Billy Ray Cyrus' Family ‘Genuinely Worried’ After Inauguration Show Meltdown

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball where President Donald Trump is expected later in the evening on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Billy Ray Cyrus' son Trace publicly pleaded with his dad to get help following the singer’s catastrophic performance at a Trump inauguration ball.

The son, who is the older half-brother to famous sisters Miley and Noah Cyrus, posted to Instagram Wednesday night that his family has been “genuinely worried” about the Achy Breaky Heart singer, 63, writing that he fears they will lose him “far too soon.”

“Sadly the man I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now,” Trace wrote. “It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”

The heartbreaking plea comes just days after the star acted erratically during his Liberty Inaugural Ball performance Monday that was plagued with technical difficulties, even refusing to leave the stage at one point.

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In the post, Trace mentioned how his dad hasn’t been there for his 25-year-old sister, singer Noah Cyrus, whom he called Billy Ray’s “baby girl.”

“I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon,” he said. “You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it.”

Miley Cyrus' brother said that he did not know what Billy Ray was “struggling with exactly,” but wrote that he’s a year and a half clean from alcohol and has felt “amazing.”

“I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help. You know how to reach me.”

For his part, Billy Ray Cyrus has seemed unfazed by the technical difficulties at the show and the criticism of his performance.

“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me,” Cyrus told People magazine in a statement Tuesday.