Billy Ray Cyrus has taken to social media to address the backlash surrounding his performance at Donald Trump's Liberty Inaugural Ball, where he humorously remarked that his equipment went "to hell."

The iconic country star, known for his hit "Achy Breaky Heart," faced a series of technical difficulties that marred his much-anticipated set during the inauguration festivities held in Washington, DC. Fans and critics alike watched in disbelief as the performance was branded an "epic disaster" online.

Despite the mocking social media commentary, the 63-year-old singer maintained a positive outlook. In a spirited Instagram post, he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "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."

His performance began to stumble during the rendition of "Old Town Road," a collaboration with Lil Nas X, when Cyrus noticed his guitar was not functioning. "Is my guitar still on? I think they cut me off. I don’t hear my guitar anymore," he exclaimed, trying to rally the stage crew. His frustration escalated as he bemoaned, "Y’all want me to sing more or you just want me to get the hell off the stage? I don’t give a damn."

As technicians rushed to resolve the issue, Cyrus faced the music, stating, "In life, when you have technical difficulties, you just gotta keep going, or as President Trump would say, ‘You gotta fight.’" Eventually, after realizing his guitar was "dead," Cyrus transitioned to an impromptu a cappella version of his classic hit, encouraging the audience to join in by snapping their fingers.

The cringe-worthy moments didn't conclude there. Following his performance, Cyrus lingered awkwardly on stage while the lights dimmed, leading an assistant to escort him off.

The fallout on social media was swift, with users sharing their bewilderment over the set. Comments ranged from "What a flub! Billy Ray Cyrus' performance at Trump's Liberty Ball is truly something!" to others noting, "Seems like Billy Ray had a lot more than just technical issues going on."

Interestingly, Cyrus’ performance woes weren’t isolated; earlier in the day, fellow artist Carrie Underwood also struggled with sound issues while performing "America the Beautiful" during the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

Cyrus, with his unapologetic attitude and sense of humor, has shown that even when the music might falter, the spirit of rock 'n' roll perseveres. Will this performance become a defining moment for the singer, or just another amusing anecdote in his long career? Only time will tell!