Miley Cyrus Sheds Last Name Ahead of Album, Billy Ray Responds

American superstar Miley Cyrus has opted to remove her last name, ‘Cyrus,’ in anticipation of her upcoming tenth studio album, titled “Bass Persuades.” This decision prompted a public reaction from her father, Grammy-winning musician Billy Ray Cyrus, who shared his thoughts on the social media platform X.

Miley’s announcement regarding the dropping of her surname had initially ignited speculation about potential ongoing disagreements between the acclaimed singer and her father. However, Billy Ray took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to clarify the situation, revealing that his daughter had informed him of the name change in advance. He expressed unwavering support for her choice.

In his post, Billy Ray Cyrus wrote, “Family means more than ever now. I always called my little girl Miley. Just … Miley. Just like I always called my little boy Braison. I told Miley yesterday I felt good about her going with her first name. I mentioned Dolly and Cher. Thinking about it more and more … Elvis .. Prince … and so on. It’s a natural progression for an iconic superstar legend. And the legend continues! Looking forward to the new album.” His statement aimed to dispel any rumours of discord, emphasizing his pride and anticipation for Miley’s next musical project.