Billy Ray Cyrus has made his first public appearance since Elizabeth Hurley sparked engagement speculation by showcasing a large diamond ring on her ring finger.
In footage obtained by the Daily Mail, the 65-year-old country singer was seen walking through a parking lot in West Hollywood, California, with a newly purchased guitar strapped across his back.
Asked directly about reports that he and Hurley are engaged, Cyrus sidestepped the question and replied: “I got me a new guitar.”
The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer, who recently posted an emotional tribute to his close friend and collaborator Dolly Parton, remained tight-lipped about the engagement rumors during the guitar-shopping trip. His outfit, however, made a bold statement.
Cyrus arrived at the guitar store in a black car wearing his trademark Western-rock combination: a silky red shirt covered in a colorful print and gray camouflage trousers.
A pair of aviator sunglasses concealed his eyes, while his tousled hair blew in several directions, adding to the signature look he has become known for. His open shirt also revealed several chain necklaces across his chest.
Billy Ray Cyrus, 65, has been seen in public for the first time since Elizabeth Hurley fueled engagement rumors by displaying a large diamond ring on her finger
The 61-year-old British actress shared several behind-the-scenes images from her series The ‘Burbs, prominently displaying the eye-catching jewelry
Cyrus’ outing came after his British girlfriend of more than a year, 61-year-old Hurley, shared behind-the-scenes photos from her series The ‘Burbs and appeared to show off the striking ring.
In one selfie, Hurley wore a white robe and displayed her long legs, but it was the dazzling ring that quickly drew the most attention.
Sources alleged the country crooner has proposed to the Austin Powers star, per Page Six.
“She’s filming The ‘Burbs; I hardly think this ring is a prop,” an insider told the outlet.
Cyrus appeared to add further fuel to the speculation on Thursday when he shared an Instagram post that included a ring emoji.
The image showed the Hannah Montana alum in profile, wearing sunglasses and a dark gray leather-and-denim jacket over a charcoal-colored shirt.
He initially used the post to promote the “Party’s in the Back” remix he recorded with country-rock trio DELTONA, which was released October 2.
“This is the most fertile solid ground I have stood on in a long time,” Cyrus wrote.
The country singer stepped out of his car carrying a beverage and appeared intent on buying a new guitar from Guitar Center in West Hollywood
According to video obtained by the Daily Mail, Cyrus was asked about the engagement speculation but deflected, saying: “I got me a new guitar”
Cyrus wore his customary Western-rock look, pairing a colorful printed shirt with gray camouflage trousers
“Party’s in The Back with DELTONA went over a half million views in a few days. It’s fun. Speaking of … wait until you hear them on I Want My Mullet Back 20 year anniversary special. They also join me on a John Prine tribute track of the classic and still relevant to a whole new generation…. ‘Storm Windows.’”
“I like seeing peoples dreams come true. I’m so excited for the show this weekend teaming up with NASCAR in Phoenix!!! Kinda has a ring to it,” he concluded, adding the eye-catching emoji in what appeared to be another cryptic reference.
The couple met on the set of the 2022 movie Christmas in Paradise, and reconnected after Hurley reached out to Cyrus with a supportive text in early 2025 following his divorce from Firerose.
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They made their relationship Instagram official on Easter 2025, and followed that up with a PDA-filled, red-carpet debut in Italy the following month.
Hurley has been married once before to Arun Nayar from 2007 until their separation in 2010 and eventual divorce a year after that.
She previously and famously dated British actor Hugh Grant for 13 years before their relationship came to an end in 2000.
The Bedazzled star had a son, Damian, 24, with late businessman Steve Bing.
Cyrus, meanwhile, has walked down the aisle a total of three times. He was previously wed to Cindy Smith from 1986 to 1991, then to Tish Cyrus from 1993 to 2023, and finally to Firerose for about seven months until their split in May 2024.
Sources alleged the country crooner has proposed to the Austin Powers star, per Page Six
Cyrus also lent credence to the rumors with a telltale Instagram post of his own on Thursday that featured a ring emoji
The couple made their relationship Instagram official on Easter 2025, after initially meeting on the set of the 2022 holiday film Christmas in Paradise
Hurley shared that they prefer living the quiet life in the countryside while splitting their time between her farm in Herefordshire, England and his farm in Tennessee.
Hurley has acknowledged they may seem very different, but insisted they are a lot more alike than people realize.
Speaking on the SheerLuxe podcast, she quipped: ‘There are a lot more similarities than you’d think. We have the same hair. Identical hair. Apart from his beard, we’re actually like twins.’
She joked Cyrus looks like he could be the father of her model son Damian, and that a recent photo of the three of them with her brother Michael showed them all looking like ‘cousins.’
Hurley admitted they are an ‘unlikely pairing in some ways’ but their lives are actually ‘quite similar.’
‘We’ve both lived out of suitcases our entire life,’ she explained. ‘And we both also a long time ago moved out of the cities.
‘He’s got a farm in Tennessee, I’ve got one here in Herefordshire, and neither of us really go out much unless we have to ’cause it’s work. So there are a lot more similarities than you’d think.’
However, she noted she is much more organized than the singer, and she is often shocked by his diet.
Hurley has acknowledged they may seem very different, but insisted they are a lot more alike than people realize: ‘Apart from his beard, we’re actually like twins’
‘He sort of bumbles around. He’s a bit more bumbly than me,’ she said.
‘He can’t cook and he doesn’t eat properly and there’s never any food in his house.
‘When I arrive I’m like, “What have you been eating?” “Oh, nothing.” Sweets or popcorn or something.
‘So there are differences. But because we both like sort of snuggling up, we’re actually quite similar.’
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