Miley Cyrus took home her first country Grammy Award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, winning the Best Duo/Group Performance category for her collaboration with Beyoncé on "II Most Wanted." The win was met with congratulations from her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who himself has two Grammy Awards for his work on "Old Town Road."
Billy Ray, who has been nominated for five country Grammys, took to Instagram to celebrate his daughter's achievement, posting a graphic of her win and writing, "Congratulations @mileycyrus and @beyonce on their well-deserved @recordingacademy Grammy wins! Couldn't be prouder!!!"
The post was met with positive reactions from fans, many of whom expressed their pride in Miley's success and their support for Billy Ray. However, one fan pointed out the irony of Billy Ray's congratulations, referencing his past comments about Miley.
Billy Ray's post comes amidst ongoing family drama, sparked by his son Trace's open letter to his father urging him to seek help. The family drama has been linked to Billy Ray's controversial performance at the Presidential Inauguration.
In a previous Instagram post, Billy Ray expressed his desire for healing within the family, writing, "Giving thanks for the California Rain. Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain. Praying for my family. For my children ... sons and daughters...and their mother. Let this moment be the start of healing for us all. 'The Past does not equal the future.' Amen."
The post was subsequently removed by Instagram, prompting Billy Ray to share a link to a Billboard article on the subject. He reiterated his desire for family healing, stating, "All I want is healing for my family. I am so glad to see the message of love is uniting us. It's time to turn the page. #ThePastDoesNotEqualTheFuture."