Billy Ray Cyrus Says Family Was Attacked by Satan — and He Blames ‘Hannah Montana’

Miley Cyrus’ father worriedly compares her to Kurt Cobain, Anna Nicole Smith, and Michael Jackson

Billy Ray Cyrus says his family was torn apart by the success of daughter Miley's Disney hit "Hannah Montana" — and that there's "no doubt" the family was attacked by Satan.

In a stunning GQ interview, the "Achy Breaky Heart" singer traces his family's collapse to their arrival in Hollywood, when Miley would point out a sign on the way to the "Hannah Montana" studio each morning that said "ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY: ATHEISTS UNITED."

"A physical sign," he said. "It could have easily said 'You will now be attacked by Satan.' Entering this industry, you are now on the highway to darkness…'"

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Asked if he really believed his family was attacked, he said, "I think we are right now.

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