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9 unusual facts about Billy Ray Cyrus


Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

Billy Ray Cyrus performer and son of Ron Cyrus, Mesothelioma Patient

Could've Been Me

"Could've Been Me" is the title of a song written by Reed Nielsen and Monty Powell, and performed by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus.

John Jaszcz

His move to Tennessee facilitated his involvement in country and rock music working with artists including Billy Ray Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery, and Collective Soul.

Kentucky Route 693

A section of KY 693 from the Russell/Flatwoods city line to the intersection of KY 207 (Argillite Road) in Flatwoods is also unofficially known as Billy Ray Cyrus Boulevard.

Line dance

Billy Ray Cyrus' 1992 hit "Achy Breaky Heart", helped catapult western line dancing into the mainstream public consciousness.

She's Not Cryin' Anymore

"She's Not Cryin' Anymore" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus.

Wher'm I Gonna Live?

"Wher'm I Gonna Live?" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus.

Words by Heart

"Words by Heart" is the title of a song written by Reed Nielsen and Monty Powell, and recorded by American country music singer, Billy Ray Cyrus.

Yohann Lacroix

Crusaders' supporters developed a chant for Lacroix during his time at Seaview; "Don't sell Lacroix", to the tune of Billy Ray Cyrus' song Achy Breaky Heart.


Achy Jakey Heart

The title Achy Jakey Heart is inspired by cast member Billy Ray Cyrus's song "Achy Breaky Heart".

Busy Man

"Busy Man" is the title of a song written by Bob Regan and George Teren, and recorded by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus.

Hannah-Oke

Each families dance the Hoedown Throwdown from Hannah Montana: The Movie with Billy Ray Cyrus shouting out the moves, but when he says something that isn't one of the moves, the audience needs to shout Silly Billy.

Monty Powell

Other artists who recorded Powell's songs include Tracy Byrd, Chris Cagle, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tim McGraw, Collin Raye, and Restless Heart.

Paramount Arts Center

When Billy Ray Cyrus was at the Paramount filming his video for "Achy Breaky Heart," he was told about the legend of Paramount Joe.

Slow Dancing with the Moon

Slow Dancing with the Moon is a Dolly Parton album released in February 1993 and, in addition to Parton, features a number of famous guest artists, including Collin Raye, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Tanya Tucker, Maura O'Connell, Billy Dean, Pam Tillis, Marty Stuart and Billy Ray Cyrus.


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