Billy Ray Cyrus

At 62 years old, Billy Ray Cyrus has this physical status:

Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter and actor.

Since 1992, he has released 16 studio albums and 53 singles, and is best known for his number one album "Achy Breaky Heart," which became Australia's first single to reach triple platinum status.

In 1992, it was also the best-selling single in the world.

The line dance has climbed in success thanks to the song's music video. Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has earned eight top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

His debut Some Gave All, which has been certified 9 Multi-Platinum in the United States, is the longest time a debut artist has spent on the Billboard 200 (17 weeks) and the most consecutive chart-topping weeks in the SoundScan period.

It is the first album (from any genre) in the SoundScan period to reach number one for 17 weeks in a row, and also the top-ranking debut album by a male country artist.

It ranked 43 weeks in the top ten, the most popular country album in history, Ropin' the Wind by Garth Brooks.

Some Gave All was also the first album to debut at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

The album has also sold more than 20 million copies around the world, and it's now the best-selling debut album for a solo male artist.

Some Gave All was also the best-selling album in the United States in 1992 with 4,832,000 copies.

He has issued 36 charted singles throughout his career, of which 17 of which have charted in the top 40.

Cyrus performed his first single on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2019 as a featured artist on a remix of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," which has spent a record-breaking nineteen weeks at the top of the charts (eighteen of them credited to Cyrus).

Cyrus was also on the top of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart for the twentieth week in a row (nineteen of them credited to Cyrus).

The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City.

He appeared on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana from 2006 to 2011 with his daughter Miley Cyrus.

Vernon Brownmule appeared on the CMT sitcom Still the King from 2016 to 2017.

Early life

Billy Ray Cyrus was born in Flatwoods, Kentucky, on August 25, 1961, to Ron Cyrus, a steelworker who later became a politician, and his partner, Ruth Ann Casto. Cyrus began performing at the age of four. In 1966, his parents divorced. His grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher. As he grew up, he was surrounded by bluegrass and gospel music from his family. His right-handed father played guitar, but left-handed Cyrus tried to play his father's guitar but couldn't succeed. He began attending Georgetown University on a baseball scholarship before switching to music. After attending a Neil Diamond concert, he realized he wanted to be a guitarist and set a 10-month target to start a career. He appeared in Sly Dog, a youth in the 1980s, before committing to Mercury Nashville Records for the first time. Sly Dog was named after a one-eyed dog owned by Cyrus.

Personal life

Cyrus was married to Cindy Smith from 1986 to 1991, with whom he co-wrote the song "Wher's Gonna Live?" Both of which were included on his 1992 debut album Some Gave All were included on his 1992 debut album Some Gave All.

Cyrus was born in 1992 to Kristin Luckey and Miley Cyrus, born November 1992 to Leticia "Tish" Finley. Cyrus promised to Luckey to help her and their children; she raised Christopher in South Carolina.

Cyrus unintentionally married Tish Finley (born May 13, 1967), against his record company's instructions. Braison, the woman's second child, was pregnant with their second child. Miley Ray (born in 1992 as Destiny Hope), Braison Chance (born 1994), and Noah Lindsey Cyrus (born 2000). He also adopted the two children who Finley brought to the marriage: daughter Brandi (born 1987) and Trace (born 1989). Cyrus became a grandfather for the first time when Braison and his partner Stella welcomed their first child in June 2021. Brandi has appeared in some musical roles, and Trace is now the singer/guitarist for Metro Station.

The family lived on a 500-acre (2.0 km2) farm near Nashville, Tennessee. They travelled to Los Angeles for the filming of Hannah Montana, in which daughter Miley appeared. Brandi Cyrus appeared in the series "You're Another Side of Me" as Customer No. 131. As the Guitarist, I'm number one, and "Been Here All Along" is the title of season 4's "Been Here Always Along."

Cyrus requested divorce in Tennessee on October 26, 2010, citing irreconcilable inconsistencies. Cyrus, who said he had dropped the divorce last year, said he had postponed it until March 2011.

After 19 years of marriage, Tish applied for divorce on June 13, 2013, citing irreconcilable differences with Cyrus. The couple was confirmed to be in therapy and dropped the divorce in July 2013. The second divorce case was effectively dismissed by the court in 2017 after the couple failed to appear in court. Tish Cyrus filed for divorce for the second time in April 2022, with the divorce papers revealing that they had been separated for more than two years.

