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Ty Herndon is a master of the ties that bind. The Grammy-nominated three No.1s and numerous top 10 hits, such as “I Want My Goodbye and Dove award-winning recording artist has the ability to connect Back,” “Loved Too Much,” “A Man Holding On,” and “Hands of a with an audience far beyond his onstage performance. Working Man.” He topped the charts in 1996 with the single “Living in a Moment” and again in 1998 with “It Must Be Love.” Raised in Butler, Alabama, Herndon has been a professional entertainer since his teenage years. At age 17, he performed at In November of 2014, Ty Herndon became the first major male OPRYLAND USA as a cast member of “Today’s Country Roads.” He country artist to publicly come out as gay. Shortly after, he made went on to be a finalist in the first season of the now iconic television history when he hosted the first-of- its-kind country music event, titled series, “Star Search” and was a winner in the male-vocalist category. The Concert for Love and Acceptance. The event, designed to bring This accolade led to appearances on numerous television shows and attention and support to at-risk youth and acceptance, received commercials. national attention from Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine and more. Herndon received an outpouring Between 1995 and 2002, Herndon charted 17 singles, including his of support that only strengthened his relationship with fans. HIGHLIGHTS

5 million albums sold Previous Prides 21 Top Ten Billboard singles Nashville 4 #1 Billboard Singles Los Angeles 2018 HRC Visibility Award recipient Atlanta Grammy nominated Northalstead Market Days - Chicago Dove Award winner Chicago Pride - Grand Marshal CMA Award nominated Dallas ACM Award nominated Sacramento Rainbow Festival American Music Award winner Fort Lauderdale Kentuckiana Kansas City Long Beach Boise PRESS

PEOPLE MAGAZINE Country Star Ty Herndon - 'I'm an Out, Proud and Happy Gay Man'

ET ONLINE Exclusive Video: Country Star Ty Herndon Comes Out as Gay

ROLLING STONE How Ty Herndon’s New Album ‘House on Fire’ Confronts Silence, Sexuality

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Gay Country Star Ty Herndon on Coming Out: "It Feels Weird"

BILLBOARD GLAAD Announces Concert for Love and Acceptance With Ty Herndon, Cassadee Pope, Calum Scott & More TESTIMONIALS

“You reap what you sow, and Ty Herndon is ready to plant for the best "Ty Herndon is a modelof resilience, Because of Ty's story, country harvest yet. He has lived one of the most influential, crazy, beautiful and music and the entertainment industry at large will now reach countless compelling lives I have ever heard about. Ty has become a grounded people across America's heartland with a powerful message of man in what really matters. Ty's truth provides power for people who acceptance. Ty is changing the conversation simply by telling his story." feel voiceless to begin tough and much-needed family conversations. He will also be a leader to help break the stigma when it comes to – SARAH KATE ELLIS, PRESIDENT & CEO OF GLAAD being openly gay man in country music.

— THOMAS ROBERTS, MSNBC & ATLATA CBS46 “When Ty Herndon hit the airwaves of country music twenty years ago, it was clear to all of us—industry and fans alike—that he was the most gifted singer of his generation. It's not easy to be gay in America, but “I've known Ty since I was 8 years old. His heart is bigger than the sun. it's an entirely different brand of hurt when you're hiding in a profession Ty is a gift. His gift obviously goes far beyond music. His honesty and that would much rather you be a drug addict than a gay man. The story braveness are hard to find. He doesn't have to reveal his true life, but that Ty is about to tell is brave, fascinating, raw and critically important. he's choosing to do so in order to help others. We love who we love. I He will save lives. That is a fact.” love you, Ty.” — CHELY WRIGHT, SINGER / SONGWRITER — LEANN RIMES CIBRIAN, SINGER TESTIMOnIALS

“Ty Herndon’s story highlights the continued power of the closet, and the commitment of an industry to keeping that door slammed shut by any means necessary. He has the potential to reach a whole new audiences with the testimony of a country music survivor whose career was derailed by fear and prejudice, but who has emerged determined to make a difference. Those of us fighting for real opportunity for all youth would welcome his voice through the publication of his story.”

— ELIZA BYARD, GLSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“Everyone needs role models, and Ty Herndon is such a role model. Navigating being a gay man when your industry, community and country say it’s not all right is a challenge that far too many LGBT kids face. Ty knows this challenge firsthand and is willing to bravely come out and share all of who he is, despite the personal and professional risk.

— GLENNDA TESTONE, LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER NYC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VIDEOS

Living In a Moment (Dance Mix) MV Changing Hearts and Minds Walking in Memphis (Dance Mix) MV HRC Visibility Award

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