Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex-wife Firerose is co-signing his loved ones’ concerns.
After the country star’s disastrous performance at President Donald Trump’s post-inauguration Liberty Ball earlier this week, his son Trace Cyrus revealed that the family is “genuinely worried” about the patriarch.
“What’s being seen in public now reflects much of what I experienced in private during our relationship,” Firerose — whose short marriage to Billy Ray was followed by a messy divorce — told Page Six Thursday.
“It’s very sad to see those same struggles continue for him, but I’m glad the truth is coming to light — for his potential good because healing is only possible when you confront the truth and accept there’s a problem.”
The “War is Won” singer, 25, added that she remains “focused” on her “faith,” “music,” “healing” and using her “story to encourage others to find strength and hope.”
At Monday’s event in Washington, DC, Billy Ray, 63, stumbled through his two-song set without backing music and at one point asked the audience whether they wanted him to “just get the hell off the stage.”
The “Achy Breaky Heart” crooner subsequently issued an Instagram statement blaming faulty equipment, after which Trace posted a public plea to his father — his “idol” — to seek help.
“Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now,” the 35-year-old wrote via Instagram Wednesday. “It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”
Trace noted he and his sisters — including Miley Cyrus — “have been genuinely worried about [Billy Ray] for years” but that he has “pushed” them all “away.”
According to Trace, they “are all hanging on to memories of the man [they] once knew & hoping for the day he returns.”
With “tears in [his] eyes,” he went on, “You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it. … I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon. I love you Dad.”
Trace then announced he’s “over a year and half clean from alcohol” and said he feels “amazing,” adding, “I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help.”
“You know how to reach me,” he concluded. “Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.”
Reps for Billy Ray did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
As for Firerose, she and the “Old Town Road” musician got married in October 2023. Seven months later, he filed for divorce, which was finalized in August 2024.
“All I ever tried to do was love and trust this person, which was very ignorant of me,” the Australian songstress told Stellar Magazine in October 2024.
“I really wanted to believe that he was the good version of the man I’d fallen in love with.”
In Billy Ray’s divorce petition, he citied irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as the reasons for the split. He also sought an annulment on the grounds of fraud.
Shortly after, the Grammy winner accused Firerose of charging $96,000 on his credit card and requested a temporary restraining order against her to prevent her from spending his money.
She responded to the claims by accusing him of “unpredictable and volatile” behavior that equated to “extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse.”
Firerose later told Page Six she was blindsided by Billy Ray’s divorce filing, alleging that he forced her out of their marital home on the same day she was scheduled to undergo a double mastectomy.
“Billy had very strict rules,” she claimed at the time. “I didn’t have a car. I was only allowed to go to the local chiropractor and allowed once a month to get my nails done. … It was systematic isolation, and I couldn’t find the courage to leave.”
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