Billy Ray Cyrus I enjoyed performing at the inaugural Liberty Ball – no matter what the critics say.
“This was the most fun part of the Liberty Ball! And if you didn't see it… you just had to be there,” Cyrus, 63, wrote via Twitter. Instagram On Wednesday, January 22, he shared footage from a Fox News broadcast of the event before quoting his song “Achy Breaky Heart,” adding: “I don't think you understand.”
Cyrus themed Freedom ball On Monday, January 20, which was one of the festive parties in honor of President Donald Trump He is sworn in as the 47th Supreme Commander.
He concluded his set with an acoustic performance of his 1992 hit “Achy Breaky Heart” after technical difficulties.
“Checking? Is anyone awake? Do you want me to sing more or do you want me to get the hell out of the stage?” he said during the broadcast. “In life, when you have technical difficulties, you just have to keep going, or as President Trump says, 'You have to fight,'” he said during the broadcast. “
Cyrus was among the star-studded musicians chosen to perform at one of the inauguration celebrations, before clapping in response to the backlash.
“I would not have missed the honor of playing at this event whether the microphone, harp and monitors were working or not,” he said in a statement. the people On Tuesday, January 21st. “I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me. I had a party at the Liberty Ball last night.
He added, “I've learned all these years that when the producer says, 'You're ready,' go entertain the people even if the equipment is messed up. I was there for the people and we had a blast. That's called rock and roll!!!”
Other artists Throughout the inauguration activities Included Carrie Underwood, Christopher Macchio, Lee Greenwood, Jason Aldean, Gavin DeGraw, scoundrel flats, Parker McCollum, Kid Rock, The Village People and the Liberty University Praise Choir.
Underwood, 41, also defended accepting the inaugural invitation.
“I love our country and am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” she said in a statement earlier this month. “I am honored to answer this call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
Underwood Banded “America the Beautiful” a cappella After Trump's inauguration speech after technical difficulties.
“If you know the words, help me here,” she said at the time.
the American Idol Judge was initially scheduled to accompany the Armed Forces Choir and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club.