Billy Ray Cyrus says ‘you just had to be there’ in defense of ‘epic disaster’ performance - The country singer’s performance had been described as an ‘epic disaster’ on social media

Billy Ray Cyrus is speaking out after his bizarre performance at the Liberty Ball as part of President Donald Trump's inauguration, in which he experienced technical difficulties and was subsequently ridiculed online.

Billy Ray Cyrus' performance at the Liberty Ball during President Donald Trump's inauguration definitely raised eyebrows –– and now he's sharing his opinion on the event.

Billy Ray Cyrus aimlessly wandered the stage after delivering a Liberty Inaugural Ball performance plagued by technical difficulties: 'Is anybody awake?'

Billy Ray Cyrus broke his fans’ achy breaky hearts at Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball. The singer, 63, took the stage in Washington, DC, on Monday hours after Trump, 78, was sworn in as the 47th president.

The “I’m So Miserable” singer, 63, had an onstage debacle after suffering several technical issues during his set at Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC. The plagued performance was pilloried on social media and dubbed an “epic disaster.”

Billy Ray Cyrus is clapping back following criticism he received for his inauguration appearance. On Jan. 22, the country singer, 63, posted on Instagram, responding to negative feedback he received online for his performance at Donald Trump 's inauguration Liberty Ball on Monday, Jan. 20.

"I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not," Cyrus told PEOPLE exclusively

The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer battled a hoarse voice and technical issues as he performed at the Liberty Ball.

A chaotic inaugural performance by Billy Ray Cyrus at the Liberty Ball has sparked widespread concern and confusion, with the country star defending his appearance amid technical difficulties that left him speaking rather than singing his iconic hits.

Musician and son of the country music star appeared to reference his sisters, including Miley and Noah Cyrus, in a post shared in the wake of Billy Ray’s controversial performance at Donald Trump’s Li