Thu Jan 23 06:10:00 UTC 2025: **Country Star Billy Ray Cyrus Overcomes Technical Glitches at Trump Inauguration Ball**
WASHINGTON D.C. – Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus encountered technical difficulties during his performance at the Liberty Ball, celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Despite experiencing problems with his guitar and monitor, Cyrus, 63, powered through his set, performing hits like “Old Town Road” and “Achy Breaky Heart,” ultimately delivering an a cappella rendition of the latter.
Cyrus, who described the event as an “honor,” addressed the technical issues onstage, quipping, “In life, when you have technical difficulties, you just gotta keep going, or as President Trump would say, ‘You gotta fight.'” He later told People magazine that he wouldn’t have missed the opportunity to perform, regardless of the equipment malfunctions, stating, “I was there for the people, and we had a blast. That’s called rock n’ roll!!!”
The incident drew mixed reactions on social media, with some labeling the performance “cringy,” while others praised Cyrus’s resilience. The mishap follows a similar incident earlier that evening, where singer Carrie Underwood overcame technical issues to perform “America the Beautiful” a cappella at the inauguration ceremony itself. Both artists received applause from the audience for their impromptu adjustments.
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