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Billy Ray Cyrus Defends Technical Issue-Plagued Trump Inauguration Performance

The country star faced widespread criticism after a chaotic set at the Liberty Ball, citing equipment failures and honoring his invitation from President Trump.

  • 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.
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