Billy Ray Cyrus is an American country singer and actor. Here is everything you need to know about Billy Ray Cyrus including his net worth, personal life and more.
Cyrus is known for his hit single “Achy Breaky Heart” which topped the U.S Hot Country Songs. Let us have a look at Billy Ray Cyrus’ net worth, career, records, and much more.
Billy Ray Cyrus Facts
| Birth Place | Flatwoods, Kentucky, U.S |
| Father’s Name | Ron Cyrus |
| Mother’s Name | Ruth Ann Casto |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Net Worth (2022) | $ 20 Million |
| Age | 26 |
| Date of Birth | August 25, 1961 |
| High School | Georgetown College |
| Nationality | American |
| Music Debut | 1989 |
| Famous Television series/ movies/ album | Some Gave All, Lil Nas X |
| Partner | Cindy Smith (ex), Tish Finley (ex) |
| Children | Six Children |
| Social Media |
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Net Worth and Salary
Billy has a net worth of approximately $20 million as per Celebrity Networth. Most of his income came best selling music albums. Concerts and endorsement deals.
Billy Ray Cyrus Pugh Career
Billy Ray Cyrus is an American county singer and actor. He is mostly famous for being the father of a very popular singer Miley Cyrus. His musical career was also a hit.
He attended Georgetown College on a baseball scholarship but dropped out his junior year to pursue music. Cyrus played in the band Sly Dog and lived in his neighbour’s car while attempting to get a record deal.
Billy’s breakthrough deal came when he signed a contract with Mercury Nashville Records and opened for Reba McEntire. Cyrus released his first album “Some Gave All” in 1992. It was an instant hit and sales success. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Four of the songs on the album were in the top 40.
His most successful single was “Achy Breaky Heart.” The album has been certified 9x multi-platinum in the U.S. and was the first debut album to enter #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. In 1993, he released his second studio album, “It Won’t Be the Last.” It also debuted at No. 1 on the charts.
Cyrus released his most critically acclaimed album in 1996, “Trail of Tears,” although the charting success of the singles was hit or miss. In 1998, Cyrus released “Shot Full of Love,” his last album for Mercury. It was his lowest-charting album, and Cyrus left Mercury to work with Monument Records in 1999.
Cyrus made a comeback in 2008 and went on to release six more albums. He was featured in the remix of rapper Lil Nas X’s rap song “Old Town Road” and the remix rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Charts. The song was also nominated for many Grammy Awards.
He has released 16 studio albums and 53 singles. His best-known hit is “Achy Breaky Heart.” The single was the first ever to become triple platinum in Australia. The song has been translated into over 100 languages and the song is credited with spreading the line dance craze.
He has had many small parts in television shows such as “The Nanny” and “The Love Boat.” Cyrus “won” a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for the film “Hannah Montana: The Movie” in 2009.
He and his daughter also appeared in season four of “Dancing with the Stars.” Cyrus has also been the subject of many documentaries about his career and rise to fame. He sits on the advisory board of the Parents Television Council.
Billy has won more than 40 awards including American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and World Music Awards. In 2020, Billy Ray won two Grammys for his performance on the “Old Town Road” remix: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video.
Billy Ray Cyrus Family and Personal Life
Billy Ray was born on August 25, 1961, in Oxford, England to parents Ron Cyrus who was a politician and Ruth Ann Casto. His parents divorced in 1966. His grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher and he grew up surrounded by gospel music and bluegrass.
Cyrus was married to Cindy Smith from 1986 to 1991 until their divorce with whom he co-wrote the songs “Wher’m I Gonna Live?” and “Some Gave All”.
In 1992, Cyrus became the father of two children with different women: Christopher Cody, born in April 1992 to Kristin Luckey and Miley Cyrus who was born on November 1992.
Billy married actress and producer Leticia Jean Finley in 1993 in a secret ceremony. he adopted two young children from Finley’s previous relationships.
Cyrus filed for divorce in 2010 but dropped it, and Tish filed for divorce in 2013. The couple went to therapy and dropped the divorce and it was officially dismissed in 2017. In April 2022 Trish filed for divorce, this time after 28 years of marriage.
Ray Cyrus is currently dating singer-songwriter Firehose.
Billy Ray Cyrus is quite popular on social media with 2 million followers on Instagram.
FAQs about Billy Ray Cyrus
| What is Billy Ray Cyrus’s net worth? |
| Billy Ray has a net worth of approximately $20 million |
| How old is Billy Ray Cyrus? |
| Billy Ray Cyrus is 61 years old |
| When did Billy Ray Cyrus make his singing debut? |
| Billy made his singing debut in 1989 |
| Who is Billy Ray married to? |
| Billy Ray Cyrus was married to Tish Finley |
| Does Billy Ray have any children? |
| Yes, 6 children |
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