The Internet Ponders Why Billy Ray Cyrus Was Allowed To Present at the CMA Awards
After stepping out with his girlfriend, Elizabeth Hurley, many had opinions on Billy Ray Cyrus presenting at the CMA Awards.
Having Billy Ray Cyrus present the award for Single of the Year at last night’s CMA Awards has left some fans scratching their heads, despite Cyrus’ legendary status in country music history.
Thankfully, his girlfriend, actress Elizabeth Hurley, was there with him. However, his appearance had people on social media wondering what he was doing there in the first place. Why all the chatter? We’ll explain below.
For Starters, There Was That Performance at the Inauguration
Earlier this year, many people were concerned about Cyrus after seeing his disastrous performance at a presidential inauguration event.
Technical difficulties certainly played a role in his appearance. There were a lot of blank looks and whistling, too. At some points, Cyrus didn’t seem to know where he should stand.
Observers noted that Cyrus sounded unusual when performing “Achy Breaky Heart”. When he seemed to be escorted offstage, some, including family members, expressed concern for his well-being.
Then There Was Billy Ray Cyrus’ Outfit
Hurley looked lovely on Cyrus’ arm with a glittering red gown with a plunging neckline and stiletto pumps. But many thought Cyrus’s outfit clashed with Hurley’s elegant look. He was dressed in all black—including a black blazer, slacks, and a cowboy hat. Though, that’s been Cyrus’ signature look for quite some time.
Another user said the couple resembled the “average SEC couple.”
One person even commented that Cyrus looked like a muppet. We assume this is a reference to Floyd Pepper, the bassist in The Electric Mayhem, who shares Cyrus’s style of long hair, mustache, and flamboyant fashion.
This Story Thankfully Has a Happy Ending
People were understandably concerned when Cyrus took the stage to present Single of the Year to Ella Langley and Riley Green for “You Look Like You Love Me”. But there were no incidents to report.
The couple was later seen in the audience getting down to Chris Stapleton’s performance of “Bad As I Want to Be.”
It appears that Hurley has been a positive influence on the 64-year-old Cyrus. He
