Billy Ray Cyrus and Dolly Parton became friends while touring in the 1990s, and she is godmother to his daughter Miley Cyrus Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE.

Country Music legend Billy Ray Cyrus is speaking up and revealing how “surprised” he was to learn that Beyoncé and her Country-inspired album ‘Cowboy Carter’ were snubbed by the CMA ...

There's no denying that the last few years have been a rollercoaster for Billy Ray Cyrus ... Well, hats, aviators, and cowboy-esque clothing have all worked for Cyrus in the past!