Billy Ray Cyrus - Trail Of Tears

[@mellowmike1631]

This song isn't simply about the suffering of the Cherokee. This is a poem describing the painful issue of intolerance and human displacement and humiliation. It is very applicable to our time period.

[@AmyC28713]

Cherokee were the last of the tribes of the southeast to have a trail of tears....choctaw were first, followed by creek & chickasaw then seminole and finally cherokee.

[@fayewadell640]

I'm part Cherokee Indian and this song means alot

[@chesterwebster7438]

@@AmyC28713 that awesome thanks for compliments

[@peterj.chiozza5824]

@@motherlandmars5999 👌 👍 👏

[@vernonwallace3059]

Maybe you should just listen with out the video and put it in to other people as well because other people are often blame for things they didn't do

[@debbiemcclure2874]

The mandolin steals the show here frfr. Great song too. Hadn't heard it or thought about it for many years..

[@TimothySagraves-sy7pi]

That mandolin player is my 2nd cousin Michael Joe Sagraves !!!

[@chiarazlotnick3637]

Many I feel do not understand all that the Native Americans have ever been put through. Even today, they are starving and deeply impoverished. I wish more people would stand up for them.

[@chandleralex1950]

There r people that suffer every were its not just the native americans but i agree people need to stand up for what they beleave in but so do the people that soffer they need to stsnd up to i think all people knows a litte about suffing and its a part of life but God put people here to watch over each other help each other up if one falls down

[@masongray5648]

Native American suffer directly because of white people as a group.

[@kavanatsosie8069]

Facts 💯. Our treaties are still being broken

[@jameslawrence8027]

@@masongray5648 you are an idiot

[@lms3501]

Chiara Dreher This man always has used his music 🎼 and name to do just that!

[@purecountry33]

I don't understand why so many hate on this man. He has so many hits and is a great artist . Now if his daughter would follow his footsteps maybe she would be alot better

[@janetfreels5482]

It’s so cool to see my hometown in this video

[@dse921]

WOW...Billy Ray has found his calling with this style music! I can not get enough of it! Great job Billy Ray!

[@chrislorenzo7883]

Sound nice,how are you doing Donna hope you’re safe from the virus?

[@satishdass7460]

@@chrislorenzo7883 Donna is doing just fine. Thanks for asking young man.

[@kathyblanton5061]

❤ Indeed he still touches the deepest of my heart ❤

[@jackieschroeder3737]

This song means alot to me personally. I am Choctaw and Cherokee. Billy Ray has a really good voice and wish he'd sing more. YaKoKe, Billy Ray

[@OhioFreebyrd]

My favorite Billy Ray song. Brings a tear everytime.

[@mrguitar5051]

Brings Tears to me too :( Stay Strong!

[@bradfordsmith5942]

What a fabulous song! Billy Ray's vocals are spot on as always, but the instrumentals are off the charts! That acoustic guitar solo, and that smokin' mandolin, whew!! Loved the Chuck Berry lick!! 💜

[@ryszardrysiek7691]

it's a song that awakens the hearts and souls of the inhabitants of this region, I love it

[@darylwilliams2132]

Cool

[@dennisperry8705]

That it does my friend!

[@dennisperry8705]

Powerful song

[@dannywaysted8781]

Too many broken promises Too many trail of tears Too many times you were left cold For oh so many years Too many times you walked away And was made to feel ashamed And though you only tried to give You were often blamed How can this world be so dark So unfair and so untrue How did the cards of life Fold right on top of you God in heaven, hear my prayer If you are still above Send the children hopes and dreams And lots and lots of love For this I only ask of you to conquer all their fears And let them soar like eagles across the trail of tears

[@wayne3302264]

Billy is one the most underrated country music artists. I love his music. But that is just my opinion.

[@alessandrogebbia625]

In my radio he is six times a day with his sound.

[@kenpachi0367]

true I love his musics I'm gettig this country vibe when I hear these kinds of musics I don't know why but yeah hahaha

[@camilaminuzzizanchetta1816]

He's awesome!!

[@glwesternvid]

That is my opinion as well !

[@ronbridges678]

@@motherlandmars5999 I am a Christian and I think Islam is a belief of Satan due to your violence in the name of Allah!!!!!!

[@cynthiamartin2619]

Thanks Billy Ray ! We don't get the respect we deserve. No one talks about the Trail of Tears and how the Cherokee people were treated.