Cyrus posted a selfie of himself with singer Firerose on Instagram in September 2022; Firerose's finger fueled rumors that the two were engaged. The following month, a similar photograph was published on the internet, resulting in a similar reaction. The two met over a decade ago on the Hannah Montana set, and "New Day" in 2021, a project starring Firerose's vocals and Cyrus on guitar, was released.

Although Cyrus' song "We the People" was used as a campaign song by Republican George W. Bush in his 2000 presidential campaign, Cyrus was quoted as saying that he had been a lifelong Democrat.

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Music career

Cyrus, who was attempting to obtain a recording deal in Los Angeles, lived in his neighbor's house. However, he was signed to PolyGram/Mercury in 1990. He opened for Reba McEntire the same year. Cyrus' debut album, which was released in 1992, began to record and write music.

In 1992, Theresa Gave All was introduced. The album became a hit on the charts and also with sales. It debuted at No. 1 in the United States. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, Billboard 200, The Canadian Country Albums Chart, Canadian Albums Chart, and several other countries' charts. The album featured four top 40 hits on the Hot Country Songs chart from 1992 to 1993, including an album cut and the title track. "Achy Breaks Heart" was the most popular single to date. It reaches No. 1 in the United States. On the Hot Country Songs chart, number 1 was the highest and was also a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it reached No. 1. 4. Uniquely for a country music album, it also became a global success, peaking at number 1 in Australia and at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, putting it at number one in Australia and number three. The line dance's explosion has exploded into mainstream culture, becoming a global craze thanks to this video. In addition, the singles "Could've Been Me" reached No. 1 in the United States.

2, "Wher'm I Gonna Live?"

At No. 9, the most popular children in the United States, were disregarded. "She's Not Cryin' Anymore" appeared at No. 23, and "She's Not Cryin' Anymore" dropped to No. 6. Some Gave All was the first multi-platinum in the United States in 1996 and has sold more than 20 million copies around the world.

It Won't Be the Last (Chris, 1993) Cyrus and Mercury Records quickly released Cyrus' second studio album, It Won't Be the Last. The album contained four singles, three of which made it to the top 40, with three of which were out of place. The album debuted at No. 1 in the United States. 1 on the Country charts, and No. 1 is No. Billboard 200's number three is ranked at number 3. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIAA) had it certified platinum by the end of the year. "In the Heart of a Woman," the lead-off single, debuted to No. 6 on the charts, the highest-charting single ever charted to No. 1. With "Somebody New" charting to No. 3, there's no. 3 on the charts. At No. 9, "Words By Heart" is no. 9. No. 12, and "Talk Some" at No. 63 years old. Cyrus appeared on Dolly Parton's single "Romeo" in 1993, although the single reached only 27 on the country singles charts, the accompanying video was also popular on CMT.

Storm in the Heartland, Cyrus' third studio album, was released in 1994. It was the last album he recorded for PolyGram, which closed its doors in 1995. The album was not as popular as its predecessors. It only reached No. 5 in the United States. The country albums chart debuted 11 on the top 40, and just the title track debuted on the top 40 of the Country singles chart. "Deja Blue" was the second single released; however, it was only successful enough to chart to No. 1. "One Last Thrill," the third and final single, failed to chart at all.

The album was released in the United States and before Cyrus' new album, he was moved to Mercury Nashville.

Cyrus also contributed the song "Pictures Don't Lie" to the Red Hot organization's AIDS relief album Red Hot + Country in 1994.

Trail of Tears, Mercury Records' most popular album in 1996, was Cyrus' most popular record. The album debuted at No. 1 in the United States. On the Country chart, 20 countries rank 20th. Only two songs made it to radio, none of which reached the top 40. The title track and "Three Little Words" reached No. 1. No. 69 and No. According to the figures, the two groups made it to 65 percent. The album failed to achieve any sort of accreditation and was off the charts after only four weeks.

Cyrus' last album for Mercury Records, Shot Full of Love, was released in 1998. The album debuted at No. 13, becoming his lowest-peaking album on the internet, with No. 1. 32. "Under the Hood" was the first single to chart, and "Time for The Taking Over" reached No. 1 on the charts. "Busy Man" charted No. 70, the No. 2 on the charts. "I Give My Heart to You" made No. 3, and "I Give My Heart to You" made it to No. 41. Cyrus left Mercury and signed with Monument Records in 1999 after the single fell from the charts.

