Introducing Tyler Glenn, the Gay Country Music Singer
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Tyler Glenn, the gay country music singer, is set to release his solo album later this year. The album will be a mix of country and pop music.
Tyler Glenn’s Early Life
Tyler Glenn was born on November 28, 1983, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was raised in a Mormon family and served a two-year mission in Salt Lake City for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After coming out as gay, Tyler left the Mormon church. In 2015, he came out with his solo album, Excommunication.
Tyler’s Family
Tyler was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 28, 1983, to parents Jill and Shields Glenn. His mother worked as a dental hygienist while his father was an insurance salesman. He has one older brother, Trent. Tyler’s upbringing was Mormon. He has ancestors from England, Wales, and Scotland. Tyler went to Westside High School and played football there. After graduating in 2002, he attended Brigham Young University intending to pursue a career in sports medicine but later switched his major to music.
Tyler’s Education
Although Tyler was born and raised in LDS household and attended an LDS seminary, he later lost his faith. He attends Brigham Young University, but is not currently enrolled.
Tyler’s Music Career
Tyler Glenn, the lead singer of the group Neon Trees, publicly came out as gay in a Rolling Stone article in 2014. After coming out, Tyler began to experiment with his solo music, and in 2016, he released his first solo album, Excommunication. In 2017, he released his second solo album, Transcendence. Tyler’s music is a mix of country and pop, and he is one of the few openly gay country music singers.
Tyler’s Early Music Influences
Though Tyler Glenn was born in Nebraska, he was raised a Mormon in Las Vegas, Nevada. While in high school, he played French horn in the school orchestra and was a member of the marching band. He grew up listening to country music (his dad’s favorite genre) and cites Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban as some of his early influences. He also listened to pop music growing up – artists like *NSYNC, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Hanson were all on constant rotation in his household.
Tyler’s First Album
Tyler’s first album, ‘Excommunication’, was released on October 21, 2016. It is a collection of twelve songs written by Tyler and produced by Grammy award winning producer Jay Joyce. ‘Excommunication’ is a very personal album for Tyler. It chronicles his journey of self-acceptance and explores his struggles with his faith and the Mormon church. The album has been described as “a brilliant work of art” by Entertainment Weekly and “a powerful debut” by Billboard.
Tyler’s Personal Life
Tyler Glenn is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the American rock band Neon Trees. He has also released two solo albums. Tyler came out as gay in 2014 and has been an outspoken advocate for the LGBT community.
Tyler’s Coming Out
For Tyler Glenn, the decision to come out was a long time coming.
“I think I always knew on some level that I was different,” he says. “But it wasn’t until my early twenties that I really started to realize that I was gay.”
Glenn, the lead singer of Neon Trees, made headlines in 2015 when he came out as gay in an open letter to Rolling Stone magazine. In the letter, he spoke about his struggles with his Mormon faith and how his sexuality caused him to question everything he had been taught.
“Coming out is never easy,” he says. “But for me, it was a liberation. It allowed me to finally be myself.”
Since coming out, Tyler has become an outspoken advocate for the LGBT community. He has been a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage and has even performed at Pride events around the world.
“I want people to know that they’re not alone,” he says. “That there’s a community of people who accept them for who they are.”
Tyler’s Engagement
Tyler Glenn, the lead singer of Neon Trees, has announced his engagement to boyfriend Kevin Dietz.
The 34-year-old rocker took to Instagram on Thursday to share the happy news with his fans, posting a series of photos from the couple’s engagement party.
“I’m so happy and proud to announce my engagement to my amazing fiancé Kevin Dietz,” Tyler wrote in the caption. “He’s kind, creative, handsome, and so smart.”
“I’m the luckiest man in the world to be marrying him,” Tyler continued. “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with him.”
Tyler also thanked his friends and family for their support, writing, “Thank you so much to our friends and family who have loved us and celebrated us throughout our relationship.”
“We are so excited for this next phase of our lives,” Tyler concluded. “Love Wins!”
This will be the first marriage for both Tyler and Kevin.
Tyler’s Activism
Tyler Glenn, the gay country music singer, is using his platform to speak out about the discrimination that the LGBTQ community still faces today. He is using his music to start conversations and he is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers. Tyler is an activist and he is using his voice to promote change.
Tyler’s Work with GLAAD
Since coming out in 2014, Tyler has been an active supporter of the LGBTQ community. He has worked with GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) as an artist ambassador, using his platform to help promote LGBTQ acceptance. He has also spoken out against Conversion Therapy, appearing in a PSA for the #BornPerfect campaign to end the harmful and discredited practice.
Tyler’s Work with The Trevor Project
As an openly gay man in the country music industry, Tyler Glenn has been a powerful advocate for the LGBTQ community. In 2012, he became a spokesperson for The Trevor Project, a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people.
“It’s easy for someone like me, who is white and male and relatively well-off, to forget how hard life can be for someone who doesn’t have those same privilege,” Tyler said in an interview with Billboard. “I want to use my platform to help those who don’t have as much of a voice.”
Tyler has been involved with several Trevor Project initiatives, including “Trevor Talk,” a series of short video segments in which he discusses LGBTQ issues with other celebrities. He has also been a part of the “It Gets Better” campaign, which encourages young LGBTQ people to stay strong in the face of bullying and discrimination.
“I’m so proud to be a part of The Trevor Project and to be able to help make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people,” Tyler said. “No one should have to feel alone or hopeless, and I’m passionate about doing whatever I can to make sure that everyone knows that it gets better.”
