Country Artists Who Have Come Out as Gay [PICTURES]
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.
Shane McAnally
Shane McAnally + Michael Baum -- Country's Greatest Love Stories
Meeting his now-husband Michael Baum changed everything for Shane McAnally, both in his personal life and in his career.
Story Behind the Song: Miranda Lambert, 'Mama's Broken Heart'
"I came in and told Kacey and Brandy, her, a story about my mom and my sister having all this crazy, you know, blowup about my sister's breakup ..."
Story Behind the Song:Kelsea Ballerini + Halsey, 'The Other Girl'
"I think it's wonderful and beautiful to have two women who could easily be competitive turn it [on its head] ..."
Story Behind the Song: Old Dominion, 'Some People Do'
"What happened then was a two-hour therapy session ..."
Shane McAnally's Career Path Is Proof That Representation Matters
"Hopefully even my presence will allow someone else to speak up," McAnally says.
Story Behind the Song: Sam Hunt, 'Hard to Forget'
"With "Hard to Forget," that song in entirety took a couple years to write ..."