In 2000, his debut album for Monument, Southern Rain, was released. It debuted at No. 1 in the United States. On the Country Albums chart, 13 songs appear and No. 1 appears. Billboard 200, 102. Five singles were released, and all five were charted. "You Won't Be Lonely Now," the lead-off single from the album, charting to No. 1. 17. "We the People" was one of the other singles (No. ) in the UK. (No. 60) "Burn Down the Trailer Park" (No. (No. 43), "Crazy 'Bout You Baby" (No. 58), as well as the title track (No. 58). (45) has the following:

Cyrus released two Christian albums after the singles from Southern Rain finished their chart runs. Both Time Flies and The Other Side were released in 2003. The first album debuted and peaked at No. 5 on the charts, leading to a poor No. 9. The Country album charts rank 56th. Three singles were released; however, only the final single chartet. "Bread Alone," "What Else Is There," and "Back to Memphis" were announced, and "Back to Memphis" charted to No. 1. 60.

While Cyrus shot his PAX series Doc., the second Christian album, The Other Side, was shot on the other side. It debuted at No. 1 in the United States. No. 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart, no. 18 Top Country Albums, and No. No. Billboard 200 has 131 people on it. Two of three singles charted – "Face of God" (No. (No. 54) and "The Other Side" (No. (45) While "Always Sixteen" did not chart, "Always Sixteen" did not chart.

Billy Ray's first country album since 2000's Southern Rain was Wanna Be Your Joe. It was also recorded on a new record label, New Door/UMe Records. It was announced early in Cyrus' filming of Hannah Montana. Wanta Be Your Joe made it to No. 1 in the U.S. 24 on the Country charts and No. 0 on the Top 100. On the all-genre charts, there are 113. The album's first sales were good, but no hit-single was released. The title track was released as the first single and was followed by "I Want My Mullet Back" on radio, which was unhearded by country radio. Despite not being released as a single, a music video was created for the track "Stand," a duet with daughter Miley Cyrus.

Billy Ray performed with metal-rock band Metal Skool (now Steel Panther) in 2006, as well as "I Want My Mullet Back" by Billy Idol and "I Want My Mullet Back" on Wanna Be Your Joe.

At Game 5 of the 2006 World Series in St. Louis, Missouri, he also sang "The Star Spangled Banner."

On the 4th season of Dancing with the Stars, Cyrus, a celebrity contestant, appeared on mid-2007. Cyrus was partnered with Karina Smirnoff. He was quickly recognized as a fan favorite. Cyrus and Smirnoff made it to the semi-finals, where they finished in fifth place.

Cyrus' appearance on Dancing with the Stars and Hannah Montana, his record company pushed up the release date for his latest album by a month. In July 2007, Walt Disney Records' Home At Last was released. It debuted at No. 1 in the United Kingdom. The country charts have ranked 3 figures, making it the first top-five entry since 1993. Beginnings for the album were encouraging; however, the album was not fully licensed. When it first came out as a solo album, "Ready, Set, Don't Go." The solo version made it to No. 1. On the Hot Country Songs chart, 33 is at number 33.

On Dancing with the Stars, Cyrus and his daughter Miley performed a duet of the song. The duet debuted at No. 103. On the Country charts, 27 were listed, with the highest peak at No. 27. Billy Ray's first top ten single since 1999, as well as Miley's first top five on any Billboard chart, made him his first top 5 single since 1999.

Cyrus was a member of Country Sings Disney in 2008. "Ready, Set, Don't Go" and the Sheryl Crow-penned song "Real Gone" were among his songs that appeared on the album. Billy Ray's "Real Gone" was also made into a music video that is currently in rotation on both CMT and GAC; the song also appears on Back to Tennessee.

In late 2008, he revealed that Lyric Street Records' Back to Tennessee, a new studio album, would be released by the end of the year. The album had been supposed to be released on October 21, 2008, but it was postponed to November 18. It was announced on January 13, 2009, the album was not available when it was not released. "Somebody Said a Prayer" was the first single to debut at No. 1. In August 2008, the 53-year-old reached No. 1 in the world's highest ranking. In November of that year, there were 33 people on the streets of that year. The album's title track debuted at No. 10 on March 14, 2009. On the country singles chart, the 59th president was ranked 59 on the country singles chart, and a month later, Back to Tennessee was announced. The song was only charted to No. 1 in the United States. After 11 weeks, there are 47 people after 11. "A Good Day," the third single in the series, debuted at No. 1. For the week of September 5, 2009, the country charts show 60 on the country charts.

