Melissa Etheridge on how 'my queerness protected me' in a music scene unforgiving to women
While it hasn't been easy, being queer has given Melissa Etheridge a unique perspective on the music industry.
March 10 2024 5:48 PM
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Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge Has Always Written 'Genderless' Music — Here's Why
The iconic singer talks about her new album, One Way Out.Â
September 21 2021 9:37 AM
Melissa Etheridge Pays Homage to Lesbian Bars in 'Cool as You Try'
Her latest single celebrates the beleaguered community spaces.
September 07 2021 12:49 AM
Melissa Etheridge Returns to Form With Retro Rock Single 'One Way Out'
The song is the first single off of her upcoming album of previously unreleased tracks from the '80s and '90s.
May 25 2021 2:33 PM
Beckett Cypher, Son of Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher, Dead at 21
The music icon says she lost her son to "opioid addiction."Â
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May 13 2020 2:47 PM
Melissa Etheridge & Daughter Perform Moving Rendition of 'Fix You'
Etheridge and daughter Bailey Cypheridge trade off on verses and instruments for an electrifying performance.Â
April 21 2020 2:40 PM
Melissa Etheridge Praises Kelly Clarkson's Cover of Her Lesbian Anthem
Clarkson crushed a version of Etheridge's "I'm the Only One" in the "Kellyoke" segment of her talk show.Â
February 25 2020 8:47 AM
Melissa Etheridge on Weed, Women, and the End of Trump
The lesbian icon talks to The Advocate about her upcoming performance at WorldPride and much, much more.
May 30 2019 3:32 AM
Brandi Carlile & Melissa Etheridge Share Praise in Twitter Love Fest
The trailblazing lesbian musicians enjoyed a sweet Twitter exchange following Carlile's Grammy wins and stunning performance.Â
February 12 2019 3:03 PM
Caitlyn Jenner Loses Malibu Home in Woolsey Fire
The California wildfire has forced other celebrities, including Alyssa Milano, Lady Gaga, and Melissa Etheridge, to evacuate.Â
November 09 2018 3:00 PM
Adam Lambert and Melissa Etheridge Tear Up 'I'm the Only One' at GLAAD
Lambert was the perfect addition to Etheridge's lesbian anthem.Â
May 07 2018 8:21 PM
The Voice's Molly Stevens Apologizes for Calling Kelly Clarkson 'Small-Minded'
Stevens took umbrage at Clarkson favorably comparing her to lesbian singers Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls while also omitting a comparison to Patty Griffin.
March 28 2018 6:37 PM
Melissa Etheridge and Gay Men's Chorus Rock Women's March
"Change starts right here with yourself," Etheridge said before launching into "Uprising of Love."
January 20 2018 3:27 PM
Melissa Etheridge's 'Pulse' Is an Anthem for Our Sorrow
The legendary out singer initially wrote a song about Orlando to make herself less scared and angry. But putting it out into the world "feels like holding someone's hand."
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June 16 2016 7:14 AM
Why Melissa Etheridge Spurned Brad Pitt's Sperm
One reason the rock 'n' roller didn't choose the actor, she says, is that he had no prior experience being a dad.
March 28 2016 2:04 PM
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WATCH: Melissa Etheridge Debuts Song to Help Gay Russians
Melissa Etheridge marked the launch of Uprising of Love, a new social movement dedicated to supporting LGBT Russians, with a new song.
December 12 2013 6:08 PM