What Happened to Billy Ray Cyrus?

Billy Ray Cyrus rose to prominence in 1992 with his multi-platinum hit single 'Achy Breaky Heart' and his debut album 'Some Gave All,' which topped the Billboard 200 for 17 consecutive weeks. His career saw a resurgence in the 2000s when he co-starred with his daughter Miley Cyrus in the popular Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana' from 2006 to 2011, playing her on-screen father, Robby Ray Stewart. This period, while bringing new fame, also reportedly caused strain within his family, with Cyrus himself stating in 2011 that the show 'destroyed' his family.

His long-standing marriage to Tish Cyrus, which began in 1993, was marked by several reconciliation attempts after initial divorce filings in 2010 and 2013. However, Tish filed for divorce a third and final time in April 2022, citing irreconcilable differences and revealing they had been separated for over two years. Tish later spoke about the divorce in 2024, describing it as difficult and leading to a 'psychological breakdown' due to a fear of being alone.

Following his divorce from Tish, Cyrus became engaged to Australian singer Firerose in August 2022, whom he had met over a decade prior on the set of 'Hannah Montana'. They married on October 10, 2023. However, their marriage was short-lived, as Cyrus filed for annulment or divorce in May 2024, citing 'irreconcilable differences' and 'inappropriate marital conduct,' and alleging fraud. Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodges, denied the fraud allegations and accused Cyrus of 'extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse' and isolating her. Their divorce was finalized in August 2024, less than a year after their wedding, with both parties making public allegations.

In early 2025, Cyrus hard-launched a relationship with actress Elizabeth Hurley. Despite the personal turmoil, Cyrus has remained active in his music career. He announced in February 2025 that he would release a new album, executive produced by his son Braison Cyrus, in the summer of 2025, featuring co-written songs. Most recently, on March 21, 2026, he released a new single titled 'Ask'. Furthermore, in a significant family reconciliation, Billy Ray Cyrus appeared on the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' in March 2026, reuniting with Miley Cyrus and mending their previously strained relationship.