Trace Cyrus claims his father Billy Ray has threatened him with legal action: ‘You should be ashamed’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Trace Cyrus, the son of Billy Ray Cyrus, has accused his father of threatening him with legal action after he shared an impassioned statement about the country star’s recent controversies. Last week, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s adopted son, also a musician, claimed he “barely recognised” the man he once knew and alleged that Billy Ray had pushed him and his other children – including pop stars Miley and Noah Cyrus – away. Clearly he’s exhausted all means possible of reaching out to him directly/privately.” Trace Cyrus accused his father Billy Ray of threatening him with legal action While Billy Ray has not directly responded in public to his son’s posts, he shared his own to Instagram on the same day as Trace’s latest statement. “Thirty-six years ago I was working with Elvis and saw him take the same kind of flak you’re taking now.” Billy Ray was seemingly alluding to the controversy he has been subjected to in recent weeks after performing at the Liberty Ball, as part of US president Donald Trump’s inauguration.