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The first few seasons of Nashville found Lexington suppressing his sexuality, creating a personality as what Carmack calls a "lady-slaying, party cowboy," always hoping that he would find a way to quiet what he considered his inner demons. For so long, Will Lexington was more of himself onstage than anywhere else.

— drama, formerly closeted gay country musician Will Lexington (Chris Carmack) nearly died of heart failure. Carmack also takes his role as a new father very seriously: The year-old is a proud dad to a 4-month-old baby girl, and engaged to the baby's mother, Erin Slaver.

He is known for his roles in three popular television shows—the teen drama series The O.C. (–) as Luke Ward, the country music drama Nashville as Will Lexington (–), and the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (–present) as Dr. Atticus Lincoln. The actor admits that he is especially grateful that the TV show was picked up by CMT , after ABC canceled the series , so that he could continue to explore more of his character's challenges.

Carmack says that he is honored to portray a character whose journey and struggles mirrors what some people deal with in their own lives. And, now that Nashville is continuing, Carmack is happy to continue working with his fellow castmember, who have become among his closest friends.

Somebody came up to me at the mall the other day and said that his daughter was gay and the storyline had meant so much to her and her community. After she attempts to commit suicide he agrees to grant her a divorce but they remain close friends afterwards. Gayle Thompson Published: January 5, Categories: Country Music News , Exclusives.

His queer following began with his turn as gay country singer Will Lexington on ABC's country musical drama Nashville. Chris Carmack will return to Season 5 of Nashville as Will Lexington, the openly gay country singer who has faced personal and professional challenges while both trying to find a place for himself in country music and struggling to accept his sexuality.

On the sixth and final season of Nashville ’s operatic — or would that be Opry-atic? Carmack's performance has sparked discussion about LGBT inclusivity in. While filming a reality TV show Will unknowingly confesses that he is gay to Layla while the cameras are rolling.

So while he hopes to continue to pursue his own musical career -- he released an EP, Pieces of You , in -- Carmack's priorities have shifted.