Billy Ray Cyrus talked with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts on Wednesday to set the record straight about his daughter, Miley Cyrus, and his relationship with Disney. He said that during the GQ interview in which he blamed Disney for his family’s problems, he was in a “dark place” and that he considers Disney to be “part of his family”. Billy Ray said he hoped to be more of a dad instead of just a friend to his kids.

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