Billy Ray Cyrus Net Worth

What Is Billy Ray Cyrus' Net Worth?

Billy Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer-songwriter and actor who has a net worth of $10 million.

Billy Ray Cyrus became an international star almost overnight with the 1992 release of "Achy Breaky Heart." His debut album, "Some Gave All," spent an extraordinary 17 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified 9x Platinum in the United States. The album sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and helped turn line dancing into a global pop-culture phenomenon.

More than a decade later, Cyrus introduced himself to an entirely new generation by starring alongside his daughter Miley Cyrus on Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana." Then, nearly three decades after "Achy Breaky Heart," he experienced another remarkable career resurgence when he joined Lil Nas X on the remix of "Old Town Road." The song spent a then-record 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Cyrus the first two Grammy Awards of his career. He has continued recording and acting into his 60s, releasing the album "The Hill" in 2026.

Early Life

Billy Ray Cyrus was born on August 25, 1961, in Flatwoods, Kentucky. His father, Ron Cyrus, worked in the steel industry before entering politics and eventually serving in the Kentucky House of Representatives. His mother was Ruth Ann Casto.

Music surrounded Billy Ray from childhood. His grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and Cyrus grew up hearing gospel and bluegrass music. He began singing when he was still a young child and later learned guitar.

Cyrus attended Georgetown College in Kentucky on a baseball scholarship. During his junior year, however, he decided that his future was in music and dropped out to pursue it professionally.

The road to a record deal was not glamorous. Cyrus performed with a band called Sly Dog and spent stretches of time with very little money, at one point living in his neighbor's car while trying to establish himself as a musician.

"Achy Breaky Heart" and "Some Gave All"

Cyrus eventually signed with Mercury Nashville and began opening concerts for established country performers, including Reba McEntire.

His debut album, "Some Gave All," arrived in May 1992. Its lead single, "Achy Breaky Heart," became one of the most recognizable country songs of the decade.

The song reached #1 on Billboard's country chart and crossed over to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became an international hit, reaching #1 in Australia and becoming especially associated with the explosion of line dancing during the early 1990s.

The success of the single propelled "Some Gave All" to extraordinary heights. The album entered the Billboard 200 at #1 and stayed there for 17 consecutive weeks, an astonishing run for any album and particularly remarkable for a debut release.

"Some Gave All" was ultimately certified 9x Platinum in the United States and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

The album also produced the country hits "Could've Been Me," "Wher'm I Gonna Live?," and "She's Not Cryin' Anymore." "Could've Been Me" reached #2 on the U.S. country chart.

Cyrus suddenly found himself transformed from a struggling musician into one of the most famous country singers in America.

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Later Music Career

Cyrus followed his blockbuster debut with "It Won't Be the Last" in 1993. The album reached #1 on Billboard's country albums chart and #3 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "In the Heart of a Woman," reached #3 on the U.S. country chart.

His commercial momentum declined with 1994's "Storm in the Heartland," but Cyrus continued releasing music steadily. "Trail of Tears," released in 1996, earned some of the strongest critical reviews of his career, while "Shot Full of Love" became his final album for Mercury Records.

Cyrus subsequently recorded for Monument Records and explored Christian and gospel music on projects including "The Other Side." Later albums included "Home at Last," "Back to Tennessee," "I'm American," "Change My Mind," "Thin Line," "Set the Record Straight," and "The SnakeDoctor Circus."

Although none duplicated the phenomenal commercial success of "Some Gave All," Cyrus maintained a durable career through touring, television, acting, collaborations, and a catalog anchored by one of the most recognizable country hits of the 1990s.

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Acting Career

Cyrus began expanding into acting around the turn of the century. He appeared in David Lynch's acclaimed 2001 film "Mulholland Drive" and landed the starring role in the television drama "Doc."

"Doc" premiered in 2001 and ran for five seasons, with Cyrus playing Dr. Clint Cassidy, a Montana physician who moves to New York City.

His acting career changed significantly when Miley Cyrus landed the lead role on Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana." Billy Ray was cast as Miley Stewart's father, Robby Ray Stewart, a former country singer who managed his daughter's secret career as pop superstar Hannah Montana.

The series premiered in 2006 and became one of Disney Channel's defining franchises. Billy Ray remained with the show through its conclusion in 2011 and reprised the role in 2009's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," which he also helped produce.

In an unusual distinction, his performance in the film earned him the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor.

Cyrus competed on the fourth season of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2007, reaching the final five contestants. His other screen credits included the Jackie Chan comedy "The Spy Next Door," "Sharknado 2: The Second One," and the 2022 film "Christmas in Paradise."

From 2016 to 2017, he starred in and executive-produced the CMT comedy series "Still the King," playing an aging country singer who discovers that he has a teenage daughter.

"Old Town Road"

One of the most improbable second acts in modern country music arrived in 2019.

Lil Nas X had generated enormous viral attention with "Old Town Road," a song combining trap production with country imagery. After Billboard removed the original version from its Hot Country Songs chart, Cyrus publicly supported Lil Nas X and agreed to record a remix.

The collaboration became a cultural phenomenon.

"Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus spent 19 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing a new record for the longest-running #1 single in the chart's history at the time.

