Billy Ray Cyrus is a country singer best known for his iconic 1992 smash hit Achy Breaky Heart. He has recently filed for divorce from his Aussie wife, Firerose, less than a year after they tied the knot. This marks the singer's third divorce. Cyrus was previously married to Cindy Smith (1986-1991) and Tish Cyrus-Purcell (1993-2022).
As per the court documents obtained by TMZ, Cyrus is seeking an annulment, alleging that his third marriage was "obtained by fraud." He has also listed "inappropriate marital conduct" among the reasons for the request. Listing the date of separation as May 22, 2024, Firerose was already asked to vacate Cyrus's residence by May 24 afternoon.
The country singer has agreed to pay for Firerose's lodgings worth $500 a night for 10 days and $5,000 per month afterward for 90 days or until their divorce is finalized. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Billy Ray Cyrus's estimated net worth is around $10 million.
Billy Ray Cyrus's net worth explored
Billy Ray Cyrus has made a fortune as a singer-songwriter. First, he rose to stardom when he released Achy Breaky Heart in 1992. It climbed the country charts before the catchy song went mainstream and became a global phenomenon, peaking at No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
Cyrus's 1992 single was also a smash hit in several countries. It made a name in Australia, where it became the best-selling track during that time and turned out to be the first-ever single in the country to earn triple Platinum status.
This feat led to him releasing his debut album titled Some Gave All, which was another commercial success. It clinched No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for 17 consecutive weeks, thanks in huge part to Achy Breaky Heart.
Another smash hit in Billy Ray Cyrus's musical career is his 2019 song with Lil Nas X, Old Town Road. It stayed at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list for 19 straight weeks. The song earned the country star his first two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video.
He also has other Billboard toppers, including Could Have Been Me (No.72), She's Not Crying Anymore (No.70), Busy Man (No.46), and his song with his daughter Miley Cyrus, Ready, Set, Don't Go (No.37).
While much of his fortune (around $10 million net worth) is from his music career which has been going on for several decades, Billy Ray Cyrus also has acting and producing credits.
He starred as the Montana doctor Clint "Doc" Cassidy in PAX TV's medical drama Doc, which ran from 2001-2004. The country star also brought his acting chops to the big screen in the 2001 film Mulholland Drive and the 2010 Jacki Chan movie The Spy Next Door.
Moreover, Billy Ray Cyrus's comedic acting success was alongside his equally famous daughter Miley Cyrus in the Disney show, Hannah Montana. He played Miley's onscreen father, Robby Ray Stewart, before reprising his role and producing Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009.
While detailed information on Billy Ray Cyrus's assets is unavailable, the singer has accumulated a lot of wealth as a singer, songwriter, actor, and producer.