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.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
You pray the trend continues? Are you praying to satan?!
Who is Ty Herndon. I’m a country fan and I’ve never heard of him. He’s 52 years old so I guess that means he’s been around for a while. Then why have I never heard of him.
Hank Jr. would like to spit some beachnut in that fag’s eye!
You nailed it.
Another, somewhat anachronistic reason for coming out, is to be hailed as a courageous hero like sports figures Michael Sam and Jason Collins. The media are in love with them.
I’m waiting for Kenny Chesney to come out eventually.
RE: You pray the trend continues?
Where did I say that?
No, it says it in the article. I am talking to this jerk Herndon.
No, it’s false.
“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!”
Sr, Jr, or III? Oh, never mind; I think the answer to my question is “yes.”
Considering what passes for country these days, he ain’t alone.
Never heard of him either .... what is his claim to fame? Did he sing at His Arrogance’s inauguration, bundle for the emperor, or suck up to Progressives for fame by association?
Yep gateway park Fort Worth. They let him out in time to play Billy Bobss
That's how many $h!ts I don't give...
1955?
It's a Family Tradition.
Well, no, you didn’t. Nobody cares what you do. Whatever you do in private we don’t want to know about. That’s your business. Appears, though, as though you are just like Chely Wright. You both had two minutes of fame, and you think this is what makes you relevant again?
So many people were sure you were gay during your few minutes of fame, the rumor was always out there. So what are you doing by acknowledging it all these years later? Nobody cares anymore. The worst part is, though, you keep saying you’re “proud,” “pride.” Just what is it you do that you’re “proud” of? We know what it is, and it isn’t pretty. In addition, God says PRIDE is a great sin no matter what we’re proud of - we have nothing to be proud of because we created nothing. So you need to think of that. PRIDE - NO!!
never heard of it
He made the news in Fort Worth about 10 ~ 15 years ago for getting busted trying to blow an undercover cop at a homo hangout. Had some coke on him at the time. He was in town to perform (!) for a police benefit.
No, no, no - his so-called country music career lasted a minute and a half. It was over a long time ago, just like Chely. This is his attempt to become a part of things again. Sorry, you’re done.
The media omits the little detail WHY these stories are so important and drive the newscycle.
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