It was less fruitful in its first week as Home at Last. It was only at No. 21 that it reached the top. 13 are on the charts, but it only sold 14,000 copies in its first week. The album's release date coincided with the debut of Hannah Montana: The Film. On the film's soundtrack, the song "Back to Tennessee" was included, as well as a duet with Miley Cyrus titled "Butterfly Fly Away." The new song will debut at No. 1 on the charts. The Billboard Hot 100 is at No. 56 and at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Hot 100.

Billy Ray and Miley received the "Song of the Year" award at the 42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 12, 2008. Both Billy Ray and Miley appeared on Good Morning America prior to the award show. In December 2008, Cyrus made a cameo appearance in Metro Station's film "Seventeen Forever."

Cyrus and Lyric Street Records parted ways after only one album was released on the chart, back to Tennessee's third single, "A Good Day."

In early 2009, Cyrus, Phil Vassar, Jeffrey Steele, and John Waite formed a supergroup known as Brother Clyde. Cyrus confirmed the supergroup on Twitter, claiming that they had just cut the first single from the new album, Lately.

The old members of Brother Clyde's new alternative rock band, Samantha Maloney, Dan Knight, and Dave Henning were announced on June 30, 2010. In addition, he said that their single, "Lately," was on iTunes and that their debut album would be released on August 10, 2010.

Cyrus stopped being involved in Brother Clyde in late 2010 and announced the debut of his first solo patriotic album, I'm American. Originally scheduled to be out in November 2010, it was postponed to a May 24, 2011 release with Darryl Worley, Jamey Johnson, and Craig Morgan as the lead-off single. However, the single was renamed "Runway Lights" in April 2011. I'm American was born on June 28, 2011. In August 2011, a second single, "Nineteen," was released. The album debuted at number 58 on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of October 8, 2011, the first charted single since "A Good Day" in 2009.

Change My Mind was Cyrus' album released on October 23, 2012. On September 6, the title track, the first single, was released.

After legally changing his name in April 2017, Cyrus told Rolling Stone Country that on his birthday, August 25, he would be known as Cyrus, or "the artist formerly known as Billy Ray." Fans of this, but on Live with Kelly and Ryan Cyrus, "I'm here to set the record straight." 'Cyrus' is the album's name. 'Set the Record Straight,'" then says. Billy Ray will still be known by fans, he told them.

Cyrus was included in the remix after Billboard omitted American rapper Lil Nas X's country-rap song "Old Town Road" from their Country chart. The remix debuted on Billboard Hot 100, unseating the original mix of the song and giving Cyrus his first number one song on the Hot 100. On the Hot 100, "Old Town Road" spent 19 weeks (18 of those not credited to Cyrus) for the longest running number one song in history, smashing the record set by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day" earlier this year. The album was nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video. The RIAA awarded the song a diamond medal in October 2019, with over ten million units in the United States. It was the first time a song was granted diamond status.

Acting career

Cyrus appeared in the 1999 independent film Radical Jack. Gene, a pool cleaner who had been having an affair with Adam Kesher's wife, was also starring him in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive. (Justin Theroux). Cyrus was a lead actor on the PAX (now ION Television) comedy-drama Doc, which became the network's highest-rated program in 2001. In 2005, Cyrus began acting in a stage production of Annie Get Your Gun in Toronto, playing Frank Butler.

The Nanny, Diagnosis Murder, Love Boat, The Next Wave, and TNN's 18 Wheels Of Justice are among Cyrus' television credits. In 2004, he appeared in the episode "The Power of Love" of the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. Cyrus has also been the subject of several television specials that detail his rise to fame and his career. Billy Ray Cyrus: A Year on the Road, a VH1 exclusive, as well as TNN's I Give My Heart To You and Billy Ray Cyrus' Life and Times are among ABC's highlights. In late 2005, Cyrus and his daughter Miley Cyrus began co-starring in Hannah Montana, the Disney Channel original television series that premiered on March 24, 2006.

Cyrus appeared alongside many other celebrities in the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars in March 2007. In the eighth week (May 8, 2007), he and his partner, Karina Smirnoff, were disqualified, having also appeared in the "bottom two" the week before.

Cyrus has also appeared in Jackie Chan's film The Spy Next Door. In January 2010, it was shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was released in January 2010.

Cyrus serves on the Parents Television Council's advisory board, which is a conservative group.

It was revealed in 2010 that Trace Cyrus and his son Trace Cyrus will appear in a new Syfy reality series called UFO: Freakin' Obvious.

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