Overview

• Billy Ray Cyrus performed at the Liberty Ball following Donald Trump's inauguration, encountering significant technical difficulties during his set.
• The performance featured issues with his guitar and microphone, leading Cyrus to sing parts of his hits 'Old Town Road' and 'Achy Breaky Heart' a cappella.
• Cyrus addressed the criticism by attributing the mishaps to equipment failures, stating he was honored to perform at Trump's invitation regardless of the challenges.
• Social media reactions were overwhelmingly negative, with many describing the performance as chaotic and 'an epic disaster.'
• Cyrus was not the only artist to face technical problems at the inauguration; Carrie Underwood also performed a cappella after her backing track failed.