Depending on when you were born, you know about Billy Ray Cyrus in one of three ways.

For others, Cyrus is the man who starred as Hannah Montana’s dad onthe showby the same name.

As you’re free to see, there is so much to know about Cyrus.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

He expressed his disdain for the show bluntly, tellingGQ, “The damn show destroyed my family.

I’d take it back in a second.

However, it seems that Cyrus had been jumping the gun.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

In 1990, Cyrus found himself onstage opening up for country music legend Reba McEntire.

As soon as Von Tress played the song for Cyrus he was hooked.

The combination couldn’t have been more ideal.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

Cyrus was also honored to be part of Feeding America’s mission to relieve hunger throughout the United States.

The campaign was virtual, with Hellmann’s asking people to create sandwiches on their website.

Each time a new sandwich was created, the company donated seven lunches to Feeding America.

Billy Ray Cyrus holding Hellman’s mayo and sandwich

As he explained, the fit was natural.

Cyrus explained, “I was a ball player.

I was going to be the catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

That was my backup team, the Dodgers.”

It’s my life.”

He said he didn’t plan to write any of the songs that ended up on the album.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

But viewers were confused: did Cyrus really graduate from a HBCU?

The answer, asHeavypointed out, is a definite no.

In fact, it turns out that Cyrus attended college at Georgetown College in Kentucky.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

The school is a private Christian liberal arts college.

As he said, he felt the show gave him a brand new opportunity.

Cyrus explained said “it was one of those light-bulb moments: Here’s your reinvention.”

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

Nevertheless, Cyrus was clear about one thing: his political affiliation was with the Democratic Party.

As he put it, “I was born a registered Democrat.”

However, Cyrus toed the line when asked who he planned to vote for in 2000.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

As he explained to the Associated Press, “I want to hear what both men have to say.

I always pray that God gives me enough sense to vote for the right person.”

Am I gonna be a dad, or I’m not.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

Am I gonna be a husband, or I’m not.

Are we going to be a family, or we’re not."

I love him so much.

Billy Ray Cyrus at an event

I’m so proud of him, and I’ll stand with him till the very end."

The pair have weathered ups and downs throughout their 30 years together.

Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus