[2] Brown and Herndon co-produced the album with songwriter Dennis Matkosky and session musician Jonathan Yudkin. On Feb. 9, country music star Ty Herndon took to Instagram to debut his new love -- an artist named Alex -- and to reveal that they're engaged following a six-month courtship. On the day of his arrest, hed been up for a few days on crystal meth. When I was first. He was also balancing a life of superstardom, a sham marriage arranged by his record label, a severe drug addiction and his homosexuality. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. WhileLGBTQ+ artists have long been an integral part of country music -- from the trailblazingWilma Burgess,considered by many to be the first "out" singer in the industry (though she never came out publicly to fans) toLavender Country, the band that released the first queer country album with its self-titled 1973 release -- it wasn't until recent years that mainstream acts began to publicly come out to fans. "I'm very comfortable being gay," Osborne told the magazine. Just a few weeks after coming out as gay, the singer told the whole world about his boyfriend. Raised in a close-knit, religious farming family, young Ty was surrounded by music. [36] While not a single, the cover charted at number 72 on Hot Country Songs in 2000 due to unsolicited radio airplay. He balls his hands into fists as he recalls the moment he exposed himself to an undercover police officer. The Mississippi-born, Alabama-raised singer admitted he came out to his family during his twenties. "The difference for me today. [58] Herndon's announcement preceded the coming out of several other gay musicians in the genre, such as Billy Gilman. Euphoria, drugs, feeling confident that maybe one of these handsome people running around there might know who I am His voice trails off. He chose Joe Scaife because of that producer's work with K.T. [41] Although the song was well-received by fans,[41] it was unsuccessful on the singles charts and his fifth Epic album was not released. Herndon was married twice, divorcing his second wife in the early '00s. [4][2] His tenure in Texas included a stint with Louise Mandrell in 1987 at Billy Bob's Texas, a country music nightclub in Fort Worth. 1 song "What Mattered Most," a stunning ballad about a man who realizes he let love slip through his hands by taking his partner for granted. [1] The song featured uncredited backing vocals from Sons of the Desert. After that, they broke up because they were no longer happy together. [62] This was followed in late 2022 by another single titled "God or the Gun", which was accompanied by a music video. I know, (Herndon) says with a sigh in his Nashville apartment. As long as Ty Herndon's nice voice and face can front a hit, he's good for another 100,000 miles of touring and audio tape. Getty Images Herndon, who is now 18 months sober, tells us that being clean feels different this time around. He was. Herndon says he he hit rock bottom in 2020, which prompted his suicide attempt. [14] An uncredited review published by Billboard was favorable, stating, "With a rich, expressive voice that is equally suited to pensive ballads and rollicking, uptempo tunes, Herndon is one of country's most impressive newcomers. Other acclaimed singles were She Wants to Begin Again followed by Loved Too Much and I Have to Surrender. [47] The album was nominated at the 53rd Grammy Awards for Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album. Ty Herndon Concert History. Like many other American actors, Hardin traveled to Europe, where he made several spaghetti Westerns, including Man of the Cursed Valley (1964). [69] In August 2022, Herndon began a podcast called Soundboard with Ty Herndon, in which he discusses his personal life and mental health. Bronco alternated weeks with Sugarfoot, starring Will Hutchins, and Cheyenne for four years. [56], In June 1995, Herndon was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, at Gateway Park by an undercover male police officer. Backing vocalists included Marcus Hummon, Joanna Cotten, Emily West, and Thompson Square. Warners cast Hardin in some films such as Merrill's Marauders (1962), where he was second billed to Jeff Chandler; The Chapman Report (1962); the spring break film Palm Springs Weekend (1963); PT 109; and Wall of Noise (1963).[8][9]. In 1982, the movement became known as the Arizona Patriots. Hardin could be seen in Bad Jim (1992), and Rescue Me (1992). (1967) and played Captain Reno in Custer of the West (1967) shot in Spain. Early life. "Well y'all, I have a little news to share actually some big news. John Wayne reportedly saw Hardin while visiting a film set at Paramount and was impressed with Hardin's appearance. [6], Walker and Warner Bros. came to terms after the season ended, but Hardin had made such a big hit on the show that Jack L. Warner gave him his own series, Bronco, under the Cheyenne title. Ty Herndon: 7 years after coming out, country singer is 'astounded at how far we've come'. Michael McCall of New Country found some of the tracks on What Mattered Most "shallow", such as "In Your Face" and "Heart Half Empty". [1] Walter Allread of Country Standard Time thought that the tracks produced by Gallimore, such as the title track, were stronger due to their "smaller" production style relative to those produced by Johnson. Ty Herndon Herndon says that when he was only six years old, he wanted to be a famous country singer. "[45] One track from this album, "You Still Own Me", was released as a single in late 2007 by Canadian country band Emerson Drive. Country Star Ty Herndon on Addiction, a Suicide Attempt and How Coming Out Saved His Life As he tries to make a comeback in Nashville (his new album Jacob is out July 15) Herndon opens up in a very revealing interview about the times he's faced death and how he's now facing his own truth Herndon's engagement comes after hardships in recent years that included a breakup fromhis former boyfriend of 11 years, Matt Collum. Herndon promoted the album further by starting a tour in 1995. (1977), Fire (1977), and Image of the Beast (1980) as well as episodes of TV shows such as The Love Boat. [31] Jack Sundrud, formerly of Poco, had co-written "It Must Be Love" for Great Plains, another band he was a member of at the time. In 1974 he was arrested in Spain for drug trafficking and spent time in prison.