In a recent interview with People Magazine, the 60-year-old star revealed that he has come a long way from where he was a couple of years ago.
Herndon stated that he was arrested in Dallas at the age of 33 for indecent exposure. He explained that he used crystal meth for days before his arrest to deal with challenges in his life and work, his serious drug addiction and his homosexuality.
Speaking about the drug addiction, he said:
At the time of his arrest, the singer allegedly considered suicide because he believed it was the only way out of his situation. He states that he thought:
The What Mattered Most singer revealed that he had been in and out of rehab several times in the past 27 years. Ty Herndon has also relapsed three times and battled with crystal meth addiction for nearly 30 years.
Ty Herndon was introduced to crystal meth at the age of 20 and according to him, the first time he tried it, things took a drastic turn. He notes:
However, after a point, the drug became a “pandemic” for his world since it would give him terrible nightmares.
Ty Herndon was almost about to take his life
Ty Herndon’s difficulties escalated on New Year’s Eve, 2020, after he relapsed on crystal meth. Herndon recalls being in his flat with 27 Ambien tablets in his hand.
Herndon said that he didn’t take the drugs because his phone reached out to a friend - a phone call that Herndon claims he doesn’t remember making. He attributed the call to “angels” and soon returned to rehab, where he concentrated on healing.
He was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year.
Ty Herndon has had chart-topping successes such as It Must Be Love, Living in a Moment, and What Mattered Most. He released his debut album titled What Mattered Most in 1995. In 2004, Ty Herndon also became the first male solo country singer to come out as gay.
Jacob, Herndon’s new album will be released on July 15 and features songs such as the joyful and hopeful Til You Get There. He mentions that the album’s title is based on the biblical narrative of Jacob.
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