Episode #50: Tommy Boi Interview: Gay Independent Singer/Songwriter

Before we get started today, I would like to Thank my Patreon Family for their support: Angelo N, Reva and Alan R, David S, Marianne M, Danielle N, Tara N, and The Golden Gays NYC. If you'd like to become a member of my extended family visit https://patreon.com/callmeadamnyc In this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam on the Broadway Podcast Network, I am chatting with gay singer/songwriter Tommy Boi, whose latest single "Blessing In Disguise" has just been released. We have a great time talking about making music, coming out, finding love and support, and so much more! For more on Tommy visit https://www.tommyboimusic.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify! Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) Outro Music Underscore by CueTique (https://bit.ly/31luGmT, Facebook: @CueTique) More on Tommy: Tommy Boi is a pop artist hailing from Sacramento, California. As a proud gay musician living in California, the night life in San Diego, Weho, and the Castro District has been a huge influence on both his pesonal style and musical career. Tommy Boi’s sound is reminiscent of pop icons like Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Nick Jonas, while he is heavily inspired by pop queens like Ariana Grande, Shania Twain, Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and Tove Lo. Tommy Boi started taking piano lessons and sang in his church at just 7 years old. At 19 years old, he auditioned for American Idol, after he was cut, Nicki Minaj gave him invaluable advice to never quit and to keep honing his craft. Tommy took this advice to heart and focused on writing more songs and learned how to record. At the age of 21, while attending a Christian university, Tommy fell in love for the first time. He wrote the single “Glue” about his first relationship and later that year came out to hi