Overview

• Miley told CBS News Sunday Morning on Oct. 5 that her father cried when she gifted him the song "Secrets" for his 64th birthday in August.
• She described the track as a deliberate peace offering and said they are now at peace with each other after years of reported tension.
• Miley explained that she and her father communicate best through music, using songs and studio sessions instead of traditional therapy.
• Hours after the interview aired, Billy Ray posted support on Instagram, writing that a single great song can outdo a million therapy sessions.
• Released publicly in September, "Secrets" features Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, underscoring a reconciliation that followed family strain after the parents' 2022 divorce.