AceShowbiz - Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus took to social media on Saturday (November 23) to celebrate his daughter Miley Cyrus' birthday with a heartwarming post featuring throwback photos of the father-daughter duo. The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer, 63, captioned the post with a loving message, expressing his best wishes to Miley and acknowledging his habit of calling her "Mile" throughout much of her life.

Miley Cyrus acknowledged the birthday wishes from her fans on her Instagram Story, expressing her gratitude while sharing the milestone of six of her songs reaching over a billion streams on Spotify.

The birthday tribute from Billy Ray Cyrus is particularly noteworthy given recent rumors surrounding the relationship between the father and daughter. In June, Miley opened up about her relationship with Billy Ray during David Letterman's Netflix special, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction". She expressed admiration for her mother Tish Cyrus as her hero while acknowledging the influence of her father's perspective on reality and life.

While Miley has acknowledged the challenges in her father's childhood, which may have influenced his perspective, she emphasizes her deep affection for him. She credits him for providing her with a roadmap and guidance on both the positive and negative aspects of life.

The birthday tribute comes a few months after fans speculated that Miley had snubbed her father at the Grammy Awards earlier this year. While accepting the award for "Record of the Year" for her song "Flowers", Miley did not mention Billy Ray during her acceptance speech, leading to speculation of estrangement.

Despite these rumors, the birthday tribute from Billy Ray Cyrus suggests a level of affection and connection between him and his daughter. The post and Miley's response indicate that, while there may be some challenges within the family, the bond between father and daughter remains strong.