Billy Ray Cyrus

Date of Birth: August 25, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Billy Ray Cyrus is an American musician, actor, and songwriter, best known for his hit single “Achy Breaky Heart.” Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky, Cyrus grew up with a deep passion for music, influenced by gospel and bluegrass genres. He gained international fame with his debut album, “Some Gave All,” which topped the Billboard 200 chart. Over the years, Cyrus has released numerous albums, ventured into acting with roles in TV series like “Doc” and “Hannah Montana,” and remained a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. His career resurgence in recent years includes collaborations with younger artists, notably featuring in Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” which became a cultural phenomenon.

5 Interesting Facts about Billy Ray Cyrus

1. Billy Ray Cyrus’s single “Achy Breaky Heart” was the first single ever to achieve triple Platinum status in Australia.

2. He played the role of Robby Ray Stewart, the father of Miley Stewart, in the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana,” alongside his real-life daughter, Miley Cyrus.

3. Cyrus’s debut album, “Some Gave All,” stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for 17 consecutive weeks.

4. He has had eight top-ten singles on the Billboard Country Songs chart.

5. Billy Ray Cyrus was awarded a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2016.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Billy Ray Cyrus

1. “The music business is very simple: It’s a bunch of men with money, sitting around saying, ‘No.’”

2. “I’ve always been a blue-collar guy, and I’ve always had a job.”

3. “I’m American by birth, and Southern by the grace of God.”

4. “Country music is the people’s music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are.”

5. “My grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and I grew up in a church where you could really feel the presence of God.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Billy Ray Cyrus is approximately $20 million.

Children

Billy Ray Cyrus has six children: Miley Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Braison Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Trace Cyrus, and Christopher Cody Cyrus. Miley and Noah have pursued successful careers in music and acting, while Trace is known for his role in the band Metro Station.