I have parents bringing 15-year-olds to my shows, and they say, ‘My kid just came out, and he wants to be a singer. And all I can do is look at them and go, ‘My God, look at this special kid you have. And then, I’ll have a 75-year-old man come to my show and say, ‘I just came out to my entire family, and I was received with love… I relate to that struggle on so many levels. To see that kid having such a chance at life because he was so brave so early, and yet to understand the 75-year-old man who is finally at peace with himself because he was able to walk out of that fear… if I’ve been a small part of any of that, it really is humbling. I receive that.”
— Singer Ty Herndon, who came out publicly last November, discussing his supportive fans with HuffPo
Shane Camfield
Love him
tazz602
I’m glad he came out, but why didn’t he do so when he was caught with his pants down in a park in 1995?
Bradley Wood
I had such a crush on him back when I was younger.
Doug Lia
You are a great role model. I am touched with your empathy and support! I am a older gay man and wish there was someone like you when I was 15,20 ,30…even 50. Thank you for you inspiration.
Richard Justin Sarna
Country singer Ty Herndon just inspired me to bring his picture into the bathroom
Richard Justin Sarna
Omg how many of my friends can see this comment???
Desert Boy
Ty Herndon is one fine looking man.
Robert Kinzey
Thanks Ty. Keep up the great work and good music. Very proud of you.
Derek Parker
Id inspire him alright
LadyL
@tazz602: I think that’s answered in the part where he says he can relate to the 75 year old who eventually came out to his family. (“…finally at peace with himself because he was able to walk out of that fear…”)
silveroracle
such a good looking man and such a wonderful artist.
I wish to somebody inspiring like that when I was young.
JamesBDallas
While, I support Ty’s coming out and it will certainly inspire other young men and women to be comfortable coming out. I can also understand why he did not come out in 1995 it would have been the end of his career. What I have a real problem getting past is that it more acceptable to him and his manager to blame it on drugs and alcohol check into a rehab facility and then poof he was straight.
mz.sam
At his age, Ty is hot…just don’t care for his music.
Kenneth Birditt
He doesn’t look his age at all!! Just saying….and Great Job Ty!
Ty Dick
And he’s cute to.
JaredNorthcutt30
Surprised that Queerty didn’t post a memoriam of Bruce Jenner’s hot bod. Thankfully, the editors’ 15-year-old penises vetoed that one.
JaredNorthcutt30
Yay for kind being tasteful and not throwing lesbian and transgender people under the bus? Here’s a cookie Hun. Now back to Ty’s titties.
Izzy55
Love him anytime!
Clark35
@tazz602: He should have just came out then.
Blazipitous
Who the fuck is this?