Billy Ray Cyrus

Miley is a chip of the old block. Her father can't act either. But he sometimes was quite funny on Hannah Montana.

Billy Ray Cyrus was my first favorite country singer. I was barely five years old when I was first introduced to his music. The song that really got my attention was Achy Breaky Heart. I listened to that over and over and over again, and I loved it! My granddad even made me a Billy Ray Cyrus tape. Me being a little kid, I messed it up. Makes me sad to think about that. Well, I got the same one again. Now, almost 16 years later, I watch him on Hannah Montana, and I'm like, "Wow, he's an anwesome actor too!" I love his singing, but his acting rocks too! I also have his new CD, "Home Again." I think that's what it's called. It's an awesome CD! My favorite song on it is "Stand." Man, that song makes me wanna dance! I love Billy Ray Cyrus! He totally rocks!

Billy Ray was born August 25, 1961, and raised in the small Eastern Kentucky town of Flatwoods. His paternal grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and his father Ron, sang in the gospel group, "The Crownsmen Quartet." His maternal grandfather was a hoedown fiddler, and his mother Ruth Ann played bluegrass with him on Saturday nights.



Acting on "intuition, and an inner voice" he bought a guitar when he was 20. And thus the first step was taken down the long road to fame. For years, Cyrus believed in his dream. Week in, week out, month in, month out, he felt the sting of rejection in Nashville -- just like thousands of country boys before him.



But on May 19, 1992, his wildest fantasies became reality. That is the date of the release of "Some Gave All," one of the most explosively successful debut albums in music history. It gave us "Achy Breaky Heart," "Could've Been Me," "Wher'm I Gonna Live," "She's Not Cryin' Anymore," and "Some Gave All," five hits that were omnipresent on the country airwaves. Cyrus capped off the year by marring his sweetheart Leticia Finley, (Who goes by the name Tish). While he could have taken a break and enjoyed the spotlight, Cyrus didn't rest on his laurels. He released "It Won't Be the Last" in 1993, Storm in the Heartland in 1994, and Trail of Tears in 1996, Shot Full of Love in 1998, and Southern Rain in 2000. Even though it would have been easier for him to have recorded more of the "County Pop" tunes that made him famous, Cyrus decided to add more Rock and Blues sounds to his songs. He trusted that his fans would rather that his music came from the heart instead of every song sounding as though it came from "Some Gave All". His instincts were correct and records were well received by his fans, but they didn't make the same impression on the Pop music scene. His albums were not the only things that were born during the decade. He and Tish added on to their blended family of his son Christopher and her two children, son Trace and daughter Brandi. First came a daughter named Destiny, then son Braison, and eight days after the turn of the century, another daughter named Noah was born. Cyrus delighted in taking his wife and children with him when he was on concert tours. Although at times he would have to share the stage with Destiny (Now called Miley) who always managed to wrangle her way into her father concerts. In 1999, Cyrus wanted to try his hand at acting and managed to get a part in a movie here and there. However as a devout Christian, he was upset by the lack of morels, not just in Hollywood, but in the very films in which he was acting in. After finishing the film "Mulholland Dr.", he told God that he was finished unless God could make a way. About that time, the producers of the series "Doc" wanted him for the title role. When he and Tish read the script for the pilot episode, Cyrus realized that his prayer had been answered. The family friendly show not only allowed him to keep his Christian values, it also allowed him to be a witness for the Lord. "Doc" went on to be the most successful show on the PAX TV (Now ION TV) network. During the series, Cyrus was able to record two albums "Time Flies" in 2004 and "The Other Side" in 2004. After "Doc" completed its run, Cyrus decided that he wanted to take a break, but fate intervened with another acting gig. Unbeknownst to him, he had plenty of experience for the role, as he began training for the part when his son Christopher was born and he continued to expand on it when Tish's children Trace and Brandi joined the Cyrus family. By the time he and Tish had Miley, Braison, and Noah, all he had to do was wait for the role to come. Cyrus daughter Miley had been cast in a new TV series for the Disney Channel called "Hannah Montana" and they were looking for someone to play the father on the show. Originally, Cyrus refused to audition for the part, but Tish and Miley kept insisting that he was obviously the right person for the role. The Producers loved his audition and offered him the part. "Hannah Montana" premiered to one of the largest audiences Disney Channel has ever had for an original series and it immediately became a hit. The role of Robbie Stewart allows Cyrus to sing occasionally and one of the episodes featured a song off of his 2005 album "Wanna Be Your Joe". The writers of the show often write in jokes about Cyrus' past celebrity and of course the song "Achey Breaky Heart", with his blessing. Now days, most people address him as "Miley's Dad", But he never minds and he's actually proud to be known as that.

