Billy Ray Cyrus to Release New Album 'The SnakeDoctor Circus'

Multi-media entertainment icon, Billy Ray Cyrus, will release his new studio album, The SnakeDoctor Circus, via BMG.

The SnakeDoctor Circus, a concept record, features Cyrus' longtime collaborator and songwriting mentor, Don Von Tress. It's a full circle moment for Cyrus because Von Tress wrote the multi-platinum smash "Achy Breaky Heart" on Cyrus' record-breaking debut album Some Gave All. Cyrus penned "Some Gave All" about a Vietnam veteran in 1989 only to meet Von Tress, whom is also a Vietnam veteran, a few years later. The collaboration between the two songwriting titans more than 25 years ago continues with new music on The SnakeDoctor Circus.

"The SnakeDoctor Circus album certainly has a lot to say and the music reflects all my influences. My goal has always been to make music that would touch people's lives around the world. I'm excited about getting the music to the people," Cyrus said.

"The SnakeDoctor Circus is a very personal body of music for Billy Ray. He poured his heart and soul into every note and we are happy to help present it to his passionate and adoring fan base," said Jon Loba, EVP, BBR Music Group.

Cyrus became a household name over the course of his unprecedented career which spans across music, television and theater. Throughout his nearly three decade career, Cyrus has achieved worldwide success as a singer, songwriter, actor and producer. The Flatwoods, KY native exploded onto the music scene when his first album, Some Gave All, debuted on the all-genre Billboard album chart at No. 1 and stayed there for a record-breaking 17 weeks in 1992. The lead single, "Achy Breaky Heart," became a phenomenon as the single went multi-platinum. After "Achy Breaky Heart," Cyrus followed up with back to back hits "It Could've Been Me," "She's Not Crying Anymore," "Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?" and the anthemic "Some Gave All." Cyrus knocked himself out of the top Billboard position with the his second No. 1 album, It Won't Be The Last, featuring smash hits "In the Heart of a Woman," "Words By Heart" and "Somebody New." Cyrus followed up with dozens more that defined country music. "To me, my most defining moment in country was being joined by George Jones and Loretta Lynn on my self-penned 'Country Music Has the Blues,'" said Cyrus. He also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in "Doc" and "Still The King," as well as the Disney series "Hannah Montana" with his daughter Miley Cyrus.

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