(L-R) Ty Herndon and fiance Alex Schwartz share a kiss during The Concert for Love & Acceptance hosted by GLAAD at Wildhorse Saloon on June 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee | Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GLAAD
(Nashville, TN – June 8, 2023) – Grammy-nominated and Dove award-winning country artist Ty Herndon and the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, GLAAD, joined forces once again to present a spectacular evening of music and unity at The Concert for Love & Acceptance. Held on Wednesday, June 7, at the esteemed Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, the star-studded event showcased a powerful coalition of artists and celebrities who are dedicated to accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community.
The 2023 Concert for Love & Acceptance featured an exceptional lineup of talent, including Ty Herndon, Chrissy Metz, Maddie & Tae, Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, Sam Williams, Brooke Eden, Chapel Hart, Desmond Child, Billy Gilman, Jamie Floyd, Brandon Stansell, Bryan Ruby, Wendy Moten, Shelly Fairchild, Justin Fabus, Auti, Autumn Nicholas, Jada Cato, Jason Catron, and Matt Bloyd.
“With all that’s going on in the world, this event has gained a new level of significance. I’m so grateful to the artists and fans who came together to send a message of love and acceptance from here at CMA Fest to LGBTQ people all around the globe” said Herndon.
The Concert for Love & Acceptance provides a platform for artists, supporters, and allies to come together in a spirit of love, unity, and acceptance. Through the power of music, this extraordinary event ignites conversations, challenges stereotypes, and promotes positive change within the country music industry and beyond.
The Concert for Love & Acceptance aims to raise awareness and support for Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance. For almost 10 years, the Foundation has been at the forefront of fostering understanding, compassion, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
The event included three Official Community Partners — Nashville Pride, Black Opry, and Tennessee Equality Project — each of whom received complimentary blocks of tickets to the event and were spotlighted for their important work during the show.
The 2023 Concert For Love & Acceptance is presented by GLAAD and Ty Herndon’s Foundation For Love & Acceptance with Platinum Sponsor support from M&M’S®, Alton Sherick | Compass Real Estate, and Pivotal Moments Media. Gold Sponsor support was provided by OpenPlay, Southern Pride Process, and Veva Collect.
For more information about The Concert for Love & Acceptance and to stay updated on the event, please visit https://www.f4la.org/.
About GLAAD: GLAAD is the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization. Through compelling media narratives, GLAAD promotes understanding, acceptance, and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. By working with media outlets, corporations, and influential individuals, GLAAD strives to foster a world where everyone can live their authentic lives without fear or discrimination.
About Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance: Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance is committed to advancing inclusivity, equality, and love within the country music community. Through advocacy, education, and support, the foundation aims to create a safe and nurturing environment for all LGBTQ+ individuals in the industry.
