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Line dancing last had a resurgence in the 1990s following the release of Billy Rae Cyrus's Achy Breaky Heart.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Cyrus, the singer of the country hit "Achy Breaky Heart," has worked with the Smith family to stop bullying online and met with the first lady in November to discuss the issue.

From Fox News • Feb. 10, 2020

“It’s like continuing to put dollar bills in a jukebox that only plays Achy Breaky Heart no matter what buttons you press.”

From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2019

The translation by the Cuban-born novelist Achy Obejas is attuned to what Guerra might be leaving out.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2019

“I grew up listening to ‘Don’t Break My Achy Breaky Heart’ by Billy Ray Cryus,” she said.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2017