Shame On You Billy

I know it’s been a while since Achy Breaky Heart, Mr. Cyrus, but come on… do you really have to flaunt your 15 year old daughter out as a sex symbol to get your publicity back? Have you not seen what that kind of garbage has done to the likes of Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan?

I’m really not completely offended by this latest spread for Vanity Fair. I am mostly offended with the lengths you are willing to go as her father to garner publicity, not only for her, but for yourself.

You wrote a sweet song about her growing up too fast, yet all you’re doing is throwing her out there to the wolves with stunts like this. What did you think was going to come out of a photoshoot that included taking her shirt off? Haven’t you been in this business long enough to know the paths you’re taking her down?

You’re her father.

Shame on you.

ps. Miley, it’s not too late for you to read this letter written just for you.

Filed under: Billy Ray Cyrus, Entertainment, Fathers, Hannah Montana, Sex, Vanity Fair

Life’s What You Make It

I’ve been singing this all day.

No shame.

Filed under: Billy Ray Cyrus, Disney, Hanna Montana, Life, Miley Cyrus, Perspective, YouTube

A Different World

I’m doing a little side work tonight that involves a country song. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned my tendency to steer clear of the cowboy tunes, but it’s something I do quite often. I don’t hate it. It doesn’t make my stomach turn. It’s just not my preference.

I do have a few anomalies however. Not only have I worn out Billy Ray Cyrus’ Some Gave All album, I even attended a concert back in the 90′s. And Garth Brooks’ Greatest Hits album is just good fun. But overall, the big belt buckle music just doesn’t get me excited.

I say all that to say this. As I mentioned earlier I had to work with a country song tonight, and it wasn’t bad. I kinda liked it. Actually, I liked it so much I’m going to dedicate a post to the song soon.

That got me thinking about another country song I heard recently. It happens to touch on a subject I was discussing with a coworker on Monday. So I downloaded it and have attached it for you to enjoy and discuss.

Get your cowboy on!

A Different World — Bucky Covington

Filed under: American Idol, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bucky Covington, Country, Cowboys, Garth Brooks, Helmets, Music

The Suite Life

So our family has a new evening tradition. I’m not sure how it happened exactly, but now on most nights we have the pleasure of watching multiple episodes of Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody on the Disney channel. In case you are unfamiliar with these two quality programs, here’s a quick synopsis:

Hannah Montana — Miley Stewart (played by Miley Cyrus), lives a double life as an average teenage girl at school during the day and a famous pop singer, Hannah Montana, at night, concealing her real identity from the public other than her close friends and family. Her father on the show is played by her real life father, Billy Ray Cyrus. (more »)

The Suite Life of Zack and Cody — Cody and Zack Martin (Dylan and Cole Sprouse), are identical twins, whose single mother, Carey, is the headlining singer at the Tipton Hotel. Now they live in a five-star hotel in Boston as a provision of her contract. (more »)

Some guys might pretend like their too macho to admit they watch these shows, let alone enjoy them, but not me! I found myself even looking for them last night while Tonia and Tanner were out. This was on a Monday night mind you. There was plenty of pre-game hoopla going on for the MNF game being played later. But no, I’m looking for my Hannah / Zack / Cody fix. I swear something weird happens when you have a kids.

Anyway, next time you’re channel surfing, check these guys out. They’re a hoot! Here are a couple of clips if you’re interested…

» Hannah Montana
» The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Filed under: Billy Ray Cyrus, Disney, Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, TV