Miley Cyrus had a fantastic night at the Grammy Awards in February 2025. This marked her first public appearance since her brother Trace Cyrus voiced worries about their father Billy Ray Cyrus. Miley attended the show with her mother Tish Cyrus and boyfriend Maxx Morando.
Grammy Win for Country Collaboration "II Most Wanted" with Beyoncé Before Dad's Recognition
Shortly after arriving at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the awards ceremony Miley received exciting news. She and Beyoncé won a Grammy for their song "II Most Wanted" from Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album . They won in the country duo or group performance category. This Grammy win in the country category comes before her father Billy Ray Cyrus has received a Grammy in the same genre.
Trace Cyrus Expressed Concern for Billy Ray Cyrus Prior to Miley's Grammy Appearance
Miley's appearance at the Grammys followed an emotional message from her brother Trace Cyrus to their father Billy Ray Cyrus in January. Trace shared his worries on Instagram stating he barely recognized his father anymore. This message came after public concern about Billy Ray's performance at The Liberty Ball during President Donald Trump's inauguration celebrations.
Trace wrote that Billy Ray was not healthy and everyone could see it. He expressed love and fear that the world might lose him too soon and offered help if Billy Ray was willing to accept it. Billy Ray responded to the criticism days later to People magazine stating he was there for the people and had a great time regardless of technical issues during the performance.
Cyrus Family Drama Unfolds Publicly but Miley Cyrus Focuses on Her Own Path
In late January a family source mentioned to People that the Cyrus family wants to avoid further public drama. The source indicated that Miley Noah Braison and Tish Cyrus are not interested in a family feud. Another source revealed that Miley is intentionally distancing herself from family drama to maintain her well-being. She is reportedly thriving and prioritizing her own life.
Miley has not publicly commented on the family situation. At the previous year's Grammy Awards she notably omitted her father from her acceptance speech for record of the year. However in a prior interview Miley acknowledged her father's earlier influence in her career.
Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus Make History with Country Music Grammy Wins at 2025 Awards
Beyoncé also achieved significant milestones at the 2025 Grammys. She became the first Black woman to win a Grammy for a country music song since the Pointer Sisters in 1975. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album earned her the best country album award. Taylor Swift presented this award to her.
Beyoncé had a total of 11 nominations this year including album of the year for "Cowboy Carter". This marked her first nominations in the Country & American Roots categories. Her wins are historically significant as no Black female solo artist had previously won a Grammy in country music. Mickey Guyton was the first Black female solo artist recognized in a country category with a nomination in recent years.
Beyoncé's Journey and "Cowboy Carter" Album Reflect Industry Challenges and Genre Bending
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album was created over five years and stemmed from an experience where she felt unwelcome in the country music scene. She mentioned the criticisms she faced when entering the genre pushed her to challenge limitations and blend genres. In 2016 her performance at the CMA Awards received a cool reception and her song "Daddy Lessons" was rejected for Grammy country category consideration.
"Cowboy Carter" has been a catalyst for recognizing Black country artists and the genre's origins. Beyoncé announced a tour for the album. Miley Cyrus expressed admiration for Beyoncé and highlighted the personal connection in their collaboration "II Most Wanted" referencing their shared country roots from Texas and Tennessee.
Miley Cyrus's Grammy Look and Career Recognition at 2025 Ceremony
Miley Cyrus's fashion at the 2025 Grammys also drew attention . She wore a custom black leather Saint Laurent dress with a halter neckline and a high slit skirt. Her hairstyle a jellyfish cut with blonde highlights and dramatic makeup completed her look. Miley won her first Grammy in 2024 for "Flowers" and had been nominated multiple times before. She mentioned in an interview feeling finally taken seriously at the Grammys after 20 years in the industry.
Billy Ray Cyrus congratulated Miley and Beyoncé on their Grammy win for "II Most Wanted" on social media despite their strained relationship. Miley attended the Grammys with her mother and boyfriend and presented an award during the show. Sources indicate Miley is not currently seeking to repair her relationship with her father.
Miley Cyrus and her mother Tish Cyrus were seen together enjoying the Grammy event and taking photos with other artists. Miley expressed gratitude for working with Beyoncé and praised her for her talent and character following the release of "Cowboy Carter".