Country Pop Bites: Billy Ray Cyrus – August 29

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1996 Billy Ray Cyrus performed the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois?

It's true! It was as Bill Clinton was nominated for re-election.

Check out this Billy Ray Cyrus video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Billy Ray Cyrus.

• He became serious about acting in 2001 and was cast as Gene the Pool Man in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive.
• He starred in the title role of the PAX TV series Doc for four seasons; cut off his signature mullet during a May 2003 episode.
• In 2006, he appeared with daughter Miley on Disney's Hannah Montana, which ran for four seasons.
• In 2007, he was a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.
• He formed the rock band Brother Clyde in 2010 and released a self-titled album.