billy Ray addressed the worrisome second through Instagram the subsequent day, chalking it as much as showbiz.
“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,” he captioned the pics of him on stage. “I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says ‘you’re on,’ you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell. I was there for the people and we had a blast. That’s called 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 partly that “sadly 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.”
Alluding to his mother and sisters’ mindset, Hint continued, “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away. Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and 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 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.”
He concluded: “I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon.”
