Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Billy Ray Cyrus has publicly backed his daughter Miley Cyrus after she dropped the family surname from her professional name ahead of her highly anticipated new album.
The 33-year-old singer is now promoting herself simply as “Miley,” marking a striking new chapter in her career. The change has sparked plenty of speculation among fans, particularly given the family’s previously difficult periods, but Billy Ray has made it clear that he supports his daughter’s decision.
The country star said he has always called his daughter simply Miley and described the move as a “natural progression” for an “iconic superstar legend.” He compared her new one-name identity with famous artists including Dolly, Cher, Elvis and Prince.
Billy Ray also reflected on his own career, revealing that he once considered performing simply as “Cyrus,” making his daughter’s decision particularly meaningful to him.
Miley’s name change comes as she prepares to release her 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, on September 18. The new project signals a fresh musical era for the singer, who has described the album as exploring powerful emotions, love, heartbreak and personal growth.
With her father publicly celebrating the transformation and the album release now just days away, all eyes are on “Miley” as she prepares to enter what could become one of the boldest new chapters of her career.
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