Advertisement

Billy Ray Cyrus cancels Big Valley Jamboree performance due to plane problems

Click to play video: 'Derek Jones steps up to fill void left by Billy Ray Cyrus at Big Valley Jamboree'
Derek Jones steps up to fill void left by Billy Ray Cyrus at Big Valley Jamboree
WATCH ABOVE: Billy Ray Cyrus had to cancel his Big Valley Jamboree performance at the last minute due to mechanical problems with his plane. His friend and fellow country singer Derek Jones filled the spot in the lineup and joined Gord Steinke live to talk about the sudden change – Aug 3, 2018

It appears Billy Ray Cyrus may have shattered some of his fan’s achy breaky hearts, because the country music singer has had to cancel his Big Valley Jamboree performance at the last minute.

Cyrus was one of the acts scheduled for the opening day of the festival southeast of Edmonton, however he announced on Friday afternoon he would not be performing due to mechanical issues with his flight.

https://twitter.com/billyraycyrus/status/1025485555319152640

“We have talked to Billy Ray and he is absolutely devastated that he could not make the show this afternoon, as it is the first performance he has ever cancelled,” the music festival tweeted shortly before 2:30 p.m.

READ MORE: How the Big Valley Jamboree country music festival operates as a city

Earlier in the day, Cyrus tweeted about being excited to head to the Alberta festival.

Story continues below advertisement

https://twitter.com/billyraycyrus/status/1025404208952922114

Organizers announced at the festival that Cyrus’ plane took off from Burbank, Cali. but shortly into the flight it experienced problems and they had to turn around.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Big Valley Jamboree said despite the mechanical issues, Cyrus’ plane landed safely but couldn’t make it to Alberta. It also said Billy Ray’s Band had arrived at the festival site near Camrose, “along with his good friend Derek Jones who is going to fill in for him.”

As a result, the main stage line up was updated as follows:

  • Derek Jones w/ Billy Ray Cryus’ Band: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Carolyn Dawn Johnson: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Paul Brandt: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (No change)
  • Thomas Rhett: 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. (No change)

Watch below: While down at the Big Valley Jamboree grounds, Gord Steinke catches up with country superstar Paul Brandt, who’s thrilled to be back in Alberta.

Click to play video: 'Paul Brandt at Big Valley Jamboree'
Paul Brandt at Big Valley Jamboree

Cyrus is best known for his number one single “Achy Breaky Heart,” and is also the father of singer and actress Miley Cyrus.

Story continues below advertisement

READ MORE: Billy Ray changes his name to Cyrus, remakes ‘Achy Breaky Heart’

The 26th edition of the country music festival will also feature Florida Georgia Line, Jess Moskaluke, Alabama, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Brett Eldredge, Aaron Goodvin and Danny Hooper, among others.

READ MORE: Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line among 2018 Big Valley Jamboree lineup

This year’s festival runs from Aug. 2 to 5.

WATCH: Chris Scheetz from CISN Country joins Kent Morrison this morning to talk all things Big Valley Jamboree, ahead of the massive country music festival this August long weekend.

Click to play video: 'Big Valley Jamboree takes over Alberta this August'
Big Valley Jamboree takes over Alberta this August

Sponsored content

AdChoices