Cory Wade: Educator // Musician // Model // Activist // Virgo  

In 2013, Cory Wade gained international recognition as the first openly gay male contestant on America's Next Top Model. Cory has since become a multi-hyphenate, building a career in fashion, live entertainment, music, and public speaking.

Onstage, Cory Wade is a force. A powerhouse vocalist with an otherworldly stage presence. He currently performs as the lead singer and emcee of Modern Love, a premier luxury event band under Hank Lane Music.

Cory has released records engineered and produced by London-based producer Alan Glass, whose work includes iconic records by Aretha Franklin and The Temptations. Cory's original song "Touch," which he produced himself, was featured in multiple episodes of the long-running daytime drama The Young and the Restless.

As a public speaker and educator Cory has toured the US leading discussions on diversity and inclusion at various colleges & universities. He also serves as an instructor for Linkedin Learning, teaching courses on workplace equity for brands and businesses .