January 21st 2025.
Billy Ray Cyrus experienced some technical difficulties during his performance at Donald Trump's inauguration. It seemed that music was not on his side that day, as other performers also faced issues with their equipment. It was a chaotic moment when Cyrus took the stage, with viewers later describing it as an "epic disaster." His guitar suddenly went silent and the lights were cut off, leaving the 62-year-old singer struggling to continue his performance.
Cyrus had been interacting with the crowd, performing his collaboration with Lil Nas X, "Old Town Road," before attempting to sing his biggest hit, "Achy Breaky Heart." But to his dismay, there was no sound coming from his guitar. He asked the audience if his guitar was still on, and moments later revealed that he had been asked to fill in time at the Liberty Ball. In a humorous moment, he even asked if anyone was still awake as his guitar stopped working. As he continued to try and fix the issue, he was plunged into darkness at one point, leaving him confused and unsure of what to do.
The father of Miley Cyrus then asked the tech support off-stage if they could turn his guitar back on, but to no avail. He even asked the crowd if they wanted him to sing another song, not really caring either way. In another clip, he is seen walking around in the dark with the microphone, trying to find a way to continue his performance. Eventually, he was escorted off the stage by security, as the microphone was turned off and he was left wandering around, not knowing where to go.
Viewers were taken aback by Cyrus' appearance during the performance. On Twitter, user Art Candee shared a clip, calling it an "epic disaster." Many comments pointed out Cyrus' unkempt beard and overall look, comparing it to that of metal singer Rob Zombie. Some even joked that Zombie himself had called, wanting his look back from the 90s. Others compared Cyrus to Worzel Gummidge, a character from a popular BBC show in the 80s. It was clear that his appearance had changed since his heyday in the 90s, leaving viewers surprised and confused.
But it wasn't just his looks that caught the attention of viewers. Many pointed out that "Old Town Road" was not Cyrus' song, but a remix of Lil Nas X's already popular track. Some found it amusing that the audience was singing along to a song with lyrics about gay sex, not realizing its subtext. Others noted that the event also featured a rendition of The Village People's "Y.M.C.A," adding to the overall irony of the situation.
In the end, it was a less-than-ideal performance for Billy Ray Cyrus at Trump's inauguration. But despite the technical difficulties and criticism, he still managed to make an impression and give viewers something to talk about. And who knows, maybe this will lead to a new look and a new direction in his career. After all, as the saying goes, any publicity is good publicity.
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