Billy Ray Cyrus Congratulates Daughter Miley and Beyoncé on Grammys 2025 Win as She Likes Post amid Family Drama

Mar. 15, 2025

Billy Ray Cyrus; Miley Cyrus; Beyoncé.Photo:AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty

AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty

Billy Ray Cyrusis offering his congratulations toBeyoncéandMiley Cyruson theirGrammywins.

On Feb. 2, theHannah Montanaalumcelebrated his daughter and Queen Bey’s Grammywin for best country duo/group performancefor their song “II Most Wanted.”

“Congratulations @mileycyrus and @beyonce on their well-deserved @recordingacademyGrammywins!” Billy, 63,wrote on Instagrambeneath an image announcing their win. “Couldn’t be prouder!!!”

Miley, 32, who brought her boyfriendMaxx Morandoandher mother — and Billy’s ex-wife — Tishto the awards show, “liked” the Instagram post. The Grammy win was the first Miley took home in the country category — beating out her dad who is perhaps best known for his country song “Achy Breaky Heart.”

The “Flowers” singer also celebrated her win onstage at the awards ceremony when presenting theGrammy for record of the year, shouting out Beyoncé, 43, and joking that even if she wasn’t named as the winner, she might just say it was.

Miley Cyrus at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

Miley’s acknowledgment of her dad’s congratulations comes afterBilly’s concerning performanceat Donald Trump’s inauguration, where he gave bizarre performances of “Old Town Road” and “Achy Breaky Heart.” Fans online called it an “epic disaster,” “cringe-worthy” and “legitimately concerning.”

Billy chalked up the performance to technical issues. “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!!!“he told PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.

He doubled down on his performancethe following day on Instagram, telling fans, “I just don’t think you understand.”

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Miley’s brotherTrace penned an open letter to BillyonInstagramdays later addressing his behavior. “You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it,” he said in his emotional plea.

“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’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help,” Trace, 35, continued. “You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.”

Beyoncé at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

Miley has kept herself separate from the family dramaand doesn’t want to get involved, as per an exclusive source.

source: people.com