Billy Ray Cyrus Biography

- Was born under the astrological star sign of Virgo.

- Originally wanted to become a baseball player.

- Was a part of Russell, Kentucky’s first state championship high school football team.

- Attended college on a baseball scholarship.

- At the time of his breakthrough success with 'Achy Breaky Heart', Billy Ray was best known for his mullet hairstyle.

- Holds the record for the longest time on the Billboard Hot 100 album charts for a debut re record.

- Took his daugher Miley with him on tour when she was only three years old.

- Was born on the same day as singer Gene Simmons and actor Sean Connery.

- Was nominated for Tearjerker Video Of The Year for 'Ready, Set, Don’t Go' in 2008.

- Lived on a 500-acre ranch in Nashville, Tennessee before moving to Los Angeles to film Hannah Montana.