Miley Cyrus is opening up about her childhood and how she differed from her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, growing up. In a new TikTok series inspired by her latest single, «Used to Be Young,» Miley is reflecting on her past, from her birth in 1992 until the present day. «When I was born, my dad had the no.
1 country song,» Miley recalls before discussing how she and her father differed in their approach to fame. «My dad grew up the opposite of me, so I think that's where me and my dad's relationship to fame and success is wildly different,» she mused of the «Achy Breaky Heart» singer. «Him feeling loved by a big audience impacted him emotionally more than it ever could me.
When he feels special or important, it's like healing a childhood wound. And I've always been made to feel like a star.» The discussion causes the alum to tear up, admitting, «It makes me emotional, so I think that's the difference,» before she wipes away tears, saying, «Oh, it got me.»Looking at a video of her younger self reacting to Billy Ray singing, Miley adds, «I do have a lot of great memories singing music with my dad, like, learning and absorbing and I think I can see my wheels turning and watching his voice and the way that he's using the instrument.
I will say I feel vocally, my dad was under appreciated.»Used To Be Young (Series) — PART 2 Miley's video comes shortly after she served as her mom, Tish Cyrus', maid of honor in her recent wedding to star Dominic Purcell.
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