NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus is celebrating his 64th birthday today, August 25, marking more than three decades in the public eye as one of country music’s most enduring and versatile performers.
Born in 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky, Cyrus rose to fame in the early 1990s with his breakthrough single “Achy, Breaky Heart.” The song, released in 1992, became a cultural phenomenon, topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, crossing over to international markets, and sparking a line-dancing craze that spread far beyond Nashville. His debut album, Some Gave All, went on to sell more than nine million copies in the United States, earning multi-platinum certification and cementing Cyrus as one of the most recognizable new stars of the decade.
Over the years, Cyrus built a career defined by reinvention and resilience. In addition to his country roots, he has embraced rock, gospel, and pop collaborations, showing a willingness to push boundaries and appeal to new generations. In 2019, he teamed up with rapper Lil Nas X for the remix of “Old Town Road,” a track that broke records as the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history. The collaboration introduced Cyrus to a global audience of younger listeners, reaffirming his ability to stay relevant decades after his debut.
Cyrus is also widely known for his acting career. From 2006 to 2011, he co-starred in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana alongside his daughter, Miley Cyrus, playing the role of Robby Ray Stewart, a fictionalized version of himself. The show became a worldwide hit and launched Miley’s career, while also reintroducing Billy Ray to millions of fans around the globe.
Beyond music and acting, Cyrus has remained connected to his Kentucky roots and often speaks about the importance of family and faith in his life. With 16 studio albums to his name, multiple awards, and collaborations spanning genres, he has become a respected figure not only in country music but across the broader entertainment industry.
As he turns 64, fans and fellow artists alike are paying tribute to Cyrus’s long-standing contributions to music and culture. Whether remembered for his chart-topping hits, his role in shaping 1990s country, or his more recent viral success, Billy Ray Cyrus remains a figure who bridges generations and continues to inspire both audiences and aspiring artists.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus is celebrating his 64th birthday today, August 25, marking more than three decades in the public eye as one of country music’s most enduring and versatile performers.
Born in 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky, Cyrus rose to fame in the early 1990s with his breakthrough single “Achy, Breaky Heart.” The song, released in 1992, became a cultural phenomenon, topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, crossing over to international markets, and sparking a line-dancing craze that spread far beyond Nashville. His debut album, Some Gave All, went on to sell more than nine million copies in the United States, earning multi-platinum certification and cementing Cyrus as one of the most recognizable new stars of the decade.
Over the years, Cyrus built a career defined by reinvention and resilience. In addition to his country roots, he has embraced rock, gospel, and pop collaborations, showing a willingness to push boundaries and appeal to new generations. In 2019, he teamed up with rapper Lil Nas X for the remix of “Old Town Road,” a track that broke records as the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history. The collaboration introduced Cyrus to a global audience of younger listeners, reaffirming his ability to stay relevant decades after his debut.
Cyrus is also widely known for his acting career. From 2006 to 2011, he co-starred in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana alongside his daughter, Miley Cyrus, playing the role of Robby Ray Stewart, a fictionalized version of himself. The show became a worldwide hit and launched Miley’s career, while also reintroducing Billy Ray to millions of fans around the globe.
Beyond music and acting, Cyrus has remained connected to his Kentucky roots and often speaks about the importance of family and faith in his life. With 16 studio albums to his name, multiple awards, and collaborations spanning genres, he has become a respected figure not only in country music but across the broader entertainment industry.
As he turns 64, fans and fellow artists alike are paying tribute to Cyrus’s long-standing contributions to music and culture. Whether remembered for his chart-topping hits, his role in shaping 1990s country, or his more recent viral success, Billy Ray Cyrus remains a figure who bridges generations and continues to inspire both audiences and aspiring artists.