''We actually have some gay people that work with us, and we have a lot of friends that are gay, too, and I know that this song has inspired them. I know that coming out was tough on their parents and on them and the whole entire family. For a long time, some of them didn't get to hear 'I love you' from their dads or be accepted in that way. ... It's helped a lot of our friends.

Rascal Flatts singer, Gary LeVox, speaking about their new song ''Love Who You Are," which might be interpreted by some of their fans as supportive of gay relationships. (CMT)