Billy Ray Cyrus is an American singer-songwriter and actor known for releasing such hits as Achy Breaky Heart, Could've Been Me and In the Heart of a Woman. As an actor, he has starred in several films and television series, including the hit musical comedy television series Hannah Montana, for which he won a Teen Choice Award. Away from his glittering career in the music and film industry, he is also known for being the father of renowned pop star Miley Cyrus, with whom he co-starred on Hannah Montana.
He was born to Ruth Casto and Ron Cyrus, who was a politician. After his first marriage to Cindy Smith ended in divorce, he got married to his second wife Leticia Cyrus in 1993. He and Leticia have five children, including Miley Cyrus. He fathered another child from a previous relationship.
He is left handed.
A lot of people think Christianity is about always being perfect. It's actually the opposite of that. It's realizing that we're all humans, and that's why God sent his Son to this earth - to save people.Billy Ray Cyrus
I always prayed that God would give me the wisdom and the vision to do the things on this earth that I was supposed to do to express His life and love and His will.Billy Ray Cyrus
I am and always will be a sinner. But that's the beautiful thing about Jesus. I'll always try to be a better person in the eyes of God. But I'm not all of a sudden stepping up on a pedestal and saying I'm holier than thou, 'cause I'm not!Billy Ray Cyrus
The people at the record company had asked me if I could write a song about my life, my relationship with God, and where I'm from. Well, I can't write a song on purpose, my songs come in a moment of inspiration or desperation.Billy Ray Cyrus
Well, I've never left my faith - but have I made a lot of mistakes? But was I fortunate that I was brought up in that Pentecostal church, where I heard about God's love and God's forgiveness.Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus is a famous American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor, who was born on August 25, 1961. As a person born on this date, Billy Ray Cyrus is listed in our database as the 14th most popular celebrity for the day (August 25) and the 50th most popular for the year (1961).
People born on August 25 fall under the Zodiac sign of Virgo, the Virgin. Billy Ray Cyrus is the 335th most popular Virgo.
Aside from information specific to Billy Ray Cyrus' birthday, Billy Ray Cyrus is the 2264th most famous American.
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