Country Music

Brian Falduto, white with brown hair, stands with a cropped blue denim jacket lined with dangling fringe and brown trousers in front of a white background

Photo courtesy of Brian Falduto

February 3, 2023

by Lana Leonard

Catching up with #GLAADinstitute Alum, and former School of Rock star, Brian Falduto before the release of his debut EP, Gay Country

Fans might know 11-year-old Brian Falduto as “Billy”, the stylist from the 2003 cult classic film, School of Rock.

Cody Alan, Ruby Rose, and Ty Herndon will be front and center at the 2017 CMA Awards

Cody Alan, Getty Images for GLAAD, Ty Herndon

November 8, 2017

by Jeremy Blacklow, Director of Entertainment Media

LGBTQ artists and allies ready to take center stage in Nashville for the 2017 CMA Awards

The 51st Annual CMA Awards will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville this Wednesday, November 8th (airing liv

Photo credit: Casey Curry

September 5, 2017

by Brian Pacheco, Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards

Out country singer Brandon Stansell talks resisting ‘heartless’ administration through music

The up-and-comer spoke to GLAAD about his music career and resisting the current presidential administration through music.

Photo Credit: CMT

January 12, 2017

by Ray Bradford, Director of Programs, Entertainment Media

Cody Alan, country music tv and radio star, comes out in a moving post

The Host and Executive Producer of CMT country music shows came out this morning by saying "You see, I'm gay."

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July 8, 2016

by Katerina Núñez, Spirit Day Intern

Out country artist Chely Wright announces new album, tour for the first time in nearly 6 years

Guest appearances on the album include: Emmylou Harris, Milk Carton Kids, and Rodney Crowell.

June 11, 2015

by Claire Pires, Video and News Strategist

VIDEO: Ty Herndon talks Concert for Love & Acceptance in Nashville

Ty Herndon talks Concert for Love & Acceptance.

May 18, 2015

by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

Stella Parton, Mayor Karl Dean, Antigone Rising Join Nashville Lineup

Historic Nashville concert set to take place June 12 during annual CMA Fest in Music City.

April 21, 2015

by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

Historic Concert for Love & Acceptance set for Nashville during CMA Fest in June

Ty Herndon and Meghan McCain to co-host first-of-its-kind country music event in support of LGBT acceptance

December 8, 2014

by Claire Pires, Video and News Strategist

All Access: LeAnn Rimes on her album and her support for the #lgbt community

GLAAD's video series, GLAAD: All Access, features interviews with newsmakers, hit-makers, and people making a difference. This week, host Claire Pires sat down with singer LeAnn Rimes to talk about her new album and her support for the LGBT community.

November 20, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Country music star Ty Herndon comes out, knows he is loved by God

In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, country music star Ty Herndon has come out as gay. The wide ranging interview encompasses Herndon's childhood, his struggle with accepting his sexual orientation, his career in the country music industry, his strong faith, and his hope for LGBT youth.

Country Music

Catching up with #GLAADinstitute Alum, and former School of Rock star, Brian Falduto before the release of his debut EP, Gay Country

LGBTQ artists and allies ready to take center stage in Nashville for the 2017 CMA Awards

Out country singer Brandon Stansell talks resisting ‘heartless’ administration through music

Cody Alan, country music tv and radio star, comes out in a moving post

Out country artist Chely Wright announces new album, tour for the first time in nearly 6 years

VIDEO: Ty Herndon talks Concert for Love & Acceptance in Nashville

Stella Parton, Mayor Karl Dean, Antigone Rising Join Nashville Lineup

Historic Concert for Love & Acceptance set for Nashville during CMA Fest in June

All Access: LeAnn Rimes on her album and her support for the #lgbt community

Country music star Ty Herndon comes out, knows he is loved by God

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