What Happened to Firerose (Johanna Rose Hodges)?

Firerose, born Johanna Rose Hodges in Sydney, Australia, in 1988, developed a passion for music from a young age, growing up in a family of symphony musicians. She moved to Los Angeles at age 19 to pursue her musical ambitions, performing at venues like The Viper Room and SXSW. Her professional music career began around 2019 with her debut single "Fragile Handling." Her sound is characterized by indie-pop influences, soulful vocals, and deeply personal, often inspirational, lyrics.

Her public profile significantly increased through her relationship with country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus. They first met over a decade ago on the set of 'Hannah Montana' and later reconnected, collaborating on their first duet, "New Day," released in July 2021. This song achieved notable success, reaching No. 33 on the Billboard Hot AC chart, and they performed it together at the Grand Ole Opry. Their musical partnership evolved into a romantic relationship, leading to their engagement in November 2022, shortly after Billy Ray Cyrus's divorce from Tish Cyrus was finalized.

Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus married on October 10, 2023. However, their marriage was short-lived. Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce and annulment on May 22, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences and "inappropriate marital conduct," and alleging fraud on Firerose's part. He also accused her of making over $96,000 in unauthorized credit card purchases. The divorce was finalized swiftly on August 5, 2024, after just seven months of marriage. During the contentious proceedings, Firerose countered with allegations of "extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse," and later shared audio clips she claimed depicted Cyrus verbally abusing her.

In the aftermath of her divorce, Firerose has focused on her independent career and personal healing. She released the album "SHINING ARMOR" in 2025, which includes inspirational songs like "RISE UP" and "SHINING ARMOR." In June 2026, she released the single "Love Knows How." Firerose has openly discussed her journey of sobriety, stating in November 2025 that she was nine years sober. In July 2026, she launched her podcast, "No One Asked Her," where she aims to share unfiltered conversations about faith, culture, and her experiences, including her past relationship. In August 2026, she interviewed Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner's widow, on her podcast, where both discussed experiences of alleged "brainwashing" in past relationships.

As of August 24, 2026, Firerose remains active in her music career and podcasting, using her personal experiences to inspire her creative work and connect with her audience. She continues to release new music, with plans for another album in summer 2026, and uses her platform to advocate for resilience and self-care.