Unscripted: A Nolapapa Podcast - Christmas Eve with Ty Herndon, Country Music Star

Christmas Eve with Ty Herndon, Country Music Star

12/23/22 • 62 min

Can y'all believe it?! Christmas is here! And so is Country Music Superstar, Ty Herndon! He is joining us on our special Christmas Eve episode!!
Ty tells us about his experience being raised in the church in Mississippi and following his dreams of being a country singer, years before he came out in 2014. We talk about how he dealt with telling his fans he was gay while he was on stage, how his mama helped him find the strength to live his authentic life, and how his dating life is going now (hint: he's lookin', fellas!)
We also get to hear and discuss some of Ty's new music. He even opens up about the angels that inspired him to save his own life, and how he wrote his latest album. Then, we break out the tears and reminisce about our vey own late gay idol Leslie Jordan, who was a good friend to Ty for many years. This episode is packed full of inspiration y'all, so enjoy and Merry Christmas one and all!

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That's it from the NolaPapa team for 2022! We'll be back in January. Until then, Happy New Year, y'all! Nola love!!!