Hello!! This is my pick for this week.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Birthday: Aug. 25, 1961
Birthday Place: Flatwoods, Ky.
Spouse: Leticia
They were married Dec. 28, 1993
Children: Destiny Hope, Brainson Chance, Christopher Cody, step-children are Brandi and Trace.
Instrument: Guitar
Inspiration to become a singer: It came to him at a Neil Diamond concert. "Neil was sying how if you believe in yourself, and believe in your dreams, then you will have everything you want. Just that second, my voice said to me, There's your answer. Use your music to do something positive. And I knew right them that this was my calling."
Awards: CMA;s Single of the Year (1992); AMA's Favorite New Artist and Favorite Country Single for "Achy Breaky Heart" (both 1992) Billboard Music Video Awards, Best New Artist, Country and Best Male Artist, Country (both 1992) and more.
Gold Albums: Storm in the Heartland (1994)
Platunum albums: Some Gave All (1992--1 million)
It won't Be the Last (1993--1 million)
Fan Club
Billy Ray Cyrus Spirit
c/o Tish Cryus and Janis Wilmore
P.O. Box 1206
Franklin, Tn.
37065-1206
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