Billy Ray Cyrus' Ex-Wife Firerose Says Trump Inauguration Performance Was 'Sad To See'
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Her remarks come just days after the "Achy Breaky Heart" singer's son posted an open letter urging his father to “seek help.”
Billy Ray Cyrus’ ex-wife Firerose has joined the country musician’s family in sharing her concerns for his well-being.
“What’s being seen in public now reflects much of what I experienced in private during our relationship,” Firerose ― née Johanna Hodges ― told People and the New York Post in a statement issued Friday.
“It’s very sad to see those same struggles continue for him, but I’m glad the truth is coming to light — for his potential good because healing is only possible when you confront the truth and accept there’s a problem,” she added.
Her remarks statement come just two days after Cyrus’ son, Trace Cyrus, posted an open letter on Instagram urging his father to “seek help” following a widely panned performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
After taking the stage at the Liberty Ball in honor of Trump’s return to the White House, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer sounded hoarse and appeared unable to get his guitar synced with the venue’s audio system, despite the assistance of crew members. He later blamed “technical difficulties.”