The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson
The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.
July 1, 2024
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queer country music
How to Be Queer in Country Music: The Story of Mya Byrne
When Byrne came out as trans, the piece of her that was anxious went away, and life went from "blurry to technicolor." Finally, she was able to fully develop her songwriting.
September 28, 2022
Taylor Swift Sings Queer Anthem 'betty' at Country Music Awards
The folklore singer sang a subversive set at the Grand Ole Opry.
September 17, 2020
My Gay Banjo Gets Gayer With New 'Like Magic' Music Video
The band known for queering country music just released a new video celebrating the power of LGBT community.
September 20, 2016
Patrick Haggerty, Trailblazing Gay Country Star, Dies at 78
Rejected by country music for his queerness, Haggerty spent decades advocating for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ causes, and the civil rights of Black Americans.
November 1, 2022
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
The Best Queer Country Artists, From Amythyst Kiah to Trixie Mattel
LGBT country music artists are flourishing from Brooklyn to Birmingham.
May 25, 2018
A Queer Guide to Coachella 2019
The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know.
April 10, 2019
Elle King defends the LGBTQ+ community by rebuking her father Rob Schneider's homophobic beliefs (exclusive)
The country music star is standing by her queer brothers and sisters.
September 6, 2024
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
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
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
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
The (Many) Grammy Nominees Who Love the LGBTQ Community
Kacey Musgraves, Bad Bunny, and Ariana Grande show how an inclusive heart is part of success in the music industry.
February 10, 2019
Kacey Musgraves's 'Rainbow' Music Video Is an Ode to Queer Youth
The country star followed up her Grammys triumph with a moving tribute for LGBTQ fans.
February 11, 2019
Kacey Musgraves, 'Drag Race' Judge, Wins Album of the Year at Grammys
The country star is a vocal ally of the LGBTQ community.
February 10, 2019
Op-ed: Why Aren't More Gay Artists Performing at Pride?
Musician Eric Himan says too many Pride festivals are ditching gay artists for overpriced disco divas who don't necessarily give a hoot about LGBT history or culture.
May 2, 2013
This Country Daddy's New Video Is a Pure Celebration of Queer Identity
Out Canadian singer Drake Jensen's video for his song "Burn the Floor" celebrates gender, sexual identity, and kink like no other country music video out there.
May 15, 2020
Indigo Girls on Personal Best, Bowie & Telling LGBTQ Stories Via Song
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers chat with Inside With the Advocate about early queer influences, activism, and Ray's journey with gender identity.
May 18, 2020
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
