A whirlwind romance ends abruptly as country music star Billy Ray Cyrus files for annulment from his wife, Firerose, citing “inappropriate marital conduct.”
Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus in 2023
After a mere seven months of marriage, country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife, Australian musician Firerose, are parting ways. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer filed for annulment on June 11, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences and “inappropriate marital conduct.” The news comes as a shock to fans who witnessed the couple’s whirlwind romance and seemingly blissful wedding just last year.
Cyrus, 62, and Firerose, 34, exchanged vows on October 10, 2023, in an intimate ceremony. The couple shared their joy on social media, with Cyrus describing the day as “the most perfect, ethereal celebration of love.” Firerose echoed his sentiments, calling it “the sacred moment our new forever began.”
Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus in February 2024
However, the fairytale ending was short-lived. According to legal documents, the couple officially separated on May 22, 2024, just weeks after Firerose shared a loving tribute to Cyrus on their six-month wedding anniversary. In her Instagram post, she gushed about her husband being her best friend and thanked God for their relationship.
The couple’s love story began a decade ago on the set of the hit Disney Channel show “Hannah Montana,” starring Cyrus’s daughter, Miley Cyrus. Firerose, an aspiring musician at the time, met Cyrus while he was filming the popular series. In an interview before their engagement, Firerose revealed that Cyrus had been a staunch supporter of her music career, encouraging her to pursue her dreams.
Their professional relationship blossomed into romance, and they collaborated on several songs, including “New Day,” “Time,” and “Plans.” Their shared love for music seemed to solidify their bond, and their engagement in 2022 surprised many who were unaware of their romantic involvement.
This was Cyrus’s third marriage. He was previously married to Cindy Smith from 1986 to 1991 and then to Tish Finley from 1993 to 2023. His marriage to Tish, with whom he shares five children, including pop star Miley Cyrus, was marked by several public separations and reconciliations before their final split.
While the exact reasons for Cyrus’s decision to file for annulment remain private, the allegations of “inappropriate marital conduct” suggest a serious breach of trust. As details of their separation emerge, fans are left wondering what led to the sudden demise of this whirlwind romance.
