When the renowned pop artist Miley removed “Cyrus” from her social media handles earlier this week, it sparked speculation among fans and followers.
Some wondered if this move was a result of personal issues, such as mourning the passing of her honorary godmother, Dolly Parton. Others speculated about potential conflicts with her famous father, country music star Billy Ray Cyrus. There were also suggestions that this change might be related to the upcoming release of her new album.
Billy Ray Cyrus took to social media today to address the confusion. Posting on Instagram, he shared a throwback photo of himself with his children from their younger days, emphasizing that he always referred to his daughter as Miley, a nickname that originated from her constant smiling as a baby. Miley’s birth name is Destiny Hope Cyrus.
During Miley’s childhood, Billy Ray Cyrus introduced her to country music legend Dolly Parton, whom he had befriended while touring as her opening act. Parton was asked to be Miley’s godmother, a role that both Cyruses cherished. Following Parton’s recent passing, the Cyruses have publicly expressed their profound sense of loss.
Billy Ray Cyrus, who celebrated his 65th birthday on the day of Dolly Parton’s death, emphasized the significance of family during this time. He supported Miley’s decision to use only her first name for her career, drawing parallels to iconic figures like Dolly Parton, Cher, Elvis, and Prince, suggesting that it is a natural progression for a superstar of Miley’s caliber.
It appears that Miley’s adjustment to using a single name is more of a rebranding effort rather than an official name change. Her upcoming tenth studio album, “Bass Persuades,” is set for release on September 18, with two concerts scheduled at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in October. Expressing her excitement for these events, Miley shared on Instagram that performing in L.A., a place close to her heart, holds special significance for her.