2017 IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RELEASE OF “,” ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR, YET POLARIZING SONGS IN THE HISTORY OF TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH ABOUT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY AND RE-RECORDING THE SONG IN MULTIPLE VERSIONS

2017 is the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Billy Ray Cyrus to the world and the release of his signature smash hit single “Achy Breaky Heart.” Billy Ray has re-recorded the original song, which will be available on iTunes on Friday, April 28. He has also recorded a Spanglish version with Latin superstar Jencarlos Canela and additional versions are in the works.

“Achy Breaky Heart” was multi-million selling country single that launched the 90’s line dance craze and is one of the most catchy, polarizing, history-making songs in the entire country . It was the first million-selling country single since "Islands in the Stream" by and in 1983.

The , which contained the smash single, went straight to the top of the charts and remained there for an unprecedented 17 weeks, a record for a debut artist at that time. Its success was so unparalleled and unexpected, in fact, that it derailed a lot of release schedule plans on Music Row and even beyond.

Billy Ray is currently starring in the hit CMT comedy series, “Still The King,” which was picked up for a second season. Cyrus stars as “Burnin’” Vernon Brown, a one-hit-wonder country artist who emerges decades later as an Elvis impersonator. After a drunken accident into a church sign, Brown is sentenced to perform community service for the church as part of his parole. He pretends to be the congregation's new minister in attempt to reconnect with a former one-night-stand (Joey Lauren Adams), when he learns he has a 15-year-old daughter (Madison Iseman) he's never met.

Billy Ray created the show and wrote the original screenplay.

Throughout the course of nearly three decades, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved international success as a singer, , entertainer, and philanthropist. He has sold millions of , charted 35 singles, 16 of which are Top 40 hits and continues to receive critical acclaim as an actor, writer, and executive producer in film and television.

In addition: - “Some Gave All” has been one of the most-played songs honoring the military; - He received the VFW Hall of Fame for "his outstanding career as a country singer and in sincere appreciation for his support of America's veterans" - He has starred on Broadway - “Doc” was the highest rated show on the PAX Network. He left the show at the peak of its popularity to focus on music. - He won the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. - He has received Humanitarian Awards from numerous organizations.

**Make sure to book your interview with Billy Ray as soon as possible. He’s available to speak with you in 5-minute segments. Interviews with a song feature of “Achy Breaky Heart” will be allotted a 10 minute segment. Interviews will be on Wednesday May 3, 2017 between 7a – 10a ET/ 4a-7a PT.

All you need to do is reply to this email with the following information completed below:

Ellen Appleton will be the in studio Producer on Wednesday morning. You can reach her at ([email protected]), (Cell) 615-347-3416.

We will need the following information included with your reply:

Station Market and Call Letters: ______

Interview Contact: ______Cell: ______

Email: ______

ISDN Line number (setting will be G.722) or a studio hotline number

ISDN: ______Hotline:______

A backup number (cell or studio line preferable) or ISDN/backup info.

Backup number ______

Names of who will be doing the interview: ______

Your first and second time choices you’d like for the interview to happen

First Choice: ______

Second Choice: ______

Will the interview will be live or taped (if taped, which day it will be used).

Live interview:______Taped – Air date:______

Are you playing “Achy Breaky Heart” as part of the interview?: ______