Billy Ray Cyrus' son claims his dad is threatening 'legal action' after open letter asking him to get help

Following his open letter expressing concern for his father's health following his performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration, Trace posted an update on his father's alleged reaction.

"Dad my message was beyond loving. I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don't want to put your business out there like that," he began.

"But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace."

Trace added, "Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you. You should be ashamed of yourself."

The Metro Station singer concluded, "I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I'm not. Get help."

In the caption, Trace encouraged fans to "Send my dad some words of encouragement guys!! I have faith the man we all once knew is still in there somewhere. We gotta get him back."

"I don't have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family," he told the outlet.

The 30-year-old also praised Billy Ray after working on a new album with him.

"Miley used to feel overwhelmed by the family drama. She worked hard to remove herself. She's not about to get involved again," a source told the outlet. "She's in a great place now. She's thriving and looking out for herself."

"Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever," he wrote. "I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it's become obvious to everyone but you."   

Trace also expressed concerns over Billy Ray's health, writing, "We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You're not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it. Just like I showed up for you at mamaws funeral when you didn't expect me to I'm still here right now."

On Monday, January 20, Billy Ray took the stage to sing hits like "Old Town Road" and "Achy Breaky Heart" in celebration of President Donald Trump's inauguration, experiencing technical difficulties.

Billy Ray later said, "I wouldn't have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me. I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night, and I've learned through all these years when the producer says, 'You're on,' you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell."

"I was there for the people, and we had a blast," the statement shared to Instagram read. "That's called rock n' roll!!!"

Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz and Christina Dugan-Ramirez contributed to this report.