Miley Cyrus made waves at the 2024 Grammys, clinching Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit “Flowers.” However, the 31-year-old singer surprised many when she failed to acknowledge her famous father, Billy Ray Cyrus, in her acceptance speech, despite expressing gratitude to friends and family.
Adding to the intrigue, Miley’s stepfather, Dominic Purcell, attended the ceremony alongside her mother Tish, whom he married in August the previous year, showcasing his support for the star.
Australian KIIS FM radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson shared their thoughts on Miley’s decision to omit her father from her speech. “Last night when she was thanking everyone, I think it was quite obvious that she almost made a point of forgetting [her dad],” remarked Jackie, while Kyle admitted, “As a father, that would be heartbreaking.”
In her acceptance speech, Miley thanked various individuals, including her team, Crush, Columbia, family, and friends. Notably absent from her acknowledgments was her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, sparking speculation about family dynamics.
Rumors of tension within the Cyrus family have been circulating, particularly in relation to Billy Ray’s marriage to Firerose, who is significantly younger. The Achy Breaky Heart hitmaker tied the knot with Firerose in October, just two months after Tish, Miley’s mother, married Dominic Purcell.
While Miley played a significant role as the maid of honor at her mother’s wedding, she appeared to be absent from her father’s marriage ceremony. Billy Ray, previously married to Tish Cyrus, has experienced ups and downs in their relationship, including divorce filings in 2010 and 2013 (both dropped), and they share several children.
The dynamics within the Cyrus family remain under public scrutiny, with Miley’s Grammy snub adding fuel to ongoing speculation about potential rifts within the well-known family.
