Country music star explains controversial Trump rally performance – AL.com
It seems that Billy Ray Cyrus had a LOT more than just TECHNICAL ISSUES going on at the Liberty Ball just now! 😬😬😬😬I had to watch it (and listen to it) and now you have to too! 😆 pic.twitter.com/t5PNm5IjUFBilly Ray Cyrus has spoken out after what appeared to be a disaster of a performance Monday night at Liberty Ball during President Donald Trump’s rally.“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not,” Cyrus posted on Instagram. “I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me. I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says ‘you’re on,’ you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell. I was there for the people and we had a blast. That’s called rock n roll!!!”Cyrus appeared to be dealing with a number of technical issues Monday, claiming he couldn’t get his guitar turned on at one point.“Is my guitar still on,” he wondered aloud. “I think they cut me off. Is my guitar, OK? I don’t hear my guitar anymore. Check. Ah, check. Is anybody awake? I don’t hear it? Does anyone hear this?”There were reports that he was also lip syncing.Country music website Whiskey Riff reported that Cyrus eventually appeared to be escorted off the stage after they turned the lights off on him.A post shared by Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus)Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025).© 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.YouTube’s privacy policy is available here and YouTube’s terms of service is available here.Ad Choices
