Billy Ray Happy With Miley Pics

Billy Ray Cyrus has stirred up more controversy surrounding his daughter Miley's seemingly topless shoot for Vanity Fair magazine when he spoke out on the US Today Show on Tuesday.

The Hannah Montana star hit the headlines back in May after appearing topless draped in a silk sheet for US Vanity Fair.

The country star was quick to defend his daughter, and renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, commenting:

"I did my picture with Miley and then I headed on up to Washington State to play for the troops. I wasn't there at the time, so I was surprised when I saw it... If I could've stayed, I would've.

"Her publicist was there and everybody seemed in control. I didn't think they were going to strip her down and wrap her in a blanket".

Cyrus adds he has no regrets despite the initial shock, insisting his experience and reflection of his own musical career has helped him to give Miley her own perspective.