Billy Ray Cyrus Files for Divorce from Firerose After 7 Months

Country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce from his wife, Firerose, just seven months after their marriage.

According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, the 62-year-old singer filed for divorce in Nashville on May 22, 2024 citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct.

Cyrus is also seeking an annulment on the grounds of fraud. Despite being married for less than a year, the couple has already decided to part ways.

At the time of publication, Cyrus and Firerose, 37, do not follow each other on Instagram.

The pair’s relationship began during the COVID-19 pandemic when they started writing songs together. They began dating in 2022, got engaged later that year, and exchanged vows in October 2023.

Their joint Instagram post announcing their marriage described the day as “the most perfect, ethereal celebration of love we could have ever imagined.”

During their brief marriage, Cyrus and Firerose released four collaborative songs: “New Day,” “Time,” “Plans,” and “After the Storm.” They spoke to PEOPLE about their music, with Cyrus describing “After the Storm” as “powerful and timely.”

In August 2023, they performed “Plans” on Good Morning America and discussed their relationship. Firerose marked their six-month wedding anniversary in April 2024 with a heartfelt Instagram post, expressing gratitude for their bond.

Billy Ray Cyrus was previously married to Tish Cyrus for 28 years and shares five children with her: Miley, Noah, Brandi, Trace, and Braison. He also has a son, Christopher Cody, from a previous relationship.