Billy Ray Cyrus Responds to Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Performance Fiasco!

Billy Ray Cyrus recently addressed the negative comments he faced after performing at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball. Known as a country artist, Cyrus faced significant criticism following his participation in the Liberty Ball, which took place in Washington D.C., immediately after Trump was sworn in as President.

His renditions of well-known tunes such as Old Town Road and Achy Breaky Heart encountered technical difficulties, resulting in a massive wave of ridicule across social media platforms.

To clarify the criticism directed at her, Cyrus told People that she would have participated in the event regardless if her microphone, guitar, and speakers were functioning properly or not.

He mentioned that he attended the Liberty Ball due to an invitation from President Donald Trump. Miley Cyrus then went on to say, “I had a great time at the Liberty Ball last night,” emphasizing that such elements are integral to the excitement of a live performance. Additionally, she noted, “When the producer says ‘You’re on,’ you perform for the audience, no matter if the equipment malfunctions.

During his show, Billy Ray Cyrus encountered several technical difficulties. Following his rendition of Old Town Road, he was overheard conversing with his backstage team about the problems. “Is my guitar still on?” he queried, sounding annoyed, adding, “I believe they cut me off.

At a certain moment, he pointed at his guitar and inquired, “Is anyone listening?” As he went on, his irritation increased, saying, “I can’t seem to hear it. Can you all hear it too? Is there someone there? Could someone please turn my guitar back on?

The circumstances grew increasingly uncomfortable when Billy Ray Cyrus inquired of the audience, “Shall I continue singing or should I leave the stage?”, to which he added, ” frankly, it doesn’t matter to me.

After the technical problem was fixed, Cyrus playfully commented, “When you encounter technical problems, you simply must press on, or in President Trump’s words, stand your ground and battle!

The act drew swift critique on various online platforms. Some disgruntled users voiced their dissatisfaction, with one going as far as to label it “arguably the most awkward moments ever seen in the realm of entertainment.

A different user expressed that it was awkward to watch Cyrus because they thought he was miming his songs instead of singing live and seemed untidy. Another Twitter user went as far as likening the performance to the notorious Milli Vanilli case, jokingly asking, “Wasn’t Milli Vanilli free?

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2025-01-22 11:53