The 20th anniversary premiere of Hannah Montana was a full-circle moment for ’90s and early 2000s kids who grew up watching the iconic show. However, fans couldn’t shake the fact that one familiar face was missing: Miley Cyrus’ dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. His absence became noticeable, especially after Miley had previously shared that she was “really excited” to reunite with her dad for the special.
However, on the premiere night in Los Angeles, on March 23, 2026, when Billy was a no-show, fans kept wondering what the country star had been up to that evening. Here’s what we know.
Why did Billy Ray Cyrus not attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Hannah Montana?
Billy didn’t totally disappoint the fans, though. He had appeared in the anniversary special itself and shared a heartfelt father-daughter moment with Miley Cyrus. However, he couldn’t attend the L.A. premiere on March 23, 2026, due to some prior commitments. According to Billy Ray’s representatives, the singer was busy with a recording in Nashville at that time, working on new music alongside his children, Noah and Braison Cyrus.
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