Don Von Tress

Don Von Tress is an American country music songwriter. He is known for writing the song "Achy Breaky Heart", which was recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus.

Von Tress was a member of the United States Army and served as a helicopter pilot starting in 1969. At the time of "Achy Breaky Heart"'s success, Von Tress lived in Cypress Inn, Tennessee with his wife, Jeanne.

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