The truth is, I probably would be dead if I had become a star, because at that point I was so closeted and so afraid of people of finding out I was gay. There was no telling what would have happened. Shane McAnally afraidclosetdead Change image and share on social
The Nashville Network, that's all I would watch as a kid. Shane McAnally kidnashvillenetwork Change image and share on social
I'm a commercial-minded songwriter. I'm here to make a living and be on the radio. Shane McAnally commerciallivemake Change image and share on social
It only took me six months to get a record deal, but it took me 20 years to have a hit. Shane McAnally dealhitmonth Change image and share on social
When I stopped hiding who I am, I started writing hits. Shane McAnally hidehitstart Change image and share on social
Nashville is a boys' club of redneck conservative ideas. But they're ready to embrace gay people. I never felt for one second that someone was judging me. Some people are like, 'Oh, I love gay people' in that 'I have lots of black friends' kind of way. It's awkward, but you have to appreciate that they're trying. Shane McAnally awkwardblackboy share on social
I wake up every day thinking, 'I just can't do it anymore.' There's nothing left to say, and I'm completely dry. And then I get in the room with somebody and they say the right thing, and I'm on again. Shane McAnally anymorecompletelyday share on social