[@barbaradavis8452]

He deserves much better than what he was given. There is nothing wrong with his music.

[@12speeder]

If this wasn't a Billy Ray Singing/Recording it would have been a big crossover hit. Imagine if Merle Haggard had recorded it or even Johnny Cash. Not right but thats the way it is. Mandolin player is beyond excellent!

[@FrancesFontaine-rd1xl]

I know how they felt, I was raised a Cherokee and am a Cherokee. My dad was full blooded

[@edselgreen7823]

Great Song Billy! I have a female Cherokee Ancestor that was force marched on the Trail of Tears. So I can relate! Thanks 😊 Billy!

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

ride baby ride whew

[@HannahMedwin]

I met a woman whose family was on the TRAIL IF TEARS

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I’m a metalhead through and through and I always found this is song to be amazing. Whoever is the drummer got overshadowed by the mandolin, but, he is in pocket, serving the song. Superb.

[@rafiulalam7168]

"Trail Of Tears" Too many broken promises too many trail of tears Too many times you were left cold for oh so many years Too many times you walked away and was made to feel ashamed And though you only tried to give you were often blamed [mandolin] How can this world be so dark so unfair and so untrue How did the cards of life fold right on top of you [guitar] God in heaven hear my prayer if you are still above Send the children hopes and dreams and lots and lots of love For this I only ask of you to conquer all their fears And let them soar like eagles across the trail of tears

[@ladygodiva9461]

Danke

[@a.h.8010]

👍

[@lionjwd]

This is one of my favorite songs, of all time...BILLY RAY IS NOT A ONE HIT WONDER....

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

No one said he was. Or did they?

[@lionjwd]

@@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff He has been called a One Hit Wonder several times.

[@keithaltevogt3238]

Billy Ray had several Good Hits this is one of them trailer of Tears

[@keithaltevogt3238]

I don't think Cyrus get a good deal anybody puts out that much effort can't be all bad

[@djcease1996]

@@keithaltevogt3238 BRC had many hits but not nearly enough that he deserved. He is my favorite artist in any genre of music.

[@DaveBreenSings]

Great song Billy Ray Cyrus and tells a very moving true story.

[@loriwilber4652]

Don't know how I missed hearing this song before..After all, my daughters and I are fans. Great job, Billy Ray!

[@lachlanmac9668]

Love this song. Not sure how you missed it.. LOL it happens.

[@mistyhamrick9966]

this song reminds me of all the little children in foster care and just how they try to cope with being there cause sometimes people just don't care but I my self send this song to all of them

[@FarhanDerlanda]

"Take my horse to the old town road " 🔥🔥🔥

[@wandersosnoop4655]

Boa música gosto muito esse ritino

[@gabrielberki239]

shut up

[@dannaylor1306]

Good song

[@timleslie7684]

Recently my family was forced off our land on the trail of tears. It got me leaning the history and when I found this song I got me to tear up.

[@mikerichards1264]

A magnificent video! Incredible song with memorable and phenomenal lyrics that permanently carve needed truth in human hearts. The arrangement is beautiful, and the melody is profound! This is Billy Ray's signature song, and it will live on as a classic country music song in the halls of golden memory!

[@15rimfire]

People can say what they want to about him, but he got a raw deal and really has awesome music, love the real Billy Ray, you will to.

[@JtotheRz]

Billy Ray, you should rerelease this. The sound (mandolin, beat, down home feel) seems pretty popular now. People who didn't get to hear it back then could hear and enjoy it now. Maybe just accentuate the beat more, as that seems like a popular thing to do now, too. This maybe my favorite of all your songs. 👍

[@DanSmith-ok2vm]

+Jason Rowsey this was released back in the 1990s and was quite popular

[@peepeepoopopolous2288]

@@DanSmith-ok2vm it was actually a flop. It was a shame cause it should've been #1. Had Johnny Cash sang it it would have been #1 for weeks

[@marykay8587]

He surpasses his daughter in every musical note that he ever sung or played

[@dfifty2]

Sorry, what a bullshit. Miley belongs to the best female vocalists of our time, easily....Do you think she was on stage with the Greatest, like Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Marc Cohn, Elton John, Paul Simon, etc. by accident, or because she's famous ? Certainly not !!

[@peepeepoopopolous2288]

@@dfifty2 and Billy Ray has sung with Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Shooter Jennings, George Jones, and Loretta Lynn. What are you getting at?

