2025 Concert for Love & Acceptance Announced
Ty Herndon’s Concert for Love & Acceptance Returns for 10th Anniversary
Written by Amanda Tempel
A decade of music, advocacy, and inclusion will be celebrated as Ty Herndon and GLAAD present the 10th Annual Concert for Love & Acceptance on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Category 10 (formerly the Wildhorse Saloon) in downtown Nashville. This milestone event kicks off CMA Fest week with a powerful message of unity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Herndon, who founded the event in 2015, reflects on its growth and impact:
“So much has changed since we put the first Concert For Love & Acceptance together... We only ask one thing of people—leave your differences at the door and come together for a night of music, love, and acceptance.”
First Round of Performers Announced
This year’s celebration features an exciting first wave of performers, including:
Dasha – rising pop-country star
David Archuleta
Brooke Eden
Lindsay Ell
Sam Williams
Additional artists and surprise guests will be announced in the weeks leading up to the show.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Foundation for Love & Acceptance, launched by Herndon to support LGBTQ+ youth and adults, along with programs focused on mental health, addiction recovery, and trauma support. What started as a bold step toward visibility has grown into a cornerstone event during CMA Fest week.
Over the past decade, the concert has featured appearances from Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, Chris Daughtry, Mickey Guyton, Brothers Osborne, and many more.
Event Details & Tickets
Category 10 (formerly Wildhorse Saloon), Nashville, TN
Monday, June 2, 2025
7:30 PM Showtime
Stay tuned for additional announcements and join the celebration by following @TyHerndonOfficial and @GLAAD on social media.
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