Inside Billy Ray Cyrus' tragic downfall, from 'intense bouts of drinking' to 'bitterness' over Miley's success
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Billy Ray Cyrus was once one of the most successful country stars on the globe. During the height of his career, he was well known for being a dedicated husband and father, and his adorable relationship with daughter Miley Cyrus in the show Hannah Montana completely captivated audiences.
![[Billy Ray and his wife of more than three decades, Tish Cyrus, split in April 2022, with her citing 'irreconcilable differences' on the divorce papers. They're seen in 2010]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/16/94435581-14314695-Billy_Ray_and_his_wife_of_more_than_three_decades_Tish_Cyrus_spl-m-60_1737649063858.jpg)
But in recent years, both the acclaimed musician's professional and personal life has seemed to crumble. Billy Ray, 63, has become embroiled in scandal recently, facing two explosive divorces, accusations of abuse from ex Firerose, and a rumored feud with daughter Miley.
![[Now, a source has told DailyMail.com that 'intense bouts of drinking and alleged drug abuse' plagued their marriage. The couple is seen in 2008]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/16/94435645-14314695-image-a-57_1737648381447.jpg)
Most recently, his son Trace posted a heart wrenching plea on Instagram, begging his dad to get 'help' following a 'trainwreck' performance at Donald Trump's inauguration. Trace said he 'barely recognized' his father anymore, and boldly stated, 'You're not healthy dad and everyone is noticing it.'.
![[Soon after he and Tish ended their marriage, Billy Ray was linked to fellow musician Firerose, and immediately, they faced fierce scrutiny over their 27-year age difference]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/14/94435695-14314695-image-a-26_1737642430349.jpg)
So what happened? How did Billy Ray go from a booming musician and devoted family man to someone who can hardly get any work and has practically no relationship with own children?. Well, a source close to Billy Ray has now lifted the lid on what really led to his tragic downfall exclusively to DailyMail.com, and they claimed it stemmed from his 'bitterness' over his daughter Miley 'outshining' him.
![[Even so, they moved quickly, getting engaged just months after they got together and walking down the aisle together one year later]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/18/94435703-14314695-Even_so_they_moved_quickly_getting_engaged_just_months_after_the-a-98_1737655201525.jpg)
As Billy Ray Cyrus continues to spiral, FEMAIL has recapped his shocking downfall, and broke down what really went wrong for him. They alleged that Billy Ray 'groomed' Miley to be the family's 'cash cow' because he knew he was 'fading,' but after the reality hit that she was more famous than him, he couldn't bare it.
![[But in June 2024, news hit the web that they were going to their separate ways after only seven months of marriage]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/18/94435705-14314695-But_in_June_2024_news_hit_the_web_that_they_were_going_to_their_-a-99_1737655201555.jpg)
