Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus is the father of pop superstar Miley Cyrus, Metro Station leader Trace Cyrus, and singer Noah Cyrus.

∙ Cyrus, who aspired to play professional baseball, not only received an athletic scholarship to Kentucky’s Georgetown College, but he also was scouted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

∙ After seeing Neil Diamond in concert, he decided to pursue music and bought a guitar the very next day.