[@morganeoghmanann9792]

Back when Billy Ray first released this song, he made mention in several interviews that this song was written partly to honor his Cherokee ancestry (among Irish and several others), of which he is very proud. He also showed off a tipi he had erected behind his Tennessee mansion which his wife, in the interview, jokingly revealed that he spent more time in than the house. He also revealed that his Cherokee name is "Hawk Flying". He immediately seemed flustered and said that he wasn't sure it was 'allowed' to reveal your Native name to others.

[@masongray5648]

Though his intentions may have been good, he is not a cherokee nor is he descended from our people. Cherokees are a well documented tribes with records going back to the 1600s. Very accurate rolls where taken of Cherokee populations in the early 1900s as well from which we base our citizenship. The best genealogists among our tribe have extensively researched the ancestry of Billy ray Cyrus and his ancestors where never located in Cherokee nation until after our forced removal.

[@clemcadidlehopper9161]

He’s full of shit ...hawk flying ... lol ..reminds me of step brothers. You have to call me dragon and you have to call me nighthawk....billy billy come on now.

[@quentindugger5389]

Billy Ray never claimed to be a Cherokee. He has said however he believes Native blood runs somewhere down his family line.

[@dianemoore808]

Acha braking heart

[@369zx]

That is a kewl story about his tee pee, and his NDN name

[@MarinaMiller-go6fr]

He deserves to be in the hall of fame his music is heartfelt

[@JenniferNein]

He is part Cherokee, as a long time fan of his I assure you, he speaks out for native Americans alot. I met him, he's a good man. One of his best songs. he wrote this himself. Some people should understand there is no guideline as to what a Cherokee looks like. I am half Navajo and 1/4 Cherokee. Over the years my looks have changed. this is no different. People dog on this man and don't even have one clue as to how much raw talent he has. As a writer he's prolific most of his songs he's written or co written, today it say's alot... not to mention I ain't heard him degrade women and tell them to shake it for 'em.... no offence but if you can't read the whole book before judging then don't speak.

[@JenniferNein]

Thanks hun! just tired of them Bashing a good man. A wonderful person.

[@deangullberry5148]

Well, maybe he'd get more respect if he had been more concerned about being his daughter's father, instead of her friend. His words, not mine.

[@mistyhamrick9966]

this song is for all the little children in foster care and what they are going through and sometimes people just don't care so I send this song to them

[@katielaginess3344]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@04Bear]

Too many broken promises. Only tried to give, you were often blamed . True!

[@bfitz567]

Brings a tear to my eyes every time I hear this song...stolen land and broken promises....

[@janeames1513]

+Brad Fitz my husband is half breed ..he can tell u about stolen land and broken promises ..don't trust the government or white mans greed

[@morrisand3520]

R.I.P

[@stadiumarcadium37]

+Jane Szalma congratulations on your finding your soul mate.

[@AmandaSkater]

+Jane Szalma Amen

[@michelletackett9489]

@@AmandaSkater amen? Uh no.

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

What a vood voice u have mr cyrus❤❤❤yes the world is unfair

[@karensaville4952]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOICE,,,WE MUST NEVER FORGET,,,

[@billyraycyrus86]

Thanks for being my fan I really appreciate your effort towards me, so I will love you to contact me on my gmail [e-mail]

[@michelleensley7846]

Yes beautiful 😍❤️ love this song 💗

[@sarahd3980]

I don't care what planet you are from.....this is some seriously good song writing skills. And have mercy.....that Billy Ray is one drop dead gorgeous man.

[@amber.4383]

How's it so good?

[@3rdGenCamaroGirl]

He really is quite handsome

[@leela715]

His wife is very lucky, for sure...one would think...but looks can be deceiving, for many people that have "it", are somewhat narcissistic...not to say he is, but you never know.

[@djcease1996]

@@amber.4383 How is it so bad?

[@sarahd3980]

@@amber.4383 Well, you have to know what good music is in order to ask that.

[@marileedent8499]

Good morning Billy been a long long time. Miss old Huntington and Siuthpoint. Fun. Hope ok. Love ya Marilee 😘

[@crassenti]

This song was ahead of it’s time, if it was released now people would pay attention!!!

