From 1986 to 1991, Cyrus was married to Cindy Smith, with whom he co-wrote the songs "Wher'm I Gonna Live?" and "Some Gave All", both of which were featured on his 1992 debut album Some Gave All.
Aastatel 1986–1991 oli Billy Ray abielus Cindy Smithiga, kellega koos kirjutas ta laulud "Wher'm I gonna live" ja "Some gave all", mis oli hittlugu tema 1992. aasta albumilt "Some gave all".