Billy Ray Cyrus Makes Surprising Announcement After Son's Concerned Open Letter
Billy Ray Cyrus' performance at the pre-inaugural Liberty Ball earlier this week drew criticism from many and concern from his son Trace, who penned a heartfelt open letter to his father worried about his health. But the "Achy Breaky Heart" crooner hasn't let the backlash get to him; in fact, he's even working with one of his other children on new music.
On Jan. 24, Billy Ray announced that he was working on a new album with his son Braison, who has followed in his footsteps into the music industry in recent months and even made his Grand Ole Opry debut last summer. In a statement to People, Braison, who produced and co-wrote the project, shared that the process of making the album has brought the two closer together than ever before.
"I've spent this past year getting to know my dad better than I ever have," the 30-year-old said. "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."
Billy Ray, for his part, was "so proud to lean into the music" with his son. "This is art imitating life, imitating art," he said. "It starts and ends with art. Braison is very talented and '25 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."
Billy Ray shares Braison with ex-wife Tish Cyrus; their other children include Brandi, 37, Trace, 35, Miley, 32, and Noah, 25.
After Billy Ray appeared disoriented during his Liberty Ball performance due to purported technical difficulties, Trace—a musician himself and founder of the band Metro Station—took to Instagram to express his concern.
"Since my earliest memories, all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you," he said. "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.""Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you've pushed all of us away," he added. "Noah [Cyrus] desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven't even been there for her. That's your baby girl. She deserves better."
"We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew and hoping for the day he returns. You're not healthy, Dad, and everyone is noticing it," he concluded. "As I write this with tears in my eyes 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. I love you, Dad."
The new album title and release date have yet to be revealed.
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