IN his most famous hit Billy Ray Cyrus crooned about his “achy breaky heart” and the devastation of a relationship coming to an end. But it seems there’s no love lost when it comes to his soon-to-be ex-wife Firerose , as the pair launch into a vicious war of words amid their explosive divorce battle. Billy married the Australian singer , real name Johanna Rose Hodges, seven months ago but in May filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences” and “inappropriate marital conduct”.
Since then a series of wild allegations have emerged from both sides including the country singer, 62, claiming his wife, 35, committed “marital fraud” by lying about her last name. Firerose, who is just four years older than Billy’s daughter Miley , 31, claimed in court documents filed in Tennessee to have been in “an emotional and psychological prison” due to her partner launching regular “verbal assaults”. Those remarks were branded “confusing and suspicious” by Billy’s lawyers, who have shared a handwritten note and text message Firerose “begging Mr Cyrus to forgive her” This week, Billy was said to be “more relieved every day that he’s done with his marriage ” according to a source, who spoke to People magazine .
They added: “He believes she only married him for financial and other reasons. He's convinced that she didn't marry him for love.” As the estranged couple airs more dirty linen in public, we look back at their relationship and report .
