Pop sensation Miley recently caused a stir by removing “Cyrus” from her social media handles, sparking speculation among fans and followers. Some wondered if this move was tied to her emotional state following the passing of her godmother, Dolly Parton, while others speculated about potential rifts with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, or upcoming album releases.
Billy Ray Cyrus took to social media to clarify the situation, revealing that he has always affectionately referred to his daughter as Miley, a nickname derived from her constant smiling as a baby. Miley, originally named Destiny Hope Cyrus, was introduced to Dolly Parton at a young age by her father, who toured with the country music icon and asked her to be Miley’s godmother.
The Cyrus family has publicly mourned the loss of Dolly Parton, emphasizing the importance of family during this difficult time. Billy Ray Cyrus expressed his support for Miley’s decision to perform under a single name, drawing parallels to iconic superstars like Cher, Elvis, and Prince who have done the same in the past. It appears that Miley’s adjustment to using only her first name is more of a rebranding effort than an official name change.
Meanwhile, Miley is gearing up for the release of her tenth studio album, “Bass Persuades,” scheduled for September 18, along with two upcoming concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in October. Excited about the prospect of performing in L.A., Miley shared her sentiments on Instagram this week, expressing her love for the city and anticipation for the upcoming shows.
