Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky) is an American country singer, and actor, who is probably best known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart" (1992). He is also a multi-platin
Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky) is an American country singer, and actor, who is probably best known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart" (1992). He is also a multi-platinum selling recording artist, with three number-one singles and six top-ten singles. From 2001 to 2004, he starred in the television series Doc, a show about a doctor from the ranch adjusting to the large city. It remains in syndication today. Starting in 2006, he currently stars in the Disney Channel original television series, Hannah Montana, along with his daughter Miley.
Cyrus was raised into a Pentecostal family. His parents divorced during his youth and his grandfather, who was a Pentecostal preacher, died when he was twelve years old.