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Country Throwback: 30 years since Billy Ray's "Some Gave All"

5/19/2022

This just in from the "I'm THIS old" department...

BILLY RAY CYRUS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM SOME GAVE ALL

Today Billy Ray Cyrus celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his iconic debut album, Some Gave All. The album, which includes Cyrus' No. 1 hit single, "Achy Breaky Heart," was a breakout success, which catapulted the Kentucky native into superstar status and he quickly became a household name. Some Gave All earned the rank as the No. 1 best-selling album of 1992, reached RIAA® 9x multi-platinum status in the U.S. and remained Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart for 17 consecutive weeks.
To date, Cyrus's albums have accumulated over 930 million streams globally.

To stream and download Some Gave All, click HERE.

Some Gave All, released via Mercury Records, produced Billboard chart-toppers "Could've Been Me", “Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?” and "She's Not Cryin' Anymore" along with Cyrus's RIAA® multi-platinum hit "Achy Breaky Heart," which spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, as well as a Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Achy Breaky Heart" became a worldwide sensation and has now amassed nearly 400 million streams globally along with the recently remastered music video, which has garnered 89 million views. This single also earned Cyrus GRAMMY nominations for Record of the Year, Best Country Vocal Performance (Male) and Best New Artist. (And honorary "redneck 'Romeo'" status, see the embedded Dolly video below for a fine demonstration).

Some Gave All sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

SOME GAVE ALL TRACKLISTING:
1. "Could've Been Me"
2. "Achy Breaky Heart"
3. "She's Not Cryin' Anymore"
4. “Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?”
5. "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"
6. "Someday, Somewhere, Somehow"
7. "Never Thought I'd Fall in Love with You"
8. "Ain't No Good Goodbye"
9. "I'm So Miserable"
10. "Some Gave All"

ABOUT BILLY RAY CYRUS:
Throughout his nearly three-decade career of Billboard chart success, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved global success as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer and philanthropist. The critically and commercially acclaimed superstar has established himself as a household name across multiple areas of the entertainment landscape, including music, television, theater and more. When one scopes out Cyrus’s trophy case, the awards are represented across all genres: GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, MTV VMA Moonmen, Country Music Association Awards, American Music Awards and Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Juno Awards, among many other accolades. 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 and 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 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.” His success continued with dozens more singles that redefined country music. He's also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in the series Doc and Still The King, as well as the hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley.
To keep up with Cyrus, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and visit billyraycyrus.com.

#ThrowbackThursday #BillyRay #MemorialDay #Veterans

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COUNTRY MUSIC ICON KEITH WHITLEY FINALLY NO STRANGER TO THE HALL OF FAME

5/17/2022

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Brooks & Dunn provided compelling delivery as hosts while announcing the three 2022 CMA Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees, reflecting on achievements and sharing stories with the crowd gathered at the Hall of Fame. Record executive Joe Galante was clearly moved at the news as he shared specifics of how much the recognition moved him (and Brooks & Dunn added personal touches to his music business story, too). Lorrie Morgan spoke touchingly on Whitley's behalf and also recognized Whitley's family members who were in attendance. The event shed even more light on Whitley's background - not the least of which is the fact that his untimely death came mere weeks before (a what was meant to be a surprise to him, he never knew) an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. The groundbreaking Jerry Lee Lewis rounds out this year's three. Lewis made it well known he was just so grateful and happy to be there, thanking everyone and smiling as he began to speak after an introduction of "getting his name out there any way he could", proving it true by starting his acceptance with: "I'm Jerry Lee Lewis."

Lewis will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category and Whitley will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category while Galante will be inducted in the “Non-Performer” category.

"To be recognized by Country Music with their highest honor is a humbling experience,” says Lewis. “The little boy from Ferriday, La. listening to Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams never thought he'd be in a Hall amongst them. I am appreciative of all those who have recognized that Jerry Lee Lewis music is Country Music and to our almighty God for his never-ending redeeming grace."

A formal induction ceremony for Lewis, Whitley and Galante will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the CMA Theater this Fall. Since 2007, the Museum’s Medallion Ceremony, a reunion of the Hall of Fame membership, has served as the official rite of induction for new members.

--written by Melissa Coker, with some quotes courtesy Zach Farnum at 117 Entertainment.
Tremendous congratulations to all of the inductees. And if you'd like to watch the full video for yourself, here it is (though unfortunately at any given moment the CMA may or may not have it set to private):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaiE_tivA6Q

#countrymusic #traditionalcountry #memphis #wholelottashakin #countrymusichalloffame

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