Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Billy Ray Cyrus Pictures
Artist:
Billy Ray Cyrus
Origin:
United States, Flatwoods - KentuckyUnited States
Born date:
August 25, 1961
Billy Ray Cyrus Album: «Southern Rain»
Billy Ray Cyrus Album: «Southern Rain» (Front side)
    Album information
  • Customers rating: (4.2 of 5)
  • Title:Southern Rain
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  • Type:Audio CD
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Review - Amazon.com
Ever since 1992's "Achy Breaky Heart" made him a commercial smash and critical whipping boy, Billy Ray Cyrus has struggled to overcome the "one-hit" stigma, and it wasn't clear he'd ever succeed. He has. No longer does he hide behind posturing. His vocals are stronger, more confident, and expressive. While his musical edge is modern, the occasional addition of steel and fiddles hasn't hurt. He believably conveys a wide range of emotions and moods: renewal on "You Won't Be Lonely Now," wistful nostalgia on "Southern Rain," the passion of "Everywhere I Wanna Be," romantic desperation with "Love You Back," and excruciating loneliness on "Without You." He ably delivers the acerbic, satirical "Burn Down the Trailer Park" and the roadhouse rockabilly tune "Crazy 'Bout You Baby." With all this, he can be forgiven the smarmy "Hey Elvis" and "We the People," a potential advertising jingle masquerading as a patriotic number. Rough as the late '90s were for Cyrus, they brought the BRC of 2000 real strength and maturity. --Rich Kienzle
Customer review
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
- Billy Ray: More Than An Achy-Breaky Heart

With this CD, Billy Ray Cyrus continues the journey he began with Trail Of Tears...and that's a journey into discovering his true artistic intent.

Southern Rain - the title track and a song he wrote - is an incredibly touching, personal, heartfelt tune so moving that you can't help but feel of a place and time - whether you've been there or not.

All of the tempo songs rock, but his moments as a balladeer is where he truly shines.

You Won't Be Lonely Now and Love You Back - the latter with more than a touch of R&B - are two prime examples.

Well-done, Billy Ray! Good to have you back.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
- BRC Arrives...

It's about TIME! I am certain this new offering will quell the rumors that BRC is a "one hit wonder"...He has FINALLY hit the mark! This CD is right on target! Billy Ray Cyrus' "Southern Rain", is testimony to his talents as a singer/songwriter and musician. Each song is unique, each song has a story, a feeling all it's own. Glad to see Billy Ray back on the charts with You Won't Be Lonely Now...There will surely be several singles (and No. 1 hits!) from this cd. Watch out..BRC has ARRIVED!!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- southern rain

It was fantastic. I think it is by far the best music Billy Ray has done. You can't help but start to dance as you are listening to the music. It just rocks.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
- Best One Ever

I bought 5 copies of Southern Rain - one for work, one for home, one for car and 2 for gifts. This is Billy Ray's greatest CD yet. His strong emotion along with his powerful voice and the great songs makes this the Best CD that i own!!!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
- First Timer!

I am embarrassed to admit that this is the first Billy Ray Cyrus music I have ever bought. I am a first timer. I must say, however, that I couldn't have bought a better CD. It is absolutely incredible! I've been watching DOC on PAX and heard some of his singing. That's what prompted me to try this CD. Like so much of the world I had been linking him to Achy Breaky Heart. It was okay, but nothing to get excited about. Well, Southern Rain is. The vocals are wonderful. What a voice. Very versatile. It has humor, ballads and foot-tapping songs. My favorite song used to be Lady in Red, now You Won't be Lonely Now has taken that spot. You MUST get this one!