Celebrity Celebrity Family Celebrity Family Dynamics Billy Ray Cyrus Writes Emotional Post About Daughters Miley and Noah: 'I'm Actually Crying' "I'm so damn proud of both of you," wrote Billy Ray, praising both Miley and Noah as they launch new eras of music By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 25, 2025 07:05PM EDT Miley Cyrus; Billy Ray Cyrus; Noah Cyrus. Photo: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty; Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty; Taylor Hill/WireImage Billy Ray Cyrus is supporting his daughters Miley and Noah as they enter new eras of music"I'm so damn proud of both of you. I’m actually crying as I write this," he wrote in an emotional Instagram postMiley recently announced her new album Something Beautiful, which follows the release of Noah's new song "Don't Put It All on Me" last week Billy Ray Cyrus feels proud to be a father. As his daughters Miley and Noah both launch into new eras of music, the 63-year-old "Achy Breaky Heart" singer posted to Instagram on March 25 and expressed his pride in an emotional post. "Holy s---. I seldom ever swear in my post but this deserves one! You are witnessing in real time what it feels like for a Dad who with in less than one [week's] time has had his ass kicked and his mind blown by not one …but two of his own daughters," wrote Billy Ray, tagging Miley, 32, and Noah, 25. Noah Cyrus Posts About Dad Billy Ray for the First Time After Brother Trace Hinted at Possible Estrangement The country star's post featured a photo of Miley released earlier this week in promotion of her forthcoming album Something Beautiful, as well as a still from Noah's new "Don't Put It All on Me" music video, which dropped March 19. "Flesh and blood… completely taking their art to a whole new level. Congratulations girls! Well done," continued Billy Ray's post. "I’m so damn proud of both of you. I’m actually crying as I write this. Thank God you can’t see me. Have fun now and be happy! Love Dad," concluded his note. Billy Ray Cyrus and Ex Tish Both Send Condolences to Friend Dolly Parton After Husband Carl Dean's Death Noah Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus in Los Angeles in February 2019. Michael Kovac/Getty Last month, Noah shared a celebratory note around the release of Billy Ray's recent single "Lost," marking the first time she spoke publicly about her father since brother Trace Cyrus hinted at estrangement within their family. "So proud of my Dad's INCREDIBLE new single LOST with my good, old friend [Sam Tinnesz] and [Tommee Profitt]," she wrote at the time, adding two red hearts. "Lost" marked Billy Ray's first release since his controversial performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, which was plagued with technical difficulties. Billy Ray Cyrus Congratulates Daughter Miley and Beyoncé on Grammys 2025 Win as She Likes Post amid Family Drama Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Joe Raedle/Getty After the performance, Trace, 35, shared an open letter of concern to Billy Ray, who's also dad to Brandi, 37, and Braison 30, with ex-wife Tish Cyrus, as well as son Christopher, 32. "Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you've pushed us all away," wrote Trace. "Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven't even been there for her. That's your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow just like me she still idolizes you though." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus in March 2017. Kevin Mazur/Getty Billy Ray seemed to respond to Trace's letter on Jan. 26, when he shared a clip from his 2009 music video for "Somebody Said a Prayer," which features Trace. "Sunday callin," Billy Ray captioned the footage on YouTube. "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 🙏🏼" Following Miley's latest Grammy win in the best country duo/group performance category for her song "II Most Wanted" with Beyoncé on Feb. 2, Billy Ray posted to Instagram and wrote, "Congratulations @mileycyrus and @beyonce on their well-deserved @recordingacademy Grammy wins! Couldn’t be prouder!!!" Glen Luchford Miley's Something Beautiful album is set for a May 30 release alongside an "accompanying visual film" expected to showcase the Grammy winner "in a striking visual narrative, featuring archival Thierry Mugler couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, custom Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa," according to her Instagram. Noah's latest single, "Don't Put It All on Me" with Fleet Foxes, is out now. Close