Billy Ray Cyrus skyrocketed into the country music scene in 1991 with 'Achy Breaky Heart,' and -- all jokes aside -- he is convinced that the tune that made him famous is still a hit. Approaching the 20-year anniversary of 'Achy Breaky,' he reveals to CNN that "there are some major stars who want to re-do that song." And while the singer has not officially agreed to let someone else record it, he says, "I'm flirting with the idea. There's one cat in particular that if I told you who it was, it would blow your mind. But I've got to keep it under my hat right now."BRC, the suspicion is killing us!
What Billy Ray will talk about is his wildly successful career since his radio breakthrough, including two platinum albums, ten Top 20 singles and a thriving acting career in both TV and film. Most important to him, however, is being Dad to five children who are all involved in the entertainment business, including teen sensation Miley Cyrus. It was Miley's career that took the Cyrus family from Tennessee to California. And as much as Billy Ray misses the south, he admits that the acting bug has bitten him so hard, that he's happy being on the west coast now.
"I look back at it now and think that I may fit in more to the film community than I do Nashville, to tell you the truth," he admits. "I love what I do. I love Hollywood. Getting to work with George Lopez and Jackie Chan in this new film we have coming out in January ['The Spy Next Door'], working with Heather Locklear and Patricia Neal in the Lifetime movie 'Flying By,' and Brooke Shields, who has appeared as my deceased wife on 'Hannah Montana.'
But Billy Ray isn't ditching his musical roots. He's more about combining his career paths these days. He wrote 'Back to Tennessee' for the 'Hannah Montana' movie soundtrack and hopes to write scores for more movies in the future.






Reader Comments(1 of 2)
chraines46at 8-26-2009
How does Cyrus own the rights to the song? All he did was change the title of "Don't Tell My Heart" which was written and recorded by the Marcy Brothers.
Arleneat 8-27-2009
He needs to get over himself already! If not for the teen popularity of his daughter Miley, Billy Ray would have already disappeared from the music scene. And what hat does he have to keep this under that will fit his overinflated, egotistical head??
rokevellaat 8-29-2009
If not for BRC, Hannah, no Miley, no Hannah wouldn't have a career. She's the one who really needs to get over herself!!!!
fulcomusicat 8-27-2009
Hi,
"Achy Breaky Heart" was written by Don Von Tress if my information is correct. The Marcy Brothers recorded it but it never really happened for them.
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KATIEGAINERat 8-29-2009
yea I think i remember hearing that he made that song famous. :)
Joey Fulcoat 8-27-2009
Hi,
"Achy Breaky Heart" was written by Don Von Tress if my information is correct. The Marcy Brothers recorded it but it never really happened for them.
Dwight Townsendat 8-27-2009
Yup, Don Von Tress did write it and I'm guessing he would love anyone who re-recorded this song. Sounds like a publicity move, someone has probably already recorded the song and it will be released and make a ton more money.
bob7rob7at 8-27-2009
Achy Breaky was a remake by Billy. He did not write it and has no control over who sings it, unless he bought the rights from the song writers, which I highly doubt.
junelee0319at 8-27-2009
Arlene..................it's a shame you have no idea what you're talking about
Arleneat 8-29-2009
This is a comment board, therefore an opinion board. My opinion is he would be long forgotten if not for the popularity of his daughter. I don't see what the appeal is with her either. They both seem to be very egotistical.
rogur735at 8-27-2009
Cyrus is an overrated jerk,who pimped out his daughter to make money ! there's a place in hell for this dirtbag!
dowellgodwinat 8-27-2009
you hypocritical bastard. if you had a daughter who was talented and popular enough to rise to fame and stay there, and you had the means to influence that stardom and maintain it, you'd do it to. if my daughter were in that world, i'd much rather be a part of it, have some influence, than just let it run it's course (aka brittany). don't be such a hard ass...just because you read popeater doesn't mean you know these people. sheesh.
ribeye01at 8-27-2009
you hypocritical bastard. if you had a daughter who had the talent and popularity to rise to fame and stay there, you'd be involved with it too. if my daughter were in that world, i'd much rather be a part of it, have some influence, than to just let it run its course (aka brittany). just because you read popeater doesn't mean you know these people. just say you're jealous because they're successful.
sheesh.
jwesney79at 8-27-2009
Wow! Why all the haters? Billy Ray Cyrus is an awesome father and person. He is as humble as they come and donates a lot of his money and time to charities. I love Billy Ray for the wonderful family man and Christian he is. Praise the Lord for people like him in the chaotic entertainment industry.
Skipat 8-27-2009
Gee!! Iwonder who that "Major" star could be?
Are her initials MC? Give me an Achy Breaky Break!!