Celebrity relationships are always under the spotlight, and when Billy Ray Cyrus announced his relationship with Firerose, the paparazzi went crazy. Both are music artists, but their age difference stirred negative online comments.
So, how old is Firerose? How did she meet the famous country singer? This article will tell you the answers.
What is Firerose’s Age?
Recent reports mentioned that at their marriage, Firerose was 34 while her husband, Billy Ray Cyrus, was 62. This makes her 28 years his junior and suggests she was probably born in 1989.
There is no confirmed information regarding her birthday, but her husband published a post on December 11th to celebrate his wife’s birthday. This suggests that Firerose is probably a Sagittarius woman.
Sagittarius women are honest, adventurous, and overly confident. They’re also known to be curious and flirtatious. These traits probably attracted a famous singer like Billy Ray Cyrus, who spent all his life surrounded by loving fans.
Who is Firerose?
Firerose is an Australian singer and songwriter born and raised in Sydney. Her real name is Rose Hodges, and she graduated from the Newtown School for the Performing Arts. She was one of the most popular and successful students at school.
The Australian artist is a big fan of Australian music bands like Silverchair. She also mentioned that American artists like Alanis Morisette and Sia inspire her.
She released her first album in 2018 after releasing several singles. She then worked with Billy Ray Cyrus in 2021, releasing a New Day track.
Firerose didn’t publish much information about her life, but she mention
ed that she was celebrating her sobriety. She encouraged her fans to seek help if they have an addiction or know someone who’s going through this battle.
How Did Firerose Meet Billy Ray Cyrus?
The two artists didn’t meet for the first time in 2021 when they worked on their first musical collaboration. They met 12 years ago on the set of Hannah Montana.
At this time, Firerose was only 20 years old and was in the Disney Studio for an audition. Billy Ray Cyrus was taking a break on the set, and he immediately noticed the young artist.
In one interview, Cyrus mentioned that Firerose approached his German shepherd, which is how they both started a conversation. He explained that he knew she would become a star and introduced her to the cast of Hannah Montana. Over the years, the two became good friends despite the age difference.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose’s Marriage
The two tied the knot on the 10tOctober 10thne year after they got engaged, but their marriage wasn’t expected. It happened only one year after Cyrus divorced his ex-wife of 28 years, Leticia Jean Cyrus-Purcell or Tish.
Billy Ray Cyrus has two step-children with his wife, who are older than his new wife, Firerose. He adopted them after getting married to her.
The couple also has three biological children – Miley, Braison, and Noah, who are 31, 29, and 24, respectively, as of 2024. Billy Ray Cyrus also has a son, Christopher, from a previous relationship with his ex-girlfriend Kristin Luckey, and he is 32 years old. Billy Ray Cyrus became a grandfather in 2021 when his son Christopher welcomed his first child in 2021.
Fun fact: Tish Cyrus married ‘Prison Break’ star Dominic Purcell in August of the same year, and her daughter Miley was a bridesmaid.
The Controversy
Some people believed the age difference between Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus was unacceptable, as she is younger than his older kids. This is probably why Cyrus and Firerose kept their engagement news a secret for several months.
But the two didn’t listen to haters and reported they could never be happier. They’re also working together to release more songs after their duet, Plans, became a huge success.
Billy Ray Cyrus often speaks of the happy moment when the preacher announced that he and his wife were officially married. The couple posted several romantic photos that showed how much they were in love.
Firerose wore a simple country-style Laura Rudovic lacy wedding dress with a matching veil. She held a boutique of red and orange flowers to match the rustic setup.
Cyrus also looked in top shape, wearing an elegant black Versace tuxedo with an orange flower in his pocket to match his wife’s bouquet. He styled his hair in two braids.
Wrap Up
Firerose is 34 years old as of 2024 and married to country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Their marriage was unexpected due to the age difference between the two.
However, the two met on the set of Hannah Montana several years ago and stayed friends over the years. After divorcing his long-term wife, Tish, Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose became engaged. They kept their relationship a secret for a while, but they eventually tied the knot in 2023.