Cindy Smith, to use her maiden name – was married to Billy Ray Cyrus from 1986 to 1992. Billy and Cindy Cyrus divorced right around the time that the singer released his first album, Some Gave All.

Billy Ray married Cindy Cyrus when he was just 25 years old, so it may be that the two grew apart from each other.

In fact, Cindy Cyrus co-wrote two of the hits on Billy Ray’s first album, ‘Wher’m I Gonna Live?’ and the title track of the album ‘Some Gave All’.

After the two divorced, Cindy Cyrus returned to a life of obscurity, and not much else is known about her.

Many people will know Billy Ray Cyrus for his country songs or the fact that he is Miley Cyrus’ father. The songwriter began releasing music in the 1990s and was an instant success on the country music charts.

While he and his family may now be household names, many people don’t know that Billy Ray was actually married before he became a star.

However, his first wife ended up being a crucial part of his rise to stardom.