Billy Ray Cyrus to make Broadway debut in "Chicago"

Billy Ray Cyrus arrives at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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(CBS News) Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus will soon make his Broadway debut in "Chicago."

The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer will portray criminal lawyer Billy Flynn for a seven-week stint beginning Nov. 5.

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"l love acting, and I'm always up for learning new things," Cyrus, 50, told USA Today, adding, "I get a little nervous thinking about it. Maybe a lot nervous."

Through the years, several celebrities have appeared on the "Chicago" stage, including Sofia Vergara, Melanie Griffith, Brooke Shields, Ashlee Simpson, Usher and Jerry Springer.

As for Cyrus, he's not a complete stranger to the stage. In 2005, he appeared in a Toronto production of "Annie Get Your Gun."

He starred with his daughter, Miley Cyrus, in "Hannah Montana," and has acted in TV movies on Lifetime and the Hallmark Channel. He also hosted country music's "Nashville Star."

Cyrus wasn't the most adept dancer, though, while competing on "Dancing With the Stars," in 2007. Still, Cyrus ended up being a fan favorite, making it to the semi-finals before getting kicked off in week eight.

Looking ahead, Cyrus has a lot planned for the coming year. He's working on a new album and tour and will release an autobiography, called "Hillbilly Heart," next April.

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I'm not a great admirer of his musical "talents", perhaps he's a better stage actor.

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He had musical talent?