Country Personality Cody Alan: YOU SEE, I'M GAY

From: Boy Culture

2017. As we start a new year, there is something I want to share with you. You see, I’m gay. This is not a choice I made, but something I've known about myself my whole life. Through life's twists and turns, marriage, divorce, fatherhood, successes, failures - I've landed on this day, a day when I'm happier and healthier than I’ve ever been. And I’m finally comfortable enough for everyone to know this truth about me. Thanks for following me and supporting me over the years. As we continue our journey, I hope this news won't change how you see me. I’m still the same Cody I always was. You just know a little more about me now. My hope for the future is to live the most honest, authentic, loving, and open life possible. Here's to being happy with yourself, no matter who you are, who you love, where you come from, or what cards life has dealt you. Thanks again. With much heart, Cody

A photo posted by Cody Alan (@cmtcody) on Jan 12, 2017 at 7:50am PST

Country singer and CMT personality Cody Alan is kicking off his 2017 by coming out as gay.

Guided by GLAAD — which does a great job of coaching regular people and stars on how to navigate a public coming-out process — Alan wrote on his Instagram of his struggle:

This is not a choice I made, but something I’ve known about myself my whole life. Through life’s twists and turns, marriage, divorce, fatherhood, successes, failures - I’ve landed on this day, a day when I’m happier and healthier than I’ve ever been. And I’m finally comfortable enough for everyone to know this truth about me.

He also thanks his fans in advance for their support.