Miley Cyrus made headlines at the Grammys 2024 not only for her impressive wins but also for snubbing her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, in her acceptance speech. The 31-year-old singer took home the awards for Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit track “Flowers.” However, when it came time to thank her friends and family, she failed to mention her famous father.
The absence of any mention of Billy Ray Cyrus did not go unnoticed by fans and media alike. Australian KIIS FM radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson discussed Miley’s decision to snub her dad on their show. Jackie pointed out that it seemed like Miley intentionally forgot to mention her father, which Kyle admitted would be heartbreaking for any father.
During her acceptance speech, Miley expressed her gratitude for the award but also emphasized that she hoped it wouldn’t change anything. She stated, “This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world is spectacular…”
Miley went on to thank the people who have supported her throughout her career, including her team, Crush, Columbia, her mother Tish, her sister, and her close friends. She also mentioned her “main gays” and humorously added that she might have forgotten underwear. However, there was no mention of her father in her speech.
Rumors of a rift in the Cyrus family have been circulating for some time now, with fans speculating that Billy Ray’s marriage to Firerose, who is 27 years younger than him, has caused tension within the family. In October, Billy Ray officially tied the knot with the Australian singer in what he described as an “ethereal celebration of love.” Just two months prior, Miley’s mother Tish had married Dominic Purcell, known for his role in “Prison Break.”
Miley had served as the maid of honor at her mother’s wedding but did not appear to attend her father’s nuptials. Billy Ray and Tish were previously married from 1993 until Tish filed for divorce in April 2022, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The couple had their ups and downs throughout their relationship, with Billy Ray filing for divorce in 2010, which was later dropped. Tish also filed for divorce in 2013, but that, too, was dropped.
Together, Billy Ray and Tish share five children: Miley, Noah, Braison, Brandi, and Trace. Billy Ray also adopted Brandi and Trace from Tish’s previous relationship and has a son named Christopher with his ex, Kristin Luckey.
The absence of any mention of Billy Ray Cyrus in Miley’s Grammy acceptance speech has only fueled the ongoing rumors of a strained relationship within the Cyrus family. While the exact reasons behind the snub remain unknown, it is clear that there is some tension between Miley and her father. As fans continue to speculate, only time will tell if the family can mend their differences and find common ground once again.
