NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Billy Ray Cyrus Official Website) -
Music and television star, Billy Ray Cyrus, has been flying back and forth between Toronto, Canada to his home in Nashville, TN for three years taping his number one rated hit series "Doc" on PAX TV and is not afraid of SARS. Quoted in the Toronto Sun, Cyrus spoke out to say the SARS tragedy is serious, but not enough to cancel travel plans.
"People have nothing to be afraid of," Cyrus said while enjoying a Blue Jays/Red Sox game at the Skydome in Toronto.
Cryus has been questioned about the SARS outbreak in recent interviews and explained the SARS saga as a sad situation primarily attached to several hospitals and not part of the mainstream daily life of the city. He says he hopes Americans don't cancel their summer plans to come to the great city of Toronto.
"I love this place. It has always been a terrific city to visit and always will be. I hope more Americans come up and see for themselves," Cyrus said.
Cyrus sang the Star Spangled Banner before the Blue Jays/Red Sox. He said how thrilled he is to do his part, not only as a person that shares his residence in Toronto, but also makes a living in the great city.
Cyrus did have a part that day in the big comeback it seems. At one point the Blue Jays were down 0-6 and right at the time they played Cyrus' mega-hit, "Achy Breaky Heart," over the PA system and displayed him on the Jumbotron, the Jays charged a comeback and thrilled the crowd while inspiring the team.
"As an American living here, I wanted to come out here with the fans and enjoy the great day," said Cyrus.
In regards to the SARS outbreaks, Cyrus believes it will eventually be brought under control and it won't have any lasting effect on tourism.
The star of PAX TV show "Doc" adds, "I haven't seen anyone wearing those surgical face masks as seen in Asia and believe me if it was necessary Dr. Clint Cassidy (Cyrus' character on Doc) would have plenty to hand out!"
Cyrus will be hitting the road and the airwaves as he wraps up his third season of "Doc" on PAX TV, launching his summer-long Time Flies tour, June 28th in support of his June 10th album release of TIME FLIES on Sony/Madacy Records. In between the road and the stage, he'll be in the studio recording his highly anticipated Gospel album on Word Records.
