Who is Firerose Cyrus?
Joanna Rosie Hodges, also known as Firerose Cyrus, grew up in Sydney, Australia, in a household filled with symphony musicians. From a young age, she turned to songwriting to record her experiences and work through her feelings, starting in elementary school.
At the age of 19, she brought her passionate storytelling to Los Angeles, CA, after completing her education at the renowned Newtown School for the Performing Arts in Sydney.
She embarked on her journey towards fame by performing at various events, including local festivals, renowned venues like The Viper Room and The Roxy, and the popular South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.
Firerose’s journey has come full circle with the various chances she has been given, fulfilling her childhood aspirations of pursuing a music career. She was inspired by renowned artists such as Sia, Shania Twain, and Alanis Morisette, as well as popular Australian bands including Powderfinger, INXS, and Silverchair.
Over time, Firerose has faced various challenges and successes, but music has always been a constant source of guidance for her. Each new song showcases her smooth vocals and shares raw and personal stories from her heart, which have resonated with her ever-expanding fan base. This has allowed her to achieve her ultimate aspiration as a musician.
Having previously released a few singles on her own, Firerose finally found her breakthrough moment when she teamed up with Billy Ray for their song “New Day.”
She revealed that she had originally written the track as a way to uplift herself during a difficult time in her life. Reflecting on their joint project in 2021, she referred to the “Achy Breaky Heart” artist as her close friend and mentor.
Firerose Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus’ Relationship
Firerose Cyrus‘ life took a drastic turn when she met Billy Ray Cyrus, the famous singer of “Achy Breaky Heart,” who would later become her husband and singing partner.
According to Cyrus, he met Firerose while he was busy filming Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley. He happened to cross paths with the Australian artist while taking his dog for a walk in Hollywood.
Despite her efforts, Firerose Cyrus was not chosen for the job. Nonetheless, Cyrus offered to introduce her to the producers while she was on set for Hannah Montana.
Over time, they maintained communication and further deepened their connection through their mutual passion for music. Cyrus was previously married to Tish Cyrus from 1993 until April 2022, when they began divorce proceedings due to irreconcilable issues.
They have two daughters, Miley and Noah, and a son named Braison. Additionally, Cyrus officially adopted Tish’s other two children, Brandi and Trace, from her previous marriage.
After splitting from his ex-wife, Cyrus reconnected with Firerose through their shared love of songwriting and they started a romantic relationship.
They made their engagement public in the autumn of 2022. In an interview with People, Billy Ray expressed his admiration for his partner, stating, “She’s the real deal.” They expressed their love for each other by getting engaged for a year before getting married on October 10, 2023.
On May 23, 2024, Billy Ray officially filed for divorce from Firerose Cyrus after being married for seven months. The court papers stated that their marriage ended due to irreconcilable differences and inappropriate behavior, and also mentioned that Billy Ray is requesting an annulment based on claims of fraud.
Several weeks after, Billy Ray took legal action to obtain a temporary restraining order against his separated spouse, in order to stop her from using his personal and business credit cards and accounts without permission.
Subsequently, Firerose Cyrus made allegations against Billy Ray Cyrus, claiming that he had subjected her to “extreme verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse.”
