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Billy Ray Cyrus' Kids Speak Out About Divorce

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:19:20 +0000

News that Billy Ray Cyrus and wife Tish are divorcing traveled quickly last week (June 13). Since the soon-to-be-former couple has five kids, it goes without saying that the family is in a bit of an uproar as it deals with and processes the split. Two of the Cyrus children have spoken out (slightly) about the impending divorce.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Wife Divorcing

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:43:26 +0000

It’s ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ time, as Billy Ray Cyrus is headed for divorce once again. The country singer’s wife Tish has filed papers to dissolve the two-decade marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. This is not the pair’s first time at the marriage-ending rodeo. Billy Ray filed for divorce three years ago, [...]

Randy Travis Plays Sheriff in New TV Pilot With Billy Ray Cyrus

Megan Pacella — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:41:13 +0000

Last year Randy Travis was breaking the law, now he's making it. During a recent interview, Billy Ray Cyrus revealed that he and Travis are starring in a TV pilot that could get picked up soon. It's a return to television for Cyrus, who's starred on several shows since his career was jump-started in 1992.

Billy Ray Cyrus, 'Hillbilly Heart' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:30:03 +0000

Billy Ray Cyrus evokes sounds of the Mississippi Delta with his new single ‘Hillbilly Heart.’ The song leans against a big, bad, foot-stompin’ guitar lick before the singer reveals his best blues voice. The result is ugly … in a good way. Little from that region of the country should be described as polished or [...]

Billy Ray Cyrus' Son Trace Honors Willie Nelson With Leg Tattoo

Megan Pacella — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:20:29 +0000

Trace Cyrus, the son of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, has inked Willie Nelson's face onto his leg. It's no surprise that Trace has a soft spot for country musicians, having grown up in a country household. But he's not finished with Nelson (pictured) -- rumor has it he's going to ink Johnny Cash's face on his body soon, too.

Billy Ray Cyrus, 'Change My Mind' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:12:28 +0000

It's difficult to keep up with Billy Ray Cyrus. The singer clearly has the chops and energy to record relevant country music, but with every new album comes a new direction -- and perhaps a new haircut. 'Change My Mind,' the title track from his new album (in stores this October), finds the singer playing the bad boy, as a storm of edgy banjo and electric guitar playing swirls around him.

Billy Ray Cyrus to Release New Album 'Change My Mind' in October

Megan Pacella — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:30:38 +0000

Billy Ray Cyrus is ready to retire from country music, but the legendary country music star has one album left in him. In a short Twitter post, Cyrus spilled the details about his upcoming record, ‘Change My Mind,’ which will hit shelves on October 23.

Billy Ray Cyrus Set to Make Broadway Debut in 'Chicago'

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:30:01 +0000

Billy Ray Cyrus has successfully tackled a recording career, multiple television series roles and a big-screen movie career — so what is the logical next move for the 50-year-old entertainer? Broadway, of course! The superstar will join the cast of the long-running fan-favorite ‘Chicago’ as the ethically-challenged lawyer Billy Flynn beginning this November.

Billy Ray Cyrus' Mother in Critical Care at the Hospital

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:50:52 +0000

While most people were hitting Twitter yesterday, April 8, with Easter wishes and pictures of dyed eggs and family gatherings, Billy Ray Cyrus got his fans’ attention with a much more somber tweet. The ‘Hillbilly Heart’ singer and author sent out a message to his fans asking for prayer for his mother’s health.

6 Catchiest Country Songs [VIDEOS]

Ken Hayes — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:24:58 +0000

This morning on the Breakfast Club, Cathy and I were trying to figure out which country song is the catchiest. We had listeners call in and also answer our question on facebook. In order for it to be a "cathy" song, it has to be a song that everyone knows, and something you can tap your toe to

Rolling Stone Names Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Achy Breaky Heart' the Third-Worst Song of the '90s

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:24:45 +0000

If you sat down and made a list of the things the internet loves, “lists” and “snark” would have to end up somewhere near the top — so you can hardly blame Rolling Stone for loading up on both with a recent feature dubbed ‘The Worst Songs of the ’90s.’

Country fans can take pride in their genre, which emerged from the countdown relatively unscathed, albeit with one significant, and hardly surprising, exception.