Billy Ray Cyrus Strikes a Chord for Ex-Wife Tish in Emotional Birthday Serenade

Billy Ray Cyrus just dropped a surprise bombshell on social media, serenading his ex-wife Tish Cyrus for her 59th birthday. Talk about a plot twist!

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On Wednesday, the country legend, known for his iconic “Achy Breaky Heart,” shared a raw video of himself strumming his 2007 hit “Ready, Set, Don’t Go.” This wasn’t just any performance; it was a heartfelt dedication to “Hannah Montana Nation and all our friends at Disney,” while also celebrating Tish’s special day alongside his late mother Ruthie’s birthday.

“Got stars ⭐️ in her eyes, the prize is hers to win,” he captioned the emotional upload, quoting his own lyrics. It’s a nostalgic nod that hits right in the feels.

“Two of the greatest mothers EVER were born on this day and tomorrow, my mother Ruthie on May 14th … and the mother driving Miley down that driveway as I wrote the song ‘Ready Set Don’t Go,'” he added, pouring out love and respect. “Happy Birthday Tish. Wishing you peace, love, and happiness … forever.”

Fans flooded the comments with emotional reactions, one user wrote, “🥺💕 brb crying.” Another chimed in, “Obsessed with this version 😍😍🫶🏻,” while a third couldn’t hold back, saying, “This song always makes me cry.”

Their youngest child, Noah Cyrus, joined the chorus of love with a touching message: “I was given the best parents in the whole world…life’s so special 🎀💗 happy birthday to my mommy and mamaw !!! I miss my grandma every day.”

While Tish’s rep didn’t respond immediately to requests for comment, it’s clear this birthday tribute has stirred up some serious nostalgia.

For context, Cyrus’ mother, Ruth Ann Casto, passed away in 2022 at the age of 85. The emotional weight of this tribute is palpable.

Billy Ray, now 64, and Tish, 59, share five kids: Brandi (38), Trace (37), Miley (33), Braison (32), and Noah (26). They divorced in 2022 after nearly three decades of marriage. Their split was a whirlwind of family drama that seems to have calmed down with this recent display of affection.

In their joint statement at the time of their divorce, they said, “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.”

Since then, Billy Ray briefly married singer Firerose, 37, but that union ended in 2024 after less than a year. Meanwhile, Tish found love with “Prison Break” star Dominic Purcell, 56, in 2023.

And let’s not forget Billy Ray’s sizzling romance with supermodel Elizabeth Hurley, 60. The two have been turning heads lately!

Hurley recently opened up about their whirlwind relationship at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Hot Pink Party in New York. When asked if she ever envisioned herself with Cyrus while visiting his Tennessee ranch, she said, “I hadn’t really had that foresight to have that, but funnily enough, the farm in Tennessee is very similar to my farm in Gloucestershire, so in a way it kind of feels normal.”

Hurley has seamlessly blended into Billy Ray’s family life. She was spotted at the Stagecoach Festival last month where Billy Ray took the stage alongside Noah and Braison for a performance of their new single “On Our Way Along.”

“Yeeehaaaaaw,” she captioned an Instagram post from the event. “Loved my first trip to Stagecoach watching @billyraycyrus @noahcyrus and @braisonccyrus perform their new single On Our Way Along 💗💗💗”