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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Op-ed: Growing Up Gay in the South Doesn't Have to Be Horrible
Hailing from South Carolina, GLAAD executive Zeke Stokes couldn't reconcile his childhood dreams of country music stardom with the fact that he was gay.
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Brandy Clark Reclaims Her Power in ‘Dear Insecurity’ Video
Out country singer-songwriter Brandy Clark’s new video features Brandi Carlile on vocals and a story of various people standing up to self-doubt.
October 11, 2023
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
An LGBT Earthquake Is Happening in Country Music
There’s an earthquake happening in the music genre that has long kept many of us at a lasso-length’s distance.
March 18, 2015
Brandy Clark, Kelly Clarkson Perform ‘Dear Insecurity’ With Stunning Harmonies
Following a performance of out musician Brandy Clark’s duet on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson called her “the greatest songwriter of our generation.”
December 5, 2023
Hall of Fame Part One
Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.
March 14, 2012
19 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in August 2025 — and where to watch them
Platonic, Honey Don’t!, Wednesday, Eyes of Wakanda, and more are headed to your screen this month.
July 31, 2025
Crown Jewel
Genre-bending Jewel's concerts bring together gays, bikers, and conservatives, but her something-for-everyone persona doesn't keep her from having opinions on gay marriage, Sarah Palin, and Lady GaGa.
May 13, 2009
Holiday Gifts for the Entertainer
What better way to spend the holidays than cuddled up with the remote control, the reading lamp, and your favorite elf?
November 23, 2012
The Daily Wire Allegedly Didn't Tell LGBTQ Actors They Were Signing Onto an Anti-Trans Film
The Nashville production is now set to face protests by student activist groups.
June 28, 2023
Queer Music Thrived at Nashville's Love Rising LGBTQ+ Benefit Concert
The star-studded event saw acts like Allison Russell, Maren Morris, Brittany Howard, and more raise over $400,000 for Tennessee LGBTQ+ groups.
March 21, 2023
21 Artists Performing at Nashville's LGBTQ+ Rights Concert 'Love Rising'
Some of music's biggest acts are taking a stand against anti-trans and anti-drag bills that have recently been signed into law by the state's Republican governor.
March 19, 2023
The New Nashville Took a Stand Against Mike Huckabee's Hate
The country music industry is turning against homophobia, writes Joey Amato.
March 5, 2018
Country Music Star Ty Herndon Comes Out as Gay
“Today I get to tell the world that I’m an out, proud, and happy gay man,” says Ty Herndon.
November 20, 2014
Leslie Jordan Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut in Electric Blue and Fringe
Jordan's performance of songs off his gospel album at the storied country music hall is now available to watch.
May 28, 2021
Garth Brooks Refuses to Boycott Bud Light at His Nashville Bar
The country music star said his bar will "serve every kind of beer."
June 12, 2023