National Shock After THIS Country Music Star Comes Out As Gay And Has Had A LongCountry music star Ty Herndon shocked fans when he recently admitted that he has been in a relationship with a man for five years. Herndon, who has been married twice, claims that he got married to women to protect his career in the country music industry. Herndon claims that he is haunted by the law he told himself, that he couldnt be gay and be in country music. Ive dreamed about being in country music since I was six years old and its my life, its what I do, its who I am and I went to great lengths to cover up that fact to be a country star, he told reporters. Today I get to tell the world I am an out, proud, and happy gay man. I have an awesome relationship that Ive been in for a good number of years. I love him very much and he loves him. Herndon adds that his deception did not include his former wives who absolutely knew about his sexuality. In fact, several people close to Herndon knew the truth about his personal lifea fact that often led them to call in for favors. What do you think of Herndons confession? Will his country music career survive this? 