The world of country music is friendlier to covers than other genres. For example, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart” was a cover. Here’s what the song’s writer thought when Cyrus redid his song.

In the song, he sings that you can tell his arms, feet, lips, and fingertips goodbye, just don’t let his achy breaky heart know the truth. The tune “Achy Breaky Heart” cemented Cyrus’ breakout in 1992 ...

Country music is known as two chords and the truth. In the case of Billy Ray Cyrus‘ “Achy Breaky Heart”, it was two chords and a whole lot of fun. The first time Cyrus heard the hip-shaking hit, he ...

“Where were you 25 years ago?” asks Billy Ray Cyrus, leaning in intently. The country singer, actor and dad to famous pop stars is seated in a room in the Nashville home and studio of the late Cowboy ...