The relationships connecting the Cyrus brothers underwent noticeable shifts following Billy Ray and Tish's formal divorce in April 2022 after 28 years of marriage. Both parents quickly moved on to new high-profile unions, Tish married actor Dominic Purcell in August 2023, while Billy Ray married Australian singer Firerose in late 2023 before filing for divorce seven months later.
These marital transitions triggered public speculation regarding sibling alliances. When Tish married Purcell in Malibu, Miley served as maid of honor, with older sister Brandi Cyrus and brother Trace in attendance. Braison and younger sister Noah were absent from the ceremony, spotted instead at a Los Angeles retail store on the same weekend. Online commentators seized on the perceived rift, suggesting the siblings had divided their loyalties between their parents.
Trace addressed family divisions openly on social media, writing that complex families naturally experience strain under public scrutiny. He reiterated his loyalty to his mother while maintaining respect for his upbringing. Braison has largely stayed quiet regarding the parental drama, focusing his public messaging strictly on his regional tour dates and his family life in Tennessee. The brothers have had to manage personal family friction in full view of millions of online observers.
