Billy Ray Cyrus has had a wild ride in the spotlight, shining bright with hits like “Achy Breaky Heart,” his role on “Hannah Montana,” and even teaming up on the viral success of “Old Town Road” with Lil Nas X. But these days, it feels like he’s taken a step back, and we can’t help but wonder if some candid confessions over the years have contributed to his lower profile.
Things took a serious turn for Billy Ray when he had a falling out with Disney. Many might recall that in 2011, he was going through a tough time and filed for divorce from Tish Cyrus for the first time. He sat down for an interview with GQ and didn’t hold back, making eye-opening remarks about Hollywood and pointing fingers at “Hannah Montana” for wrecking his family. He was pretty frank: “It destroyed my family. I’ll tell you right now — the damn show destroyed my family.” When asked if he wished things had turned out differently, he admitted, “I hate to say it, but yes, I do. Yeah. I’d take it back in a second.” Pretty harsh words, right?
Crazy Love Story: How Billy Ray Met His Wife
Now, don’t get it twisted—Billy Ray’s honesty with GQ didn’t end his career on a down note. Fast forward a bit, and he scored a huge comeback with “Old Town Road.” Meanwhile, family dynamics appeared to be on the upswing. In a fun moment on her podcast during the pandemic, “Bright Minded: Live with Miley Cyrus,” Miley joked about video calls with him while he was in lockdown in Nashville.
However, as we now know, the pandemic saw the end of his marriage to Tish Cyrus. 2022 brought some surprises, as he shared he became closer to his buddy-turned-wife, Firerose, during the tough times of separation. It’s wild how life can flip like that, and he mentions that everyone in the family was supportive of it. But the story of how he met Firerose? Well, that raised more than a few eyebrows.
According to Billy Ray, he met Firerose while filming “Hannah Montana,” when she was a young woman in her twenties and he was nearing fifty, all the while shooting the show alongside his daughter. Despite their age gap, he couldn’t help but be impressed by her talent and friendship blossomed into romance, and now they’re married!
Relationship Troubles with Miley Cyrus
While it’s clear Billy Ray’s wide-ranging experiences have influenced his access to fame and attention, they’ve also complicated his relationship with Miley. Rumors have swirled around their bond, especially concerning her reaction to his new marriage. According to reports, Miley hasn’t been overly thrilled about the situation. However, on the flip-side, a different source quoted that Miley, at her core, still wishes him happiness.
Drama unfolded during the 2024 Grammys when Miley failed to mention her dad in her acceptance speech. And let’s face it, it definitely wasn’t a slip of the tongue, particularly as she ended the speech with a humorous remark about possibly forgetting her underwear! Plus, her Instagram tagged everyone but her father.
In conclusion, while Billy Ray Cyrus might not be dominating the headlines right now, we can’t forget those moments when he was part of the music and entertainment landscape. So while we might not hear much from him lately, don’t count him out just yet—after all, comeback stories can emerge in the most surprising ways!