[@Kennyloggins-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music

[@robgray4188]

Always loved this song, my mom loved it too she was from Ironton. I don’t know if you remember being in Cleveland Ohio at palace theater years ago. my wife and I met you out by your bus. We had third row seats and I kept yelling sing “ need a little help” you laughed and repeated me saying that. Great show

[@HannahMedwin]

WOW whew even if I have seen this video a hundred times ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

Bless u god made u SOOOOOOOOOOO talented. I m too cyrus❤❤

[@charitygallegos8674]

we do not have to look at the past to see the suffering that has to take place for us to know that change has to take place. no matter what. alot of people had to suffer so we could be what we are to day. just like Jesus had to endure the crusafiction. it is sad. I think about what my ancestors went through so we could have the life we have to day. god bless you Billy Ray for putting them in to word.

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

Help ne conquer my fears im fearless over u cyrus❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bokitogirl1]

I just love billy's voice so much.. It calms me down when i am angry..

[@digimissme]

Best sounds ..A lovely tribute to the Trail Of Tears and what was endured by the Native Americans ..A very sad chapter in American History..

[@mrillumination5862]

Shirley Allmon you mean white history.

[@davidknowles3459]

Not a tribute to the Trail of tears,unless you think it was a good thing the Yankees did!

[@DaddyLobo23]

Daniel Johnson Might wanna dig a little deeper. The war had nothing to do with freeing slaves. They simply used slavery as justification. Don't take my word for it. Dig deeper.

[@danieldawg100]

MR illumination, the white people, the “Invaders” were NOT the ONLY “race” to have CHOSEN to have had black, greedy, evil hearts against MY ANCESTOR, The First Nations, The Original Peoples. EVER heard of “buffalo soldiers”? These “buffalo soldiers”, during The Plains Indian Wars, CHOSE to be JUST AS EVIL as the white people were to MY ANCESTORS. Since Hell will NEVER freeze over, I will NEVER, EVER apologize for my comment😊. wado,Ann Benson.

[@yopie40]

This a special one Great start and Beautiful lyrics To many times 👌🦋

[@MarieTorossian-c9n]

❤This song is so good!❤

[@youtubeviewerfan9270]

Still can’t believe this mylie Cyrus dad bro 👌🎶🔥🔥🔥😄

[@tammygreen8002]

Im part Cherokee Indian , my great great grandfather was a Chief.

[@tammygreen8002]

Because of the trail of tear's he is buried in Tennessee.

[@tammygreen8002]

Im doing good, and yourself?

[@tammygreen8002]

@michael Smith im good

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

Man WHAT A VOICE

[@hannahmedwin3236]

B One of ur best songs when u rude over that ridge WIW

[@dbergum1]

All I can say is Billy Fucking Ray.....Still putting out kick ass music...

[@lionjwd]

Definitely not a One Hit Wonder Great performer and singer

[@hannahmedwin8602]

MAN WHEN YOU RIDE OVER THAT RIDGE ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE U R FANTASTIC GOOD GOD YOU R FANTASTIC GOOD GOD GORGEOUS VOICE I LOVE YOU I THINK OF ME SINGING TOGETHER WITH YOU WOW U R FANTASTIC GOOD GOD GORGEOUS WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY WEEK MONTH YEAR I LOVE YOU

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

The cards of life fell on top of me❤❤❤❤

[@leobell4980]

Dios nos mande a Biilly Ray Cyrus mil veces para disfrutar de su música, gracias!

[@denysephenix2349]

great song by a wonderful singer... , but I am convinced that no one ever took their souls , not then , not now, not ever.. You are the brave , the one and only true and beautiful human being.

[@jamesbowen8960]

In case anyone was wondering where Billy Ray is from this song pretty much reveals that fact. He is from the Bluegrass State of Kentucky! You can hear it in his voice just like Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs,Keith Whitley, Dwight Yoakam, Loretta Lynn. It's a Bluegrass thing!!

[@peepeepoopopolous2288]

It would be amazing if they all did a song together! expect for keith whitley for obvious reasons

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

WOW U RIDE BABY RIDE❤❤❤❤

[@rebirth70]

Being that my mother was a native american, it is something that can be considered relatable. I myself have never suffered, but makes me appreciate what I have currently, after previous treatment of native americans. Maybe other minorities should learn from the past and be glad it is not the same. Instead of using it against other for their own failures. Just sharing a message that was shared with me. Eternity and Salvation matter for that eternity Read and sincerely believe 1 corinthians 15 1-4; GOspel of Grace, for true salvation.

