"Achy Breaky Heart"
is a hit, country music song written by Don Von Tress. Originally titled "Don't
Tell My Heart," it was recorded by the The Marcy Brothers. The name was
later changed to "Achy Breaky Heart" and was recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus
in 1992.
As Cyrus' debut single and signature song, it made him famous and has been
his most successful song. The song became a crossover hit on pop and
country radio, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100