Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus-Purcell were together for nearly three decades before officially ending their marriage in 2022. Throughout their relationship, the pair built one of entertainment’s most famous families, raising children Miley, Noah, Brandi, Trace and Braison Cyrus while navigating careers in music, television, and film.
Over the years, the former couple filed for divorce multiple times before permanently splitting. Since then, both have moved on publicly—Tish married Dominic Purcell in 2023, while Billy Ray briefly married singer Firerose before their own split made headlines.
Scroll down to revisit Billy Ray and Tish’s relationship timeline from the beginning to their eventual divorce.
Omg I love this… Tish got married to Billy Ray at the age of 26, in December, in Franklin, TN, and Miley got married to Liam at the age of 26, in December, in Franklin, TN – both had weddings at their homes ❤️😭 pic.twitter.com/LfO5C74eel
— Miley Cyrus Fashion (@StylishCyrus) December 28, 2018
Tish met the then-rising country music star in 1991 at a club shortly after he divorced his first wife, Cindy Smith. At the time, Billy Ray was reportedly homeless and struggling to break into the industry.
In November 1992, Tish and Billy Ray welcomed their eldest daughter, Miley. That year, Billy Ray also welcomed his son Christopher Cody with another woman named Kristin.
Just days after Christmas, Tish and Billy got married in December 1993 in their Tennessee home. The recording artist then adopted Tish’s children, Brandi and Braison.
