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"It’s more important than ever that Nashville come together to send a strong message," Herndon says.

Country has seen some big talent come in small packages over the last several decades.

Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman made headlines in November 2014 by revealing they were gay within hours of each other ... but they weren't the first country artists to make such an announcement.

When Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman both came out on the same day in November of 2014, it marked what seemed like a turning point for equality in country music.

Billy Gilman and Kelly Clarkson performed "It's Quiet Uptown" from the musical 'Hamilton' on 'The Voice' Season 11 finale.

Billy Gilman is the Season 11 runner-up of The Voice. The former child star placed second during the finale on Tuesday night (Dec. 13)

Billy Gilman, Christian Cuevas, Ali Caldwell, Courtney Harrell and Sa'Rayah performed Ike and Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" during 'The Voice' Season 11 finale.

During The Voice season finale, Billy Gilman showcased his pop style with his new single "Because of Me." The song was scheduled to be a Maroon 5 song but coach Adam Levine held back to offer it to his Season 11 contestant.

Billy Gilman and Adam Levine took the stage together during the 'The Voice' Season 11 finale on Monday night (Dec. 12) to perform the Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love."

Billy Gilman debuted a brand-new original song, "Because of Me," and its accompanying music video as part of 'The Voice' Season 11 finale.

Billy Gilman’s “My Way” was an emotional, powerful start to The Voice season finale. The former country singer set the bar high with a ranging, cathartic and almost angry version of Frank Sinatra’s most famous song.

Country music was well represented on The Voice Tuesday night (Nov. 6). Billy Gilman and Sundance Head both moved on to the finals in the results show that aired on Tuesday.