Music fans, mark your calendars! Wednesday, June 5th, GLAAD and queer country icon Ty Herndon are hosting the annual Concert For Love & Acceptance!
Taking place at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Nashville on the eve of one of the biggest events in country music, the CMA Fest, the Concert For Love & Acceptance is dedicated to harnessing the power of music and media to support mental health, LGBTQ and other at-risk youth, and Nashville’s country music community.
The star studded night will feature appearances and performances by Adam Mac, Annie Bosko, Carmen Dianne, Chris Housman, Cody Alan, Denitia, Fancy Hagood, Jada Cato, Jamie Floyd, Leon Timbo, Pillbox Patti, Shelly Fairchild, and Herndon.
Herndon, who became the first major male country artist to publicly come out as gay, said that, “This show just gets better and better. I’m so excited to be able to stage our evening show as an unplugged and more intimate experience for fans and artists to get closer together, as well as showcase even more amazing talent with a full day of performances that will help us reach more and more folks coming to CMA Fest with our message of love and acceptance for all people. It’s a new day in Nashville. We’ve come a long way since we first hosted this show in 2015. We have a long way to go, but we also have a lot to celebrate. This will be a day to celebrate.”
On top of all this excitement, for the first time, there will be a live Red Carpet Countdown before the show at Margaritaville’s downstairs stage and feature performances by Andrew Mitch, Angie K, Bryan Ruby, Cody Belew, Cole Redding, Gina Vernier, Jett Holden, LAYNA, and more. The Red Carpet Countdown is free and open to the public! Learn more at www.f4la.org.
“For nearly a decade Ty Herndon and the Concert for Love & Acceptance have been leading the charge to support and raise awareness for LGBTQ artists in country music. Although there is clear progress happening to make the genre more welcoming for diverse voices, many LGBTQ people still do not feel welcomed, loved or respected because of who they love or how they identify. This dynamic event acts as a key reminder that country music is indeed for everyone” said Anthony Allen Ramos, GLAAD’s Vice President of Communications and Talent.
Get your tickets now at www.F4LA.org! Proceeds from the show will benefit Herndon’s Foundation For Love & Acceptance.