Cyrus dad 'tries to be daughter's best friend'

Billy Ray Cyrus has revealed that he tries to be his daughter Miley's "best friend".

Speaking to CNN, the singer admitted that it was difficult balancing being a dad and a star.

"I just take it one step at a time and do the best I can," he said. "My dad was to me what I try to be to Miley, which is somewhat of a best friend.

"I try my best to be a good daddy and if she wants to talk about business or music I try my best to be a good manager. I try to be all of those things because that's what my dad was to me."

Billy Ray added that it was unlikely that Miley would cover his song 'Achy Breaky Heart', but explained that other singers have expressed an interest.

"There are some major stars who want to redo that song," he divulged. "I'm flirting with the idea. There's one cat in particular that if I told you who it was, it would blow your mind. But I've got to keep it under my hat right now."