Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to Trump inauguration performance after backlash: Went to ‘hell’

nypost.com:

his panned performance at one of Donald Trump’s inaugural balls on Monday, saying his equipment went “to hell.”The “I’m So Miserable” singer, 63, had an onstage debacle after suffering several technical issues during his set at Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC.

The plagued performance was pilloried on social media and dubbed an “epic disaster.” Despite the criticism and the technical difficulties, Cyrus struck an upbeat tone on Tuesday, saying he “had a ball.”“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not.

I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me,” Cyrus captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday.“I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says, ‘You’re on,’ you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell.” Cyrus added, “I was there for the people and we had a blast.

That’s called rock n roll!!!” Cyrus’ performance hit its first speed bump when he started singing his and Lil Nas X’s hit “Old Town Road,” complaining to the Liberty Ball’s stage crew his guitar wasn’t working.“Is my guitar still on?