The song placed Cyrus back at the top of the pop charts 27 years after "Achy Breaky Heart."

At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Cyrus and Lil Nas X won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Old Town Road." The song's elaborate "Official Movie" also won Best Music Video.

Those were Cyrus' first Grammy victories after earlier nominations for "Achy Breaky Heart," Best New Artist, and the country collaboration "Romeo."

"The Hill" and Recent Music

In June 2026, Cyrus released "The Hill," a 10-song album centered on family, reflection, and the events of the previous several years.

His son Braison helped produce and write material for the album, while daughter Noah Cyrus joined him on the song "On Our Way Along."

The title was inspired by a hill on Cyrus' Tennessee property where he spends time reflecting and writing. Cyrus described the project as part of a personal and creative rebuilding period following his mother's death, the end of his longtime marriage, his short second marriage, and a serious health episode involving vocal paralysis and sepsis.

"The Hill" marked a renewed emphasis on traditional country storytelling and family collaboration after years in which much of Cyrus' public attention had centered on television, collaborations, and his personal life.

Awards and Honors

Cyrus received three Grammy nominations during his initial breakthrough era: Record of the Year and Best Country Vocal Performance for "Achy Breaky Heart," along with Best New Artist.

He received another nomination for his participation in "Romeo," alongside Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Kathy Mattea, and Pam Tillis.

Nearly three decades after those first nominations, "Old Town Road" finally brought Cyrus his first Grammy victories. In 2020, he and Lil Nas X won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video.

His career has also included honors from the American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music, Billboard, and other music organizations.

Personal Life and Children

Billy Ray Cyrus has six children.

He was married to Cindy Smith from 1986 until 1991. The former couple co-wrote "Wher'm I Gonna Live?" and the title track "Some Gave All."

After the marriage ended, Cyrus had a relationship with Kristin Luckey, with whom he had a son, Christopher Cody.

Cyrus also began a relationship with Leticia "Tish" Finley. Their daughter Miley was born in 1992, and Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus married in December 1993.

Billy Ray adopted Tish's two children from previous relationships, Brandi Cyrus and Trace Cyrus. Billy Ray and Tish subsequently welcomed son Braison and daughter Noah.

The family spent years living on a large farm outside Nashville before relocating much of their lives to Los Angeles when Miley began starring in "Hannah Montana."

Billy Ray initially filed for divorce from Tish in 2010 but withdrew the petition the following year. Tish filed for divorce in 2013, but they reconciled again after attending couples therapy.

In April 2022, Tish filed for divorce for a third time, stating that she and Billy Ray had already been living separately for more than two years. The filing brought their nearly three-decade marriage to an end.

Firerose Marriage and Divorce

Following his separation from Tish, Cyrus began a relationship with Australian singer Firerose. The two had originally met years earlier on the set of "Hannah Montana" and later reconnected as musical collaborators.

They announced their engagement in 2022 and married in October 2023.

The marriage lasted only seven months. Cyrus filed for divorce in May 2024, citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct while also seeking an annulment based on allegations of fraud.

The divorce became contentious, with both Cyrus and Firerose making allegations against one another. Their marriage was officially dissolved in August 2024 after the pair reached a settlement through mediation.

Firerose received no cash payment or spousal support under the agreement. Cyrus did, however, relinquish his claims to the rights, credits, and royalties connected to 17 songs the pair had written and published together.

Elizabeth Hurley

Cyrus subsequently became romantically involved with British actress and model Elizabeth Hurley.

The pair had met while filming "Christmas in Paradise" in the Caribbean in 2022 but did not begin a romantic relationship at the time. They reconnected after Cyrus' divorce from Firerose and went public as a couple in April 2025.

By 2026, Cyrus and Hurley were speaking openly about their relationship and spending time together in both Tennessee and England. Cyrus has credited Hurley with helping him through a particularly difficult period and encouraging him as he returned to music with "The Hill."

Real Estate

Billy Ray Cyrus has long owned substantial property outside Nashville.

For years, the Cyrus family lived on a sprawling farm near Thompson's Station, Tennessee. Although commonly described as a 500-acre farm, Williamson County records have placed the property at 467 acres.

In 2012, county records valued the spread at $6.5 million. The property included a 7,850-square-foot residence and hundreds of acres that qualified for Tennessee's agricultural greenbelt program. Cyrus had previously indicated that portions of the land would be used for corn, horses, and cattle.

The Tennessee property remained an important part of the Cyrus family's identity even after Billy Ray, Tish, and their children began spending significant periods in Los Angeles. Miley has repeatedly described growing up on the enormous farm, and Billy Ray later used the property as a creative base for his 2026 album "The Hill."

The family also made a significant Los Angeles real estate purchase during the "Hannah Montana" years. In 2007, Billy Ray and Tish paid $5.838 million for a newly built Tuscan-style mansion in Toluca Lake.

The gated property sat on more than half an acre and contained 8,700 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, a home theater, a guitar display room, swimming pool, three-car garage, and skateboard ramps.

Ownership was later transferred into a family trust associated with Miley. The property was listed for $5.995 million in 2015 and sold that year for $6 million.

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