Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus has finally shared his public reaction to the news of his daughter Miley Cyrus's engagement, signalling a hopeful new chapter for the famous family after a period of well-documented strain.
A Father's Public Blessing
For the first time since the pop star confirmed her engagement to musician Maxx Morando, Billy Ray Cyrus has spoken out. The singer took to his Instagram on Thursday, December 4th, 2025, to share his joy, just one day after Miley debuted her sparkling engagement ring at a movie premiere in Los Angeles.
He posted a nostalgic throwback photo featuring himself, a young Miley, and her legendary godmother, Dolly Parton. His caption read: "No wonder you turned out so special. You have the greatest godmother in the world." He also reposted images from the premiere and a birthday dinner where Miley showed off her ring.
Healing Through Music, Not Words
This public support comes after a long and messy family rift that began following Billy Ray's divorce from Tish Cyrus in 2022. The split caused significant tension within the family, straining the father-daughter relationship for years.
Miley previously revealed that she initiated the reconciliation earlier this year with a unique "peace offering"—a song she wrote for her father's birthday. She said the emotional track moved him to tears, an intense reaction she hadn't seen since the death of his own father. For the Cyruses, music has always been their primary language of love and repair.
"Instead of therapy sessions, we do studio sessions… we send a song and say 'I love you'. And that feels peaceful for us," Miley explained about their unique path to healing.
A Happy Future for the Cyrus Family
In his final Instagram caption celebrating the engaged couple, Billy Ray expressed how "happy" he is that Miley and Maxx "found each other," warmly signing off with "love Dad." This heartfelt public endorsement marks a significant milestone.
The emotional exchange of music paved the way for this reconciliation, proving that sometimes, complex family issues don't require lengthy conversations. Now, with the past tension easing, the Cyrus family appears to be in a much better place, publicly united as they celebrate Miley's exciting next chapter with her fiancé, Maxx Morando.
