Amidst his turbulent divorce, the 'Achy Breaky Heart' hitmaker shares a poignant letter he received from the late legendary musician Johnny Cash years ago.
- Jun 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Billy Ray Cyrus is looking back on some sage advice from Johnny Cash as he navigates his current tumultuous divorce from Firerose. On June 15, the 62-year-old country singer shared an Instagram post featuring a heartfelt letter that the late Cash sent him back in 1992.
The letter, dated just months after the release of Cyrus' hit "Achy Breaky Heart," offered encouragement and solidarity during a challenging period in Cyrus's career.
Cyrus captioned his post with a reflective message, emphasizing his commitment to focus on the present and the future. "I made a promise to myself not to look back and only look forward," Cyrus wrote. Reflecting on Cash's words, he added, "On the 12 of June '92 Cash wrote 'I'm in your corner.' That's present tense."
The supportive tone of Cash's letter, wherein he compared Cyrus's struggles to those faced by Elvis Presley, resonated deeply with the country star. "Congratulations on the way you're handling it all," Cash had written. "In your case, as in Elvis's, the good outweighs the bad. Let em' have it. I'm in your corner."
This post comes in the midst of a highly publicized divorce from his third wife, Firerose, whom he married just last October. The divorce documents cite irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct, with Cyrus seeking an annulment on grounds of fraud.
Complicating the proceedings, Cyrus has alleged that Firerose made nearly $100,000 in unauthorized charges on his business account, which she denies. Firerose has maintained her right to access his account during the divorce proceedings, in line with the status quo established during their marriage.
Amidst these legal battles, Firerose also shared a personal milestone on social media. On June 1, she celebrated eight years of sobriety with an uplifting Instagram post, thanking God for her strength and sharing a message of hope to those struggling with addiction. Her post garnered a flood of supportive messages from followers.
The couple's journey from their engagement in 2022, marriage in October 2023, to their separation in May 2024 has been a rollercoaster, marked by love, contention, and now, reflection. As both navigate their futures separately, the words of Johnny Cash continue to offer a beacon of encouragement for Billy Ray Cyrus.
