Billy Ray Cyrus Birthday (Date, Age, How Old)

Background

Billy Ray Cyrus has established a globally recognized name in the music industry. His most popular single has resonated with audiences around the world. He was born on August 25, 1961, in Flatwoods, Kentucky, under the Virgo zodiac sign. His heritage includes a father named Ronald Ray Cyrus and a mother named Ruth Ann Casto, and he is of Caucasian descent. From a young age, Cyrus was immersed in music; his father played the guitar, his mother was a pianist, and his grandfather entertained with the fiddle.

Cyrus completed his education at Russell High School in Kentucky before advancing to Georgetown College. In 1982, he joined forces with his brother to create a band called ‘Sly Dog,’ performing gigs in Ohio soon after. He left college shortly thereafter. In 1984, misfortune struck when a fire consumed the band’s equipment. This led to the disbandment of Sly Dog, prompting Cyrus to pursue a solo career. In 1990, he caught the attention of veteran singer Del Reeves, who urged the A&R team at Mercury Records to take notice of him.

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After witnessing his stage performance, Mercury Records offered him a contract.

In 1992, he released his debut single, “Achy Breaky Heart,” backed by a robust marketing effort from his record label. This track significantly contributed to the success of his debut album, “Some Gave All,” which was released later that year. It topped the charts for 17 weeks and sold nine million copies. Since then, he has put out 15 studio albums and 52 singles, yet none have achieved similar success. His only return to the top of the charts occurred in 2019 when he featured on Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” His acting career reached new heights with his role in “Hannah Montana” (2006-2011), a series starring his daughter, Miley Cyrus.

Having six children, he divorced his spouse of nearly three decades in April 2022.