The Surprising Story Behind Billy Ray Cyrus’s ‘Achy Breaky Heart’

Billy Ray Cyrus just released his first new album in 13 years, and, just like that, "Achy Breaky Heart" is stuck in my head. But before you dive into The Hill, let's take a look back at the mega-hit ...

Campground Keeps Playing Achy Breaky Heart Every Few Songs, So One Camper Pays To Queue It Twenty-Five Times Until Everyone Leaves And Staff Unplug The Jukebox

A camper at a beach campground recently took matters into his own hands, igniting a memorable, albeit annoying, night for everyone involved. After enduring the frequent play of “Achy Breaky Heart” ...
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On This Day in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus Was at No. 1 With a Cover That Became a Cultural Touchstone and Sparked a Public Feud

On this day (June 1) in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus was at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart with his debut single “Achy Breaky Heart.” The track spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1. Later that year, ...

After Divorces, Vocal Paralysis & Family Drama, Billy Ray Cyrus Prepping First Album in Seven Years: ‘Been to Hell and Back a Couple of Times’

Billy Ray Cyrus has been through it over the past five years. The "Achy Breaky Heart" country star and father of Miley Cyrus has struggled through two divorces, a near-fatal battle with sepsis that ...
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The Surprising Story Behind Billy Ray Cyrus’s ‘Achy Breaky Heart’

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Billy Ray Cyrus just released his first new album in 13 years, and, just like that, “Achy Breaky Heart” is ...