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Full Name: Boyd Tyrone Herndon
Birth Date: May 2nd, 1962 in Meridian, Missisippi, USA.
Residence: Highland Park, Texas, a suberb of Dallas
Pets:Ty has 2 Dogs
Parents: Father Boyd died in 1984 of a brain hemorrhage at age 40; mother Peggy
Sibling: Sister Alecia
Spouse: Renee married march 13th, 1993
Early Musical Influences: Sonny James, Connie Smith, Tammy Wynette, and his mother who along with her sisters Benny and Lilly, Performed as the Todd Sisters.
Other Musical Influences: Grandmother Myrtle Todd, who hosts a weekly gospel radio show in Ty's hometown. She encouraged him not to give up on his dreams.
Raised in Alabama, Ty developed his vocal ability singing southern gospel . Ty followed his dream to Nashville where he sang song demos and jingles and was a member of the Tennessee River Boys who were later to become Diamond Rio. Ty gained national attention as a Star Search finalist and then moved to Texas where he developed his ability to capture a crowd.
The past two years have been a whirlwind for Ty. Personal tragedy followed by personal triumph - a phenomenal comeback some speculated would never happen. Ty Herndon's convincing vocal ability, meaty songs and a blazing live stage show grip his audiences and have them screaming for more.
Ty stays home to watch: "Golden Girls", "Southpark", "Sopranos"
Person Ty most like to meet: Bonnie Raitt
A really great evening to Ty is: hanging out with my friends
The one thing Ty can't stand is: trouble makers
If Ty could change one thing about himself: I'm trying to be more motivated
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Instruments Played: Piano, Guitar
Band Name:"Ride The West"
Favorite Colors: Burgundy and Dark Green
Foods: Chicken and Dumplings Stu, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Sports Events: Football, Track and Field
Favourite Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Braves
Hobbies: Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Roller Coasters
Favourite Movie: Somewhere In Time
The worst time of Ty's life: Five weeks in rehab
If Ty learned one thing in life it's: learn from our mistakes, and get busy living, or get busy dying
Accomplishment Ty proudest of: Four and a half years of sobriety
Words that best describe Ty: Tolerance, and endurance
If Ty had a different career it would probably be: Psychiatrist
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