Washington, Oct. 6 -- Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus recently released her latest song, 'Secrets', and dedicated the track to her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, reported People.

Miley described the gesture as a "peace offering" following years of reported tension between the father and daughter.

In a recent episode of CBS News Sunday Morning, she was asked how her dad reacted when she gave him the song, which also served as a birthday present as he turned 64 in August.

"My dad cried," Miley said, adding that "everyone I say that to, they go, 'I remember when my dad cried.' "

"You don't see your dad cry a lot," the star continued, adding that it's something "you remember," whether they are "happy tears or painful tears."

Miley continued, "I don...