Billy Gilman

The one-time runner-up on The Voice chose a large horse farm to host more than 100 friends and family.

"It’s more important than ever that Nashville come together to send a strong message," Herndon says.

Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman made headlines in November 2014 by revealing they were gay within hours of each other ... but they weren't the first country artists to make such an announcement.

The former country child prodigy details his struggle to find acceptance in the genre as a gay man, and shares his new song, 'Soldier.'

A look back at the 10 biggest country music moments of 2016.

Billy Gilman and Kelly Clarkson performed "It's Quiet Uptown" from the musical 'Hamilton' on 'The Voice' Season 11 finale.

Billy Gilman is 'The Voice' Season 11 runner-up.

Billy Gilman, Christian Cuevas, Ali Caldwell, Courtney Harrell and Sa'Rayah performed Ike and Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" during 'The Voice' Season 11 finale.

Billy Gilman and Adam Levine took the stage together during the 'The Voice' Season 11 finale on Monday night (Dec. 12) to perform the Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love."

Billy Gilman performed Frank Sinatra's "My Way" during 'The Voice' Season 11 finale on Monday night (Dec. 12).