Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus have ended their marriage after 30 years
14 may 2026 в 00:13
Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus-Percell were together for nearly three decades before officially ending their marriage in 2022. Throughout their relationship, the couple created one of the most well-known families in the entertainment world, raising children Miley, Noah, Brandi, Trace, and Braison Cyrus while simultaneously building careers in music, television, and film.
Tish met the then-up-and-coming country music star in 1991 at a club, shortly after his divorce from his first wife, Cindy Smith. At that time, Billy Ray was reportedly homeless and trying to break into the industry.
In November 1992, Tish and Billy Ray became parents to their eldest daughter, Miley. That same year, Billy Ray also became the father of a son, Christopher Cody, from another woman named Kristin.
Shortly before Christmas in December 1993, Tish and Billy married in their home in Tennessee. The recorded artist then adopted Tish’s children, Brandi and Braison.
In May 1994, Tish and Billy welcomed their son Braison.
In January 2000, the couple had Noah.
Billy Ray and Miley were cast in roles for the series «Hannah Montana». During an interview with Tish in 2024 for the show «Call Her Daddy», - the president of Hopetown Entertainment stated that she urged her ex-husband to take on a role on Disney Channel so the whole family could live together while he and Miley worked on the set.
Billy Ray filed for divorce from Tish in 2010. The couple released a statement saying, «As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family. We are trying to work through some personal issues. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers».
That same year, rumors surfaced that Tish had an affair with Poison frontman Bret Michaels, but he firmly denied those speculations. Ultimately, Billy Ray and Tish reconciled and canceled the divorce in 2011.
In 2011, Billy Ray shocked the world by stating that «Hannah Montana destroyed [his] family» in an interview with GQ. However, he later retracted that statement and said on The View that he had «backed out of the divorce».
«I want to restore my family», - he said. «Everything is better than ever now… I feel like I got my Miley back. We are once again the dad and daughter we were before Hannah Montana».
Just two years later, Tish filed for divorce from Billy. Both stated in their announcements to PEOPLE that the situation was a «personal matter» and that they were trying to figure out how to move forward. A month later, the couple canceled the divorce again and shared their decision in a statement received by PEOPLE.
«We both woke up and realized we love each other and decided to stay together», - Tish and Billy Ray said. «We both started attending couples therapy, which we hadn’t done in 22 years of being together, and it brought us closer and opened our communication in amazing ways… Tish also noted that marriage can be very challenging, especially after 22 years in the entertainment industry. We had tough times, but we both realized we didn’t want to be another statistic and wanted to make it work».
Tish and Billy attended the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards with their children to support Miley, making the evening a perfect family event.
Tish celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary shortly after Miley married her now ex-husband Liam Hemsworth.
«25 years ago today @billyraycyrus and I stood in our living room in Franklin [Tennessee] and said 'I do.' I can definitely say that everything has come full circle!» she wrote in an Instagram post at the time.
Tish and Billy Ray ultimately separated and announced it to the world in a joint statement, according to PEOPLE.
«After 30 years, five wonderful children, and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways»
Tish met the then-up-and-coming country music star in 1991 at a club, shortly after his divorce from his first wife, Cindy Smith. At that time, Billy Ray was reportedly homeless and trying to break into the industry.
In November 1992, Tish and Billy Ray became parents to their eldest daughter, Miley. That same year, Billy Ray also became the father of a son, Christopher Cody, from another woman named Kristin.
Shortly before Christmas in December 1993, Tish and Billy married in their home in Tennessee. The recorded artist then adopted Tish’s children, Brandi and Braison.
In May 1994, Tish and Billy welcomed their son Braison.
In January 2000, the couple had Noah.
Billy Ray and Miley were cast in roles for the series «Hannah Montana». During an interview with Tish in 2024 for the show «Call Her Daddy», - the president of Hopetown Entertainment stated that she urged her ex-husband to take on a role on Disney Channel so the whole family could live together while he and Miley worked on the set.
Billy Ray filed for divorce from Tish in 2010. The couple released a statement saying, «As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family. We are trying to work through some personal issues. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers».
That same year, rumors surfaced that Tish had an affair with Poison frontman Bret Michaels, but he firmly denied those speculations. Ultimately, Billy Ray and Tish reconciled and canceled the divorce in 2011.
In 2011, Billy Ray shocked the world by stating that «Hannah Montana destroyed [his] family» in an interview with GQ. However, he later retracted that statement and said on The View that he had «backed out of the divorce».
«I want to restore my family», - he said. «Everything is better than ever now… I feel like I got my Miley back. We are once again the dad and daughter we were before Hannah Montana».
Just two years later, Tish filed for divorce from Billy. Both stated in their announcements to PEOPLE that the situation was a «personal matter» and that they were trying to figure out how to move forward. A month later, the couple canceled the divorce again and shared their decision in a statement received by PEOPLE.
«We both woke up and realized we love each other and decided to stay together», - Tish and Billy Ray said. «We both started attending couples therapy, which we hadn’t done in 22 years of being together, and it brought us closer and opened our communication in amazing ways… Tish also noted that marriage can be very challenging, especially after 22 years in the entertainment industry. We had tough times, but we both realized we didn’t want to be another statistic and wanted to make it work».
Tish and Billy attended the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards with their children to support Miley, making the evening a perfect family event.
Tish celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary shortly after Miley married her now ex-husband Liam Hemsworth.
«25 years ago today @billyraycyrus and I stood in our living room in Franklin [Tennessee] and said 'I do.' I can definitely say that everything has come full circle!» she wrote in an Instagram post at the time.
Tish and Billy Ray ultimately separated and announced it to the world in a joint statement, according to PEOPLE.
«After 30 years, five wonderful children, and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways»
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