Billy Ray Cyrus is a pretty good actor, but nothing special. He's played Doc and Hannah Montanna's father and has been on dancing with the stars. Acting wise, he's ok. He's not amazing, but he's definately not bad. It's interesting to see him act beside his daughter in real life and in the show. Dancing wise, he just tried. He wasn't very good, but I was rooting for him. I like country music and I've heard a few of his songs and, I must say, I like them. So, overall, ok actor, good singer, hard working dancer and that's about it.

Like I said, though I like country music (and rock music too) I haven't heard his music on CDs or on the radio, but his acting on Hannah Montana is fantastic! Honestly, he is the funniest one on the show, I guess, its tough between Emily Osment and Miley Cyrus . . but we're not talking about them! So, lets get back to Billy Ray Cyrus. He is great, I'm sure his music would be great if I sat down to listen to it one day, 'cause I hear my mom talking about his songs every once in a while. His acting, I know I've already said this a lot, but his acting is GREAT, and he is hilarious in his shows.

I am nearly twenty-seven years old now, and I still can't get enough of that awesome voice, and that great sense of humour. I remember when I was only thirteen years old when I heard his hit song "Achy Breaky Heart." I will never gorget that song. And now look at him! Not only a great singer, but a great actor as well, and he has a beautiful daughter, Miley Cyrus. He sure seems like a great father, and he has come so far in his career as a celebrity. Still hot and happening! Billy, keep of the great work.

Billy Ray was born August 25, 1961, and raised in the small Eastern Kentucky town of Flatwoods. His paternal grandfather was a Pentecostal preacher, and his father Ron, sang in the gospel group, "The Crownsmen Quartet." His maternal grandfather was a hoedown fiddler, and his mother Ruth Ann played bluegrass with him on Saturday nights.



Acting on "intuition, and an inner voice" he bought a guitar when he was 20. And thus the first step was taken down the long road to fame. For years, Cyrus believed in his dream. Week in, week out, month in, month out, he felt the sting of rejection in Nashville -- just like thousands of country boys before him.



But on May 19, 1992, his wildest fantasies became reality. That is the date of the release of "Some Gave All," one of the most explosively successful debut albums in music history. It gave us "Achy Breaky Heart," "Could've Been Me," "Wher'm I Gonna Live," "She's Not Cryin' Anymore," and "Some Gave All," five hits that were omnipresent on the country airwaves

Billy ray cyrus is very funny on the set of his new show with daughter, miley cyrus. They have bonded and have had fun times together. He is a great country singer. I wish he was my dad because he seams like a kool guy. I can't wait to see the new episodes of hannah montana! It is my all-time-favorite show. billy ray cyrus has more than just funnyness but is a wonderful country singer. I like counrty and he is one of my favorites! I'm sorry of the loss of his wife though. Rest in peace. Well billy is a great guy! :D

this is one of the worse actors in the history of all actors in the world. and im not overreactiing either he sucks!!!! he worse than the kids on good times, ok i love the show and use to watch it when i was younger but my mom opened my eyes on those guys!) on \\\" its my party and ill lie if i want to\\\" show how but he was. he can even show he sad! the only reason i knew he was sad was because the crowd sad \\\"awwwwww\\\"... and you would think he he would have gotten better after Doc i didn\\\'t think it was possiable to get worse than Doc but he did! man this guy sucks!

William Ray Cyrus was born on August 25th , 1961 . William ray cyrus is know known as billy ray cyrus . He started acting and singing at a very young age and was born in kentucky . He is most known for is hit single achey breaky heart . He now working on a project with his daughter miley cyrus in her show hannah montana that he also stars in with her . He also writes and sings songs with miley . He has five children who live with him that just recently moved up to california from tennessee for his and his daughters show hannah montana .

He is a funny guy. He gave his daughter Miley many opportunities to become a star. He would let her sing on stage as a little girl and do shows and let her sing with him and do all kinds of things. He is funny and a cool Dna on Hannah Montana and a Country music star.

I just love Billy Ray. He has a new album out called I Wanna Be Your Joe. It's a terrific album. If you're a fan of his daughter Miley, you should check the song "Stand" they sing it together, it's a great song and of course their voices sound perfect together. I never liked the song Achey Breaky Heart but I loved everything else and have all his albums. My favorite song ever is Trail of Tears.

This famous heartfilling catchy 1992 crazy hit single is what we all know him from and oh lets not forget HANNAH MONTANNA (the best show) were he plays a funny hard working widowed father that helps his own real life daughter Miley pursue her singing and stardoom career. Her brother Jackson is sort of a LAME BRAIN.... Billy has been through lots of struggles in his life like his world famous mullot ,but his wife Trisha died...



JULIA

he\'s just okay. not as good as his daughter lol. he can\'t act that well, but he can act okay i guess. but he is pretty funny, sorta kinda i guess.

but sometimes i just really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really reallyreallyreally really really really sometimes can\'t stand him. that\'s it for now people, thanks!

i don't like him he should stick to singing for the rest of his life because that acting thing is going nowhere for him but my sister has on him so i guess he has something else going for him.(his voice) his dauter's pretty good though she's pretty good at singing too.