Country music trailblazer Chely Wright's journey from stage to boardroom executive
The first major country artist to come out is now using her voice to keep DEI at the heart of corporate America.
August 15, 2025
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This Nashville country singer is opening up about his sexuality and HIV status in new song 'Sin'
"I don't expect terrestrial country radio to pick me or play this song. It's not meant for them," says David Michael Hawkins. "The song is meant for queer people who hear themselves in the lyrics. It's meant for people, like me, who were raised on country music, who can finally relate to a song."
June 20, 2025
Orville Peck says his mother was ‘gagged’ by 'completely naked' Paper photo shoot
The country crooner opened up about the experience earlier this week at the Out100.
December 15, 2024
Chappell Roan rocks 'SNL' with lesbian country anthem debut
"All you country boys saying you know how to treat a woman right? Only a woman knows how to treat a woman right," Chappell Roan declared while performing her new song for the first time on Saturday Night Live.
November 4, 2024
Maren Morris comes out as bisexual in new post celebrating Pride Month
Welcome to the family!
June 9, 2024
Brian Falduto celebrates Pride in this letter to his beloved ‘School of Rock’ character
20 years later, the country music artist pays homage to his iconic out-and-proud little Billy Fancy Pants.
June 3, 2024
How Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter advances equality
The hit album is much more than simply a genre detour for the superstar.
April 10, 2024
Out country music personality Cody Alan on Beyoncé busting the genre’s barriers for other Black women
Beyoncé has already made history in the music industry, now she's the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country chart.
February 27, 2024
Shane McAnally could make history for the LGBTQ+ community at the Grammys
The acclaimed songwriter would be the first gay man to win Songwriter of the Year at the pretegious awards.
January 25, 2024
Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney has nothing against the community, but says he isn't trans
Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney has broken his silence in the public eye by addressing rumors claiming that he is transgender and transitioning.
January 6, 2024
Dolly Parton gifted a bejeweled guitar to Texas drag queen. Here's why
The Country music icon sent a bejeweled guitar to Austin-based drag performer Brigitte Bandit, marking a powerful gesture of allyship and recognition for the LGBTQ+ community.
January 3, 2024
Tracy Chapman Wins CMA Award for ‘Fast Car’ 35 Years After It Debuted
Chapman is the first Black woman to win song of the year.
November 11, 2023
Country Star Dixon Dallas Gets Rough With Steamy Queer Track ‘Something to Feel’
Following his viral sensation “Good Lookin’,” Dixon Dallas releases a new anthem of unapologetic queer, raunchy desire.
November 9, 2023
Brothers Osborne Triumph with Sixth CMA ‘Best Vocal Duo’ Win Amid Show of LGBTQ+ Solidarity
T.J. Osborne and boyfriend Abi Ventura shined on the CMA red carpet just before the Brothers Osborne secured another historic win.
November 9, 2023
Country Star Adam Mac Bows Out of Kentucky Festival After Homophobic Treatment
Local concerns over the artist’s sexuality spurred Adam Mac's withdrawal, sparking community reactions against discrimination.
September 22, 2023
Dixon Dallas Gets Candid on Rising Stardom, Handling Critics, and Sexuality
Unapologetic and unpredictable: Dixon Dallas opens up about his meteoric rise and shattering norms.
September 20, 2023
TJ Osborne Says He 'Doesn't Have Anything to Hide' on New Album
Brothers Osborne's upcoming self-titled record is their most personal yet.
September 8, 2023
Country Star Ty Herndon Marries Boyfriend in Tennessee Wedding
Congratulations to Herndon and Alex Schwartz!
August 28, 2023
Dixon Dallas Has Two New Catchy (and Gay) Country Songs Out
Regardless of whether he’s actually gay or not, his music about gay experiences is a perpetual earworm.
August 17, 2023
Dixon Dallas Talks About His Viral Gay Country Song That You Have to Hear to Believe
“Call him ‘Daddy’ while I holler man, that boy so damn good looking,” a portion of the lyrics go.
August 4, 2023
Tyler Childers' Gay Video Starring Colton Haynes and James Scully as Lovers Is Up for a Grammy
The video for "In Your Love" was released back in July.
July 29, 2023