Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart
Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart (1992)
Directed by: Marc Ball
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Achy Breaky Heart, released on March 23, 1992, is the debut single by American country singer Billy Ray Cyrus from his album *Some Gave All*. Written by Don Von Tress, the song became a crossover hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its catchy melody and danceable rhythm sparked a line dancing craze in the early ’90s. The accompanying music video, directed by Marc Ball, features Cyrus performing at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky, capturing the energetic atmosphere that contributed to the song’s widespread appeal.