Pop singer Miley caused a stir when she removed “Cyrus” from her social media handles recently, sparking speculation among fans. Some wondered if this move was related to her emotional state following the passing of her honorary godmother, Dolly Parton, or a rift with her father, country star Billy Ray Cyrus. Others speculated it could be linked to her upcoming album release.
Billy Ray Cyrus addressed the confusion in a social media post today, revealing that he has always referred to his daughter as Miley. He shared a throwback photo with his children from their younger years, explaining that Miley, originally named Destiny Hope Cyrus, earned her nickname due to her constant smiling.
Billy Ray also disclosed that he introduced Miley to Dolly Parton early on, with Parton eventually becoming Miley’s godmother. Both Billy Ray and Miley have expressed their grief over Parton’s recent passing.
On the day of Parton’s death, Billy Ray, now 65, emphasized the importance of family and supported Miley’s decision to use a single name for her career. He likened this choice to other iconic stars like Dolly and Cher, highlighting the natural evolution of a legendary artist.
The adjustment in Miley’s name does not seem to be an official change but rather a rebranding. Her upcoming tenth studio album, “Bass Persuades,” is set for release on Sept. 18, alongside the announcement of two live shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in October. Miley expressed her excitement about returning to the stage in her beloved city, sharing her sentiments on Instagram earlier this week.
