Billy Ray Cyrus’ whirlwind marriage to his much younger wife Firerose made headlines, and now, just seven months later, it seems like they are calling it quits.
Divorce Details
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, 62, has filed for divorce from his wife Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges. The couple got married in October 2023, but the divorce papers cite “irreconcilable differences” and “inappropriate marital conduct” as the reasons. Cyrus is also seeking an annulment on the grounds of fraud, though it’s not clear what he means by that.
Social Media Signals
People.com noted that the couple no longer follows each other on Instagram. TMZ was the first to report the news of their impending divorce.
Their Relationship History
Billy Ray and Firerose have known each other for years. They were friends and started writing songs together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They began dating in 2022 and got engaged, eventually marrying in October 2023.
In a joint post on social media after their wedding, they wrote, “10/10/23 will always be the beautiful, joyous day that our two souls united as one in holy matrimony. It was the most perfect, ethereal celebration of love we could have ever imagined.”
Musical Collaborations
The couple has released several songs together, including “New Day,” “Time,” “Plans,” and “After the Storm.” They described “After the Storm” as a hopeful song that resonated deeply with them.
Cyrus called it a “powerful and timely” song, while Firerose said, “Only by the grace of God did I survive my darkest nights. There is so much truth in these lyrics and it’s my purpose to help others find strength in their toughest hours.”
In August 2023, they even performed their song “Plans” together on Good Morning America.
Public Sentiments
Cyrus once mused about their relationship, saying, “We’re kind of like… It’s a peanut butter and jelly. I’m a left-handed singer-songwriter from Flatwoods, Kentucky, and she’s a trained orchestral musician…” Firerose added, “It has been a beautiful whirlwind and I’m just so grateful that I get to live my dreams every day with the love of my life.”
In February, Cyrus celebrated Firerose’s birthday by calling her the “beautiful love of my life.” In April, Firerose marked their six-month anniversary with a wedding photo, captioning it, “6 months ago I married this man. 🤍 Life isn’t always easy… but it sure helps when your husband’s also your best friend. Thank you Lord!”
Previous Marriages
This is not Billy Ray Cyrus’ first marriage. He was previously married to Tish Cyrus for 28 years, and they have five children together: Miley, Noah, Brandi, Trace, and Braison Cyrus. Billy Ray also has an older son, Christopher Cody, with Kristen Luckey.
What’s Next?
The news of their split is surprising, especially since Firerose recently celebrated their six-month anniversary. What do you think of this update? Let us know in the comments.
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