Cyrus (album)

Cyrus is the debut studio album by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. It was released on June 25, 1992, by Mercury Records. The album was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it a rare achievement for a country album.

The album is best known for the hit single "Achy Breaky Heart," which popularized line dancing and became a worldwide phenomenon. Other singles from the album include "Could've Been Me," "Wher'm I Gonna Live?," and "Some Gave All."

Cyrus blended elements of country, pop, and rock, appealing to a wide audience. It was certified 9× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying shipments of over 9 million copies in the United States. The album helped to catapult Cyrus into superstardom and established him as a major figure in the country music scene during the early 1990s. The success of Cyrus contributed to a broader crossover appeal for country music at the time.