Posted on 11/20/2014 3:02:27 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Country star Ty Herndon has something to share: He's an "out, proud and happy gay man."
Herndon, 52, came out publicly as gay in an interview with People magazine.
He says he's known he was gay since he was a child and started coming out to family members in his 20s. But the "What Mattered Most" singer, who had a number of hits in the 1990s, kept the news close to the vest.
It wasn't until he attended a Tony Robbins seminar in 2009 that he decided to become more public, he told the magazine.
"I realized I had an incredible story that could possibly help someone's son or daughter or grandchild's life not be as difficult as mine has been," he said. "Maybe they wouldn't have to go through as much pain and suffering. It's time to tell my truth." The country music world hasn't always been the friendliest to LGBTQ people, but Herndon sees signs that's changing. Singer Chely Wright came out in 2010 and the open-minded Kacey Musgraves has a song titled "Follow Your Arrow" that was just named CMA song of the year.
"I felt so proud of my city," he said. "I hope that trend continues; I pray it does."
Herndon has been in a relationship with his partner for six years. He doesn't expect his life to change radically now that he's made his announcement.
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When did drinking beer, fightin’, and playing with willing brunettes in the backseat at the end of the parking lot go out of style?
This isn’t what Hank did!
He was busted in Fort Worth at a known gay spot right before a concert.
Garth Brooks started the feminization of country music.
AKA A Public Park.
Long, long time ago....someone told me they met Bill Cosby..and he was a complete asshole. They met Freddie Kruger...about the same time...and he was totally great!!
Might just be a snapshot...but I dunno.
If you are signed up for iHeart radio, look for Country Legends 103.7 out of Danville, VA. They play country when it really was country, not the hip hop humpin' stuff they want to call country today.
I think he’s part of a benefit show at the Ryman next week along with Charlie Daniels and others. Now sorta glad I’m not going..
His arrest in Ft Worth in July 1955 for indecent exposure (exposed himself to an under-cover policeman) was sort of a GIGANTIC clue.
Who?
Who Cares?
Thanks!
RE: Oh wow, next they’ll say Ricky Martin is gay.
No wonder Ariana Grande butchered the lyrics of the song, LAST CHRISTMAS by WHAM!
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you told me you’re gay...”
Never mind that, they cancelled “Hee Haw”.
Any who sings that should be summarily executed on the spot.....I mean it!
I cut & pasted. My specs are clean. :)
Ricky Martin, sure. But not that nice Liberace boy.
That’s why I listen to heavy metal, especially Judas Priest.....no gay singers there.
Billy Graham is gay? Wow. Big news all in one day. Earlier in the day; I didn’t think there would be any news bigger than the Bill Clinton news today.
Billy Graham? In 1955?
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