Billy Ray Cyrus: Beyond "Achy Breaky Heart" – His Life and Career Explored

The Rise of Billy Ray Cyrus in Country Music. Billy Ray Cyrus's ascent in the country music scene is a story of talent, perseverance, and timing. His debut album, "Some. In honor of the 25th anniversary of his career-defining single "Achy Breaky Heart," he re-recorded the tune. As if to call a "do-over" on the song, Cyrus recorded it in a swampier,. Billy Ray Cyrus says he's proud of Shaboozey for making history within the country music landscape and beyond after "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for. His recording of Don Von Tress’ “Achy Breaky Heart” — a goofy, smirking honky-tonk tune built off of two repeating chords — became a massive crossover smash and kick. Rob explores Billy Ray Cyrus’s smash hit “Achy Breaky Heart” by discussing the new traditionalist movement in country music and how it affected Cyrus’s career.

Love it or hate it, one could argue that “Achy Breaky” was a forerunner to the last decade in country. It used a relentless, two-chord progression that never changed throughout. Achy Breaky Heart turned into a massive hit for Billy Ray Cyrus, but the song meant a lot more to the artist. Speaking alongside Billboard, Cyrus credits the song for uniting people years ago - and it continues to bring people. Explore Billy Ray Cyrus' music on Billboard. Get the latest news, biography, and updates on the artist. The name instantly conjures images of long hair, a signature vocal twang, and of course, the iconic "Achy Breaky Heart." But beyond the catchy tune and the mullet, lies a. His recording of Don Von Tress’ “Achy Breaky Heart” — a goofy, smirking honky-tonk tune built off of two repeating chords — became a massive crossover smash and kick. Billy Ray Cyrus says he's proud of Shaboozey for making history within the country music landscape and beyond after "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for. The Rise of Billy Ray Cyrus in Country Music. Billy Ray Cyrus's ascent in the country music scene is a story of talent, perseverance, and timing. His debut album, "Some.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of his career-defining single "Achy Breaky Heart," he re-recorded the tune. As if to call a "do-over" on the song, Cyrus recorded it in a swampier,. Three decades after Billy Ray Cyrus's signature song first soared atop the charts, we revisit the megahit's rocky start before it launched the singer's career, a line dance craze and countless...