Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus is a multi-platinum selling artist and actor known for his impact on country and pop music, as well as his roles in popular television series, making him a recognized figure across entertainment industries. After signing with PolyGram/Mercury Records in 1990, and opening for Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus released his monumental debut album, ‘Some Gave All,’ in 1992. The album achieved immediate commercial success, debuting at number one on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and the Billboard 200, where it maintained its top position for an impressive 17 consecutive weeks. ‘Some Gave All’ stands as the best-selling debut album of all time by a solo male artist, having sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

His acting career continued with a role in Jackie Chan’s film ‘The Spy Next Door’ (2010), and he made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in ‘Chicago’ in 2012. He released the album ‘Change My Mind’ in 2012 and authored his autobiography ‘Hillbilly Heart’ in 2013, followed by a starring role in ‘Sharknado 2: The Second One’ in 2014. From 2016 to 2017, Cyrus starred as Vernon Brownmule in the CMT sitcom ‘Still the King.’ In 2019, Cyrus experienced a significant resurgence in his music career through his collaboration with Lil Nas X on the remix of ‘Old Town Road.’ This groundbreaking track went on to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top position for an unprecedented 19 consecutive weeks. The collaboration earned him two prestigious Grammy Awards in 2020, cementing his enduring impact across musical genres.