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Born August 25, 1961, in Flatwoods, KY; son of Ronald Ray (a state legislator) and Ruth Ann (Adkins) Cyrus; married Cindy Smith, 1986 (divorced, 1991); married Leticia Finley, 1993; children: (with Kristen Luckey) Christopher Cody; (with Finley) Destiny Hope. Education: Attended Georgetown College. Addresses: Record company-- Mercury Nashville, 66 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203.

Loved by fans, loathed by critics, Billy Ray Cyrus rose from obscurity to country music superstardom in 1992 following the release of his debut album, Some Gave All. Featuring the monster single "Achy Breaky Heart," the album sold nine million copies worldwide and made Cyrus a household name in over 100 languages. The disc enjoyed the longest tenure ever for a debut record in the Number One spot of Billboard' s pop chart--18 weeks--surpassing the mark previously held by the Beatles.

Known far and wide for his ruggedly handsome looks (oft-cited "bad hair" notwithstanding) and swiveling hips, C Billy ray cyrus family.