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Country music artists, industry share their support for Cody Alan
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This morning, CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown host Cody Alan came out as gay in a moving post on his official Facebook page. Alan also appears on radio programs CMT After MidNite and CMT Radio Live. Through these venues, he reaches over 90 million homes and two million listeners per week. That’s why this morning’s personal announcement has such a tremendous impact in accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people nationwide, and now some of country’s biggest stars and other celebrities are sharing their support for Alan’s message. Check out what they had to say below!
Congrats @cmtcody Youre paving the way for others in the country music community to be themselves proudly. As we all should be! Proud of you
— KACEY MUSGRAVES (@KaceyMusgraves) January 12, 2017
Country music was built on real songs & real ppl telling stories about REAL life. So..it’s exciting to see the genre embrace exactly that.
— KACEY MUSGRAVES (@KaceyMusgraves) January 12, 2017
We love you, Cody, and we admire your openness and celebrate your happiness. t.co/LlsYaiKHWm
— CMT (@CMT) January 12, 2017
Congratulations to my friend Cody Alan. I pray your journey will be as blessed as mine has been. This man has one… t.co/VFcxftWVSL
— Ty Herndon (@TyHerndoncom) January 12, 2017
proud of you dude. happiness is found in the most authentic form of ourselves. carry on! t.co/rFVPAa3tac
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) January 12, 2017
So much love for you @cmtcody. t.co/1G7lnYIoSX
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) January 12, 2017
Love ya, Cody! You do you!! t.co/H0WsPS24zH
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) January 12, 2017
@cmtcody proud of you, brother! Wish ya continued happiness and tons of success! you’re the man!
— J-Si Chavez (@JSi5) January 12, 2017
Keep on keeping it real bro. You are one of the best. Love ya man t.co/PduNnVvbJy
— Bobby Bones (@mrBobbyBones) January 12, 2017
We love you t.co/krxyW6X6Ho
— Maddie & Tae (@MaddieandTae) January 12, 2017
Proud of you brother! Y’all help us show @cmtcody some love! t.co/E1w96nVcNt
— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) January 12, 2017
@cmtcody Congrats to this amazing man! Your Fans and fellow artists love you! @CMT @glaad #ChangingHeartsAndMinds
— Ty Herndon (@TyHerndoncom) January 12, 2017
Bravo @cmtcody you’re one of the kindest people I know. I can add brave to that list too. BG
— Billy Gilman (@BillyGilman) January 12, 2017
“My hope for the future is to live the most honest, authentic, loving, and open life possible.” – @cmtcody || Thank you for being you! t.co/sZ7c3ZF1dr
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) January 12, 2017
@cmtcody Strength. Honesty. Friend.
— Scott Borchetta (@scottborchetta) January 12, 2017
My man Cody… always wonderful… today he is courageous, strong, and inspirational. Much love @cmtcody t.co/dlk53bViWR
— Chris Carmack (@RealCarmack) January 12, 2017
o @cmtcody #bewhoyouare t.co/s1sxNon7Us
— Gretchen Peters (@gretchenpeters) January 12, 2017
So so SO proud of my dear friend @cmtcody. I love you! Living an authentic life is the best way to live. t.co/MxBo0ARIU5
— Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) January 12, 2017
You’re the best @cmtcody t.co/ehkmgDuY27
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) January 12, 2017
This industry loves and supports @CMTCody. @MusicBizAssoc stands with you. t.co/TQ91VDDrPz #LGBT
— Music Biz (@MusicBizAssoc) January 12, 2017
According to GLAAD’s Vice President of Programs, Zeke Stokes:
“Millions of radio listeners, television viewers and country music fans love and look up to Cody Alan. And that’s exactly why Cody’s decision to come out matters — because visibility brings about acceptance. By sharing his story, Cody is helping listeners and fans get to know someone who shares their passion for country music and southern values, and who also happens to be gay. At a time when America can sometimes seem so divided, it’s the common ground we all share that brings us together — and that’s the power of sharing one’s story.”
Since Americans’ attitudes on LGBTQ people and their lives are not just influenced by what they see and hear, but who they know, GLAAD applauds Cody Alan for sharing his personal coming out story in such a public manner. GLAAD’s Southern Stories initiative tells the stories of LGBTQ people and their allies in the South to create a cultural shift towards LGBTQ acceptance and understanding in the region.
Last summer, GLAAD continued its Southern Stories Summer Tour from Texas to Florida. Throughout the trip, GLAAD facilitated conversations with local advocacy leaders about accelerating acceptance and amplifying the voices of LGBTQ people in the South. For first-hand accounts from LGBTQ Southerners, check out the original short documentary series, GLAAD Presents: State of Change.
www.glaad.org/blog/country-music-artists-industry-share-their-support-cody-alan
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