Billy Ray Cyrus's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Billy Ray Cyrus.

Billy Ray Cyrus is a multi-talented American singer, songwriter, and actor. Rising to fame in 1992, he released 16 studio albums and 53 singles. He is best known for his chart-topping hit "Achy Breaky Heart," which achieved triple platinum status in Australia and was the best-selling single there in 1992. The song's music video significantly contributed to the worldwide popularity of line dancing.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Release and Success of "Achy Breaky Heart"

In 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus released "Achy Breaky Heart," which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and became the first single ever to achieve triple platinum status in Australia. It was also the best-selling single in Australia in 1992.

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1992: Release of 'Some Gave All'

In 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus released his debut album, 'Some Gave All'. The album was an instant success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and Billboard 200 charts.

1993: Success of 'Some Gave All' Singles

From 1992 to 1993, 'Some Gave All' produced four consecutive top 40 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, including "Achy Breaky Heart".

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2008: Peak of "Ready, Set, Don't Go" on Charts

In 2008, the duet version of "Ready, Set, Don't Go" by Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus peaked at No. 4 on the Country charts, marking Billy Ray's first top 5 single since 1999 and Miley's first top 5 on any Billboard chart.

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2019: Number One Hit with "Old Town Road"

In 2019, Billy Ray Cyrus achieved his first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 as a featured artist on a remix of Lil Nas X's song "Old Town Road," which spent a record-breaking nineteen consecutive weeks at the top spot.

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