Billy Ray Cyrus Discusses Prayers for Country and President in Sky News Interview
Billy Ray Cyrus, aged 64, said in a Tuesday interview with Sky News that he prays for the country, the president, and the world. He described being president as a tough job and stated he has no intention of drawing party lines when performing for U.S. presidents. Cyrus also referenced his late father Ron Cyrus's advice on responding to presidential requests.
The Washington TimesPresidents. Cyrus referenced advice from his late father, Ron Cyrus, who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives for 11 consecutive terms as a Democrat and in the Kentucky legislature for over 20 years until his death in 2006. Ron Cyrus advised Billy Ray Cyrus that when the president asks you to do something, you do it.
Cyrus once identified as a Democrat. S. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump. He endorsed Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign.
The day after his Liberty Ball performance, Cyrus issued a statement to People magazine stating he would not have missed the honor of playing the event whether his microphone, guitar, and monitors worked or not, and that he was there because President Donald J. Trump invited him.
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Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-04-15
Billy Ray Cyrus stated in Tuesday interview with Sky News that he prays for the country, the president, and the world.
1 sourceBilly Ray Cyrus - 2025-01 (post-inauguration)
Billy Ray Cyrus issued statement to People magazine the day after his Liberty Ball performance, stating he would not have missed the honor.
1 sourceBilly Ray Cyrus - 2025-01
Billy Ray Cyrus performed at the Liberty Ball following President Trump’s second inauguration.
1 sourceBilly Ray Cyrus - 2024
Billy Ray Cyrus endorsed Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign.
1 sourceBilly Ray Cyrus - 2006
Ron Cyrus died after serving over 20 years in the Kentucky legislature.
1 sourceBilly Ray Cyrus
Potential Impact
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Reference to Ron Cyrus's Democratic background shows Cyrus's cross-party performance history.
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Liberty Ball performance highlights celebrity involvement in Trump's inauguration events.
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Protest sign at church event underscores ongoing opposition to ICE policies.
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Cyrus's statements may reinforce his public support for Trump among country music fans.
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Trump's comments on Iran and Israel could influence U.S. diplomatic relations in the region.
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