CMT’s Cody Alan says he has spent years coming to terms with his sexuality, and that struggle ended today (Jan. 12) with his coming out. In a new interview with People magazine, Alan revealed he’s gay, and so far there has been an outpouring of support from the country music community.
“You realize very quickly that people are very loving and accepting and supportive,” he told People. “And you feel like it’s good for you to share that most sincere truth about you.”
“Country music is so diverse and perhaps the most supportive music industry that exists,” he added. “My story’s very real, and that’s what country music is: I live a real life that’s had twists and turns, ups and downs, and it’s kind of a country song in and of itself!”
“We love Cody, admire his openness, and above all, celebrate his happiness,” a CMT spokesperson says.
Others have shown their support on social media:
@cmtcody So much love and respect for you, sweet Cody! You are one of the kindest human beings I know. I wish you nothing but happiness! ❤️
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) January 13, 2017
Admire your courage @cmtcody – T https://t.co/VpxEEz1Jxo
— Toby Keith (@TobyKeithMusic) January 13, 2017
So proud of you, man. You're wonderful. ❤️?????✨ https://t.co/gXI09dF9aU
— Clare Bowen (@clarembee) January 13, 2017
proud of you dude. happiness is found in the most authentic form of ourselves. carry on! https://t.co/rFVPAa3tac
— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) January 12, 2017
Congrats @cmtcody Youre paving the way for others in the country music community to be themselves proudly. As we all should be! Proud of you
— KACEY MUSGRAVES (@KaceyMusgraves) January 12, 2017
So much love for you @cmtcody. ❤ https://t.co/1G7lnYIoSX
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) January 12, 2017
@cmtcody so happy that you can embrace who you are ❤️ #loveislove #loveisneverwrong https://t.co/vuEZXDgHtI
— Brandy Clark (@TheBrandyClark) January 13, 2017
You're the best @cmtcody ! ?????? https://t.co/ehkmgDuY27
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) January 12, 2017
We love you ? https://t.co/krxyW6X6Ho
— Maddie & Tae (@MaddieandTae) January 12, 2017
@brothersosborne ❤️❤️❤️
— alex (@alexwantsadog) January 12, 2017
Proud of you brother! Y'all help us show @cmtcody some love! https://t.co/E1w96nVcNt
— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) January 12, 2017
Love ya, Cody! You do you!! ??? https://t.co/H0WsPS24zH
— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) January 12, 2017
My man Cody… always wonderful… today he is courageous, strong, and inspirational. Much love @cmtcody https://t.co/dlk53bViWR
— Chris Carmack (@RealCarmack) January 12, 2017
@cmtcody bless you my friend , our love for you is everlasting…
— Todd Chrisley (@toddchrisley) January 13, 2017
You have, are & will always be a kind, caring, talented and amazing man. Much love your way. Thank you for sharing. https://t.co/YfNghj2hvz
— Melissa Peterman (@Followtheblonde) January 13, 2017
.@CMT star @cmtcody comes out as gay: ‘You can find the kind of love, peace and happiness in this life you deserve’ https://t.co/Xtz12QB3gf
— GLAAD (@glaad) January 12, 2017