Billy Ray Cyrus faced unexpected difficulties while performing at Donald Trump’s second inauguration Liberty Ball event in Washington, D.C. last night. The event, a celebratory gathering of supporters and performers, included various musical acts, but Cyrus’ set encountered challenges that disrupted his performance.
According to reports from attendees, Cyrus experienced issues during his performance, including of his well-known hit Achy Breaky Heart. Some accused of him failing to lip sync, and of appearing to be drunk. Security escorted him off stage and cut off his microphone.
One fan tweeted, “What in the Billy Ray Cyrus…
Cyrus was 20 beers past 10:30 when he attempted to perform at the Inauguration.
They cut his Microphone and his Guitar…and Downed the lights…He wandered around for a full 2 minutes before security escorted him out…’
Here’s the full video of Billy Ray Cyrus “performing” at the Liberty Ball this evening. pic.twitter.com/sSkhjZDTtL
— 🐸 Pepe – save the children (@girl_roadrunner) January 21, 2025
None of the musical equipment worked for Billy Ray Cyrus, so he improvised.
Same things happened to Carrie Underwood.
Somebody’s getting fired. lol pic.twitter.com/8582bgdZBt
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) January 21, 2025
What in the Billy Ray Cyrus…
Cyrus was 20 beers past 10:30 when he attempted to perform at the Inauguration.
They cut his Microphone and his Guitar…and Downed the lights…He wandered around for a full 2 minutes before security escorted him out… pic.twitter.com/35wcODdQAT
— 🇺🇸🇺🇸~777DEAN777~🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@77HERCULES77) January 21, 2025
Cyrus, a seasoned performer with decades of live performance experience, is no stranger to managing challenges on stage. His ability to maintain composure and complete his performance demonstrated his professionalism despite the disruption.
The event continued without further notable issues, and Cyrus’ performance remains a topic of discussion among those who attended. The inauguration overall was marked by a mix of political and musical moments, drawing national attention.
