Billy Ray Cyrus’ son Braison Cyrus claimed that the singer is on the mend after a hospital stay last year.
“I’ve spent the last year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison, 30, wrote via Instagram Stories on Friday, January 24. “After he spent a week in the hospital in the fall, I’m grateful that my dad is happy, healthy and ready to make this record.”
Billy Ray, 63, and his youngest son confirmed earlier on Friday that they’d be joining forces for the Grammy winner’s next album. Braison, whom Billy Ray shares with ex-wife Tish Cyrus, will produce the record.
“It’s a rare opportunity to make something this special and tell my dad’s story through music,” Braison added in his social media note. “Can’t wait to finally share it.”
It is not known why Billy Ray was hospitalized last year. His son Trace Cyrus, Tish’s child from a past relationship whom the musician later adopted, claimed earlier this week that Billy Ray was not “healthy.” In an emotional Instagram letter, Trace, 35, offered to help his dad navigate his apparent struggles after the singer’s performance at a presidential inaugural ball.
While Billy Ray did not comment on Trace’s claims, the former Metro Station frontman did react to Braison’s notion that their father is doing well.
“Birds of a feather, flock together,” Trace wrote via his Instagram Stories on Friday, insinuating that Braison might be struggling, as well. “This is what healthy looks like. Braison, I can help you too. Damn, man up boys.”
He added in a follow-up post, “My life is perfect. I live the life every man dreams of. … I’m the future of country music.”
Billy Ray was married to Tish, 57, from 1992 to 2022. Together, they share daughters Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, as well as son Braison. Billy Ray also adopted Trace and his older sister, Brandi Cyrus, from Tish’s past relationship. He is also the father to son Christopher Cody Cyrus, whom he shares with ex Kristin Luckey.
In Trace’s Wednesday, January 22, social media post, he claimed that most of his siblings were not in touch with Billy Ray.
“Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away,” Trace wrote in part. “Noah 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. Somehow, just like me, she still idolizes you though. We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns.”
Trace’s sisters have yet to publicly address their relationship status with Billy Ray. According to Trace, it has also been “a few months” since he visited Miley, 31, and the Los Angeles cohort of the family.
“Was going to go to LA this month, but then the fires started,” Trace added in another Instagram Story post on Friday, referring to the ongoing wildfires in the city. “Going out to see my family next month for my birthday.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Billy Ray and Braison for comment.
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