Amid family feud rumours, Billy Ray Cyrus has heaped unexpected praise on his ex-wife Tish, who is also mum to popstar daughter Miley. The actor and 90s country singer, 63, has apparently been in something of a war of words with the rest of the Cyrus clan over the last 18 months.

Speculation of Cyrus family drama has run rampant for years. Around the time Miley Cyrus and her father seemed to be fixing things, rumors of a new feud began.