"He should shut up": Internet reacts as Billy Ray Cyrus opens up about family tensions in Mother’s Day message

Billy Ray Cyrus made a long Instagram post this Mother's Day, which has now sparked mixed reactions online.

The 63-year-old country singer took to his official Instagram page to reflect on his past, his family troubles, and his ex-wife, Tish Cyrus.

The singer is known for his 1992 hit Achy Breaky Heart. He has had a quite publicly-discussed personal life. His family drama has evidently made its way into the public eye multiple times.

In his Mother's Day message, Billy Ray Cyrus spoke about his role in that family rift and his split from Tish, and the role of daughter Miley Cyrus, among other things.

Billy Ray Cyrus' Mother's Day post from his official Instagram account reads:

"Happy Mother's Day to all #StrongMothers out there. Here's a couple that made our family who and what we are in this photo for Sunday Callin. My Mom Ruthie... who loved Willie and her mama Mary who was born with the musical gift and passed it down to all of us in the family who play music by ear... Thank God she did... cause I can't read a note. Speakin of... I too rarely comment on rumors... but on this given day... I give you my truth."

He continued:

"I'm so proud of Miley and her guts and her courage... her wisdom and strength to bring it when our family needed it most. We are so close to a full healing. We have all been through a lot. On this Mother's Day I would like to testify to a couple facts. 1) I still very much believe in the power of prayer and respectfully ask if you do also... and have an extra prayer for the CYRUS Family... I humbly would accept.

"I must also add, as I witnessed just yesterday before 60 Gold Star Family's who had lost Sons and Daughters in service of our country... Please put a prayer in for them also... or give them mine if need be. Our family can heal. We are all still here. Those family's have suffered a loss that can not be replaced or changed," it rareadurther.

He concluded:

"2) Tish Cyrus was and is the very definition of a strong mother. Trust me I'm the first to admit... being married to me was not easy. I'm very good at making mistakes. A very imperfect man. But thank goodness...somewhere along the line my Mama also taught me "life is a series of adjustments. "Ha ha! Yep. Being honest here. Since I was a kid... I had to learn that lesson the hard way. Funny how history repeats itself. Full circle."

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Internet reactions to Billy Ray Cyrus' Mother's Day post

Netizens were quick to note Billy Ray Cyrus' statement. They took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to voice their opinions. One such netizen commented:

"He should shut up."

Multiple other X users also weighed in:

"Billy ray using social media like its a family therapy session lol. my parents just blocked each other and called it a day," joked a netizen.

"I hope they all work it out," wished another.

"Tomorrow is never promised. Proud of them for taking the steps to amend their relationships. You only get one life with your parents until they are gone," penned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Billy Ray's heartfelt message shows he's hoping for healing with Miley and Tish. Asking for prayers on Mother's Day feels genuine—hoping the Cyrus family finds peace," stated an X user.

"Family issues should be nobody business," declared another.

"Oh my god. Who cares!," shared a third.

Sources close to the family told People Magazine that the Cyrus family is trying to move past the public drama that made headlines in 2024.

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