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Garth Brooks Responds to Bud Light Backlash With a Message of Inclusiveness

“Everybody’s got their opinions. But inclusiveness is always going to be me,” the country music star said.

Garth Brooks Refuses to Boycott Bud Light at His Nashville Bar

The country music star said his bar will "serve every kind of beer."

Lil Nas X Makes Gay History With CMA Nomination

The "Old Town Road" singer is the first out gay man to be recognized by the Country Music Awards.

Bristol Palin Lambastes Elton John and Other 'Sissies' Who Won't Perform for Trump

John and others think it's "not cool" to be associated with conservatives, Palin writes on her blog.

Mandisa voted off 'American Idol'

In a surprise, soul singer Mandisa--also known as Man-"diva"--was voted off American Idol on Wednesday, proving that even judges' favorites aren't safe in the tense sing-off. The singer had become the target of controversy among gay viewers after she made a reference to "lifestyle" in her introduction to a gospel song last week.

Meet Brett Jones, a Gay Navy SEAL

Brett Jones discusses the secrecy involved in being a gay Navy SEAL under 'don't ask, don't tell' and the surprising community of support he discovered in the military.

Lil Nas X Becomes First Out Gay Man to Win at CMAs

It's for a song Billboard wouldn't list on country charts, but it now has been recognized as the country music event of the year.

Op-ed: Do LGBTQ Marches Still Matter?

Once the ultimate display of protest, marches may already have been replaced by digital revolutions.

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Kenny Rogers tries to scare up sales for his new CD by coaching on AI and just scares America in the process

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We got a hot one tonight

Week 2 of Advocate contributor Dave White's American Idol recap: Mandisa's arm fat, Taylor's toboggan, Kellie meets calamari, and bye bye Brenna

Why I'm Proud to Be a Hollywood 'Sissy'

Sorry, Bristol Palin. The choice by entertainers not to perform at the inauguration is nothing if not courageous.

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.

What Gave Birth to Trump

This trans woman in a red state understands the anger of Trump supporters and says it's anything but black and white.

Op-ed: 6 Lessons a Straight Couple Learned From Owning a Gay Bar

The owners of Flaming Saddles, a gay country-western bar opening a new location in West Hollywood, share a few life lessons learned from their queer patrons.

JOE BIDEN, KAMALA HARRIS SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT AND V.P.

Biden delivered an inaugural address calling for unity.

Idol Gives Back Nobody

This week you're asked to donate what you can to end poverty. And if you're one of Ellen DeGeneres's friends, then you had especially better pony up the cash. There's also some singing...

The best revenge

After a life of struggle, doubt, and abuse, Janis Ian comes out on top with a new album, a world tour, and a thriving writing career and Melissa Etheridge does the amazing interview

The List: They're Country and Pro-Gay

Find out which country performers have publicly expressed their support for LGBT issues.

26 of the Best LGBTQ Novels We Discovered This Year

They had us discovering queer romance in Israel, Greenland, France, and our own backyards.