Billy Ray Cyrus’ Troubling Performance and Family Drama

A Fading Star

Billy Ray Cyrus’ performance at Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities has drawn concern from everyone from his fans to his loved ones.

The country star performed at Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday, Jan. 20 and while technical difficulties ensued, especially with his guitar and microphone, it was obvious that Cyrus was not himself on stage. The 63-year-old wandered back and forth singing hits “Old Town Road” and “Achy Breaky Heart” a cappella while attempting to encourage the audience to sing along.

A Performance to Forget

But the sound issues only made his seemingly deteriorating well-being more pronounced. Onlookers became even more concerned as Cyrus stopped singing and spoke his lyrics in a monotone voice before refusing to leave the stage at one point.

“Check? Is anybody awake?” Cyrus asked, looking for assistance from someone backstage during the chaotic performance. “Y’all want me to sing more or you want me to just get the hell off the stage?”

Son’s Plea for Help

The awkward performance prompted Billy Ray Cyrus’ son, Trace Cyrus, to urge his father to seek help.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the 35-year-old shared a touching message to his dad on Instagram.

Posting a throwback photo of himself onstage with Billy Ray when he was young, Trace began in his caption, “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. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now.

He acknowledged how the “world has beaten him down,” but hoped his message will reach the masses who love Billy Ray.

Trace went on to reveal that he and his sisters don’t know what their father is struggling with but they are worried about him. According to Trace, Billy Ray has pushed his children away and he hasn’t “been there” for his youngest daughter, Noah, who desperately wants to be part of his life.

The Cyrus Family Drama

The Cyrus household began to break apart after Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Tish Cyrus got divorced in 2022 after 30 years of being together. The couple share three children, Miley, 32, Braison, 30, and Noah, 25. Billy Ray adopted Tish’s two children, Brandi, 37, and Trace, 35, when he married her in 1993.

Following the end of their marriage, they both met and married other people, which furthered the rift with their children. Braison and Noah skipped their mother’s controversial wedding when she married Noah’s ex-boyfriend, Dominic Purcell, in 2023.

Miley Cyrus, on the other hand, who was on the hit TV series “Hannah Montana” with her father, now has an estranged relationship with him.

Noah’s relationship with her mother was not in the best place for a bit because Noah was reportedly casually seeing Purcell before her mom got with him. But it seems the two have made amends since.

Conclusion

Billy Ray Cyrus is going through a tough time, both professionally and personally. His performance at Trump’s inauguration ball was concerning, and his family drama is causing worry among his loved ones. It remains to be seen what the future holds for the country star.

FAQs

Q: What was Billy Ray Cyrus’ performance like at the inaugural ball?
A: The performance was marred by technical difficulties and Cyrus seemed distracted and unwell on stage.

Q: What did Billy Ray Cyrus’ son, Trace Cyrus, say about his father?
A: Trace shared a touching message on Instagram urging his father to seek help, citing concerns about his well-being and his impact on his family.

Q: What is going on with the Cyrus family?
A: The family has been through a tumultuous time, including a divorce and remarriages, which have led to estrangements and tension among family members.

Q: Has Billy Ray Cyrus responded to his son’s message?
A: No, Billy Ray Cyrus has not publicly responded to his son’s message, but he did release a statement addressing fans’ concerns about his performance.

Q: What is Billy Ray Cyrus dealing with outside of his performance issues?
A: Billy Ray Cyrus is also going through a divorce from his second wife, Australian singer, Firerose, and is dealing with the aftermath of their marriage.