[14]. Herndon filed a plea bargain and was sentenced to community service and drug rehabilitation, after which the charge of indecent exposure was dropped. His singles "I Want My Goodbye Back", "Loved Too Much", "A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)", and "Hands of a Working Man" all made top ten on the same chart. Herndon compared this track to "Steam", and cited it as an example of the more "modern" sound he wanted on Lies I Told Myself. The first was "She Wants to Be Wanted Again", which peaked at number 21 early in the year. [29] Herndon told the Journal & Courier that he considered Gallimore to have a more "understated" production style that put greater emphasis on his vocals than Johnson's production did. After completing this, he returned to performing in 2004. Tys next single was I Want My Goodbye Back followed by a duet with Stephanie Bentley entitled Heart Half Empty, both charting well. [6][12] Doug Johnson, then the vice-president of artists and repertoire (A&R) of Epic's Nashville branch, produced the album and co-wrote "I Want My Goodbye Back". In 1994, Ty Herndon stepped into a vocal booth and recorded the song that would change his life: the . comprised of married couple Michael . ), Rising Country Star Lily Rose Is Engaged! Along the way, he's become a cautionary tale. Herndon sharedmore about Alex in the caption, revealing that he is an artist. 6 on theTop Country Albumscharts. There is no information about his siblings. Hardin was in The Last Rebel (1971) Acquasanta Joe (1971), and You're Jinxed, Friend You've Met Sacramento (1972) and a small role in Avanti! Then after, he completed university at Belmont University, Nashville, TN. Travis Bell Photography. Ty Herndon, a country singer from Alabama, talks about his roller-coaster life and career -- which includes mainstream success, drug addiction, an arrest for indecent exposure, a sham marriage and more -- in a new interview with People. Mr. Robinson and 'Bride are at Wedding bells are ringing! Ty Herndon: Early Life Profession and Career. [3], Herndon began recording music for Epic in 1994. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [35], In 1999, Epic released his next studio album Steam. On the day of his arrest, he'd been up for a few days on crystal meth. Just a few weeks after coming out as gay, the singer told the whole world about his boyfriend. At the time of his death, Hardin lived with his eighth wife, Caroline, in Huntington Beach, California. When Underwood found that Herndon had covered the song, she spoke favorably about it on social media. Herndon discussed everything from his former drug use, his failed marriages and his current relationship. Despite this, he found work singing jingles for Pepsi and Dodge, as well as demo tracks for other artists. [50], The album Lies I Told Myself followed in 2013, also on FUNL. Herndon tells People magazine . Offering an array of skills in DTC, B2B and B2C marketing, paid advertising . Ty Herndon has lived a life and career of extreme highs and lows and for the first time brings his full journey from darkness to light and back again to his music with JACOB, a new album of highly personal songs touching on themes ranging from addiction, recovery, and mental fitness to lost love, self-discovery and personal freedom. The country star and his partner, 47, had been dating for five years, since before Herndon came out as gay publicly in 2014. Herndon has continued churning out a number of other hits in the intervening years. He further claimed that both of his former wives "absolutely" knew about his sexuality. After his return from service, he began taking courses at Texas A&M University[1] in College Station on a scholarship under Coach Bear Bryant, for whom he played tight end. Emily West) 3:29 6 Say It For You (feat. Hardin was born in New York City, but reared in Texas, after his family moved to the capital city of Austin when he was six months old. TrevorLIVE was an event that supports the Trevor Project, an organization which helps LGBT youth struggling with thoughts of suicide. "It's been a pandemic of my soul," he tells PEOPLE in this week's issue. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) _ Country singer Ty Herndon was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to an undercover policeman about 90 minutes before he was to perform before a convention of Texas police chiefs. Ty Herndon married Renee Posey but they were not happy with the relationship and ended up in a divorced. Meet His Fianc, Alex, Ty Herndon Shares the Unforgettable Career Advice Reba McEntire Gave Him, Ty Herndon on the Day He Decided to Die + the Diagnosis That Changed Everything [Listen]. Since coming out on Nov. 20, Herndon says hes been overwhelmed by the support and love. Herndon said in the interviews that he married a woman to save his career. 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"The lengths that I went to to cover up the pain of being gay and who I was created some habits that killed everything good that I tried to do," says the singer [77] In 2016 and 2017, Herndon and CMT presenter Cody Alan hosted a Concert for Love and Acceptance to support LGBT youth in Nashville. [5] When his tenure on Star Search proved commercially unsuccessful, Herndon attempted to secure a recording contract in Nashville. When his contract expired, Hardin did Guys and Dolls in stock. He revealedthedetails in a 2022 interview with People,saying he reached a low point in his crystal meth addiction on New Year's Eve in 2020. Later on, the band was renamed into Diamond Rio. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "Alex is a brilliant artist and craftsman who restores mid-century furniture and makes stained glass art," he writes. She hasnt talked to the media much, so there arent any details about her life. I literally had to pull my truck over because it was such a surreal moment to see that young lady on The Highway, a young lady who knows exactly who she is and came to this town knowing who she was. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Posey has been living a quiet life away from the media spotlight. [48] "Journey On" was selected by American football player Kevin Turner as the theme song for his Kevin Turner Foundation. He was in The Zoo Gang (1985) and Red River (1988) and had a late lead in Born Killer (1989). This was somewhat of an unusual marriage. It's chockablock with goodies, ranging from his collaboration with Kristen Chenoweth, to his reinterpretation of classics, his own new additions to the Christmas catalog, and special guests - including CQ fave Waylon Payne. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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