[@sandysizemore501]

I love the instruments in Trail of Tears. They did a wonderful job with this song! Just GOLDEN. Great job boys! 💓💓💓💓👏🏻👏🏻💋💋💋🎼🎼🎼🎼🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Kennyloggins-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music

[@sandysizemore501]

Such a great intro! Just perfect! Thank you.

[@04Bear]

I think this is my song. Love this one. 🥲

[@chocodiledundee1]

Man Billy Ray Cyrus is indeed a truly legend , awesome song and meaning ! I love the hat , the hat band , the shirt , the boots , the boots strap , the Gibson guitar and I love the hair too !

[@danielliwaden5093]

I love the bike

[@ClareQueenHutchinson0904]

Love this song

[@ClareQueenHutchinson0904]

Love the video

[@heavenlybrothers1885]

This will play for generations to come

[@reginaareali387]

young man: u make a powerful statement at the end. ive felt that way since i heard Cherokee people in the 1970s. im 56 now.

[@Kennyloggins-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..

[@emilythompson4297]

I love this song & video! Billy Ray Cyrus is so AWESOME!

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

Baby whew. Ride wow

[@joker66642]

This is a great man, great singer and a true american....RESPECT

[@susanladd9055]

Yes Billy Cyrus has always been under rated Because when he comes out with something new they say it's to country and I don't know what they mean by that all his music is really beautiful

[@Kennyloggins-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

This is one song from Billy Ray that I will never be sick of hearing. God bless him always!!! Holly in east TN (almost age ten when "Achy Breaky Heart" went to radio)

[@dbergum1]

Great song,so much meaning...Love his bike....

[@Fossilsunleashed]

one of the best bluegrass songs ever

[@HannahMedwin]

There u go off and running❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤

[@HannahMedwin]

Ur the best motorcycle driver ever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markpeakman7173]

THIS BLOKE IS AWSOME EASY AS WHAT HE DONE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC ESPECIALLY IN ENGLAND WAS AMAZING LOVE HIM

[@torstenschmidt2753]

Gentlemen, before, excuse this is by translator. This song goes right in the foot. Great, fine. Finally again Honest rock. My greetings from Germany/Cologne

[@jennhowell6573]

Omg I loooove him, he's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@slydog31]

he has other hits even videos that made it to top 10, top 5 and #1... to this day he is my favorite singer. 12-13 albums later to this day he still rocks.

[@djcease1996]

Amen brother!

[@lordjigglebottoms]

Grew up in the area this music video was filmed in. I still pass by that church, even though it closed about 2 years ago. ❤️ Beautiful song and video.

[@ElisabethKrauledat]

Best Song ever❤

[@nancyinboise2160]

Always loved this song!!!! His best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevenA44]

One of his best songs!

[@luziferlindemannvonstrombe6495]

Thank you Billy for making this song a reality much love to you for speaking out----------Cat spirit (Lakota Sioux)

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

And cute too!!!!❤❤❤

[@janetbemis6385]

This song is great I love it

[@Hannah-mt8gh]

When u ride over the ridge ur so smooth and a leader of the group

[@lolaridner2908]

Great show last year, thanks!! 🔥🔥🔥 I need another Billy Ray Cyrus concert.. soon! It’s been to long.

[@sasuakeforeal29]

great song!!!!

[@peggyswitzer6823]

I love this Song i wish he would Remake it and And add some Cherokee Drums to it that would be fantstic to hear some Cherokee drums or anything with Cherokee music in his song here i am part Cherokee& Ch=reek I Love my Heritage

[@DianeKidd-u8t]

I really wish Billy Ray had done more bluegrass 👏

[@TRUCKERS4TRUMP-tu6hv]

BEST EVER BILLY RAE U HAVEN'T FORGOT WHERE U CAME FROM!👏👏👏👏💕💞💋I'M IN TOTAL SHOCK GOD LORD PROUD

[@HannahMedwim-ij1lh]

Outstanding ❤️ HONEY HANNAH MEDWIN I LOVE U CYRUS ❤️

[@demi86Gem]

Love it...real country man...

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Dimitra

[@HannahMedwin-cs9uh]

HANDSOME IS AS HANDSOME DOES WHEW HM

[@kat38b]

1997,,time moves by so quickly! This has always been my favorite Billy Ray song.

[@peepeepoopopolous2288]

Actually '96

[@stacistocker2075]

This song reminds me what my grandma went though for me. 🥰 When the song, "Achy Breaky Heart" came on through the radio station, Mom and I would Blair the radio, like no body was listening. Make them deaf lol