Billy Ray Cyrus is ready for a courtroom showdown after an audio recording of a heated argument between him and his estranged wife, Firerose, was leaked to the public. In the wake of the release, the country singer took to Instagram to respond, telling his followers that he’d reached his breaking point and would be taking legal action.

The audio, obtained by E! News, captures a man believed to be Billy Ray yelling at Firerose during a confrontation about a disagreement over a performance. The intense argument sheds light on the turmoil that had been brewing behind the scenes in their relationship. Billy Ray, 62, posted a statement on his Instagram Stories where he revealed that by July 24, he had grown increasingly frustrated, stating, “Hell yeah, I was at my wit’s end. As every day went by, I started realizing something was wrong.”

The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer went on to accuse Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodes, of deceiving him about her past, claiming that she had lied about her identity and marriage history. “That was before I knew she was a fraud. I just knew something wasn’t right,” Billy Ray said, suggesting that he had been misled about significant aspects of her life. He also noted that he discovered she was the ex-wife of David Hodge, which only added to his suspicions.

Billy Ray further claimed that Firerose was attempting to take control of his career and life, asserting that she was trying to use the Cyrus name for her own personal gain. His message ended with a clear declaration: “See you in court.”

In response to the audio’s release, Billy Ray’s legal team confirmed that Firerose was the person behind the recording, stating that she had done so without informing him. They argue that Firerose had likely been “on her best behavior” knowing the recording was taking place, and they suggest that she may have had ulterior motives.

This recording comes just months after Billy Ray filed for divorce in May, after only seven months of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. His legal filings allege that Firerose had committed fraud by misleading him about her background and previous marriages, with Billy Ray claiming that she had told him she had never been married before.

Firerose has denied these allegations, calling Billy Ray’s claims part of a larger smear campaign. A representative for Firerose spoke to E! News saying that the singer’s version of events was constantly changing, and that his filing was simply an attempt to shift attention away from the “serious true allegations” against him. The rep also pointed out that those supporting Billy Ray’s claims were individuals with questionable credibility, all of whom were “on his payroll.”

As the drama continues to unfold, it’s clear that Billy Ray and Firerose are preparing for an intense legal battle. Fans are watching closely as both sides gear up for what could be a bitter courtroom confrontation, with much at stake for both parties.