Billy Ray Cyrus Sparks Concern With Bizarre Performance at Trump Inauguration

Fans were worried about Billy Ray Cyrus after his performance as part of Donald Trump's inauguration.

After the "Achy Breaky Heart" crooner took the stage to perform at the Liberty Ball as part of the Inauguration Day festivities, viewers were left with some serious concern for his well-being.

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On Monday, Jan. 20, Cyrus, 63, performed his and Lil Nas X's hit song "Old Town Road" in Washington, D.C.—but he was hardly able to get through the performance due to some technical difficulties.

While trying to perform an a cappella version of the song once the backing music cut out, Cyrus awkwardly walked around the stage and sang in an offbeat manner with a raspy voice.

"Is my guitar still on? I think they cut me off. Is my guitar on guys? I don't hear my guitar anymore," he asked before turning to crew members and yelling, "Is anyone awake?"

Agitated, Miley Cyrus' dad said, "Y’all want me to sing more or you just want me to get the hell off the stage? I don’t give a damn."

A crew member eventually came out on stage to fix Cyrus' guitar so he could continue with the rest of the performance. Meanwhile, fans watching at home were concerned, as something seemed off with the Hannah Montana alum.

"That was truly a scary experience," one user wrote on X. "Not sure if he was sick or drunk or both." Another user said Cyrus "should never have been let on stage."

One fan who watched a video from the Liberty Ball on YouTube took to the comments to call Cyrus' performance "a bit disturbing."

"It's really sad to see him like this," someone else added.

The past few years have been tumultuous for Cyrus, who went through a divorce with his now ex-wife Firerose in 2024. He has reportedly been at odds with his famous daughter Miley Cyrus, 32, following his divorce from her mom, Tish Cyrus, in 2022.

Parade reached out to Bill Ray's rep but did not immediately hear back.

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