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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.

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.

Taylor Swift Sings Queer Anthem 'betty' at Country Music Awards

The folklore singer sang a subversive set at the Grand Ole Opry.

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. 

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.

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.

The Best Queer Country Artists, From Amythyst Kiah to Trixie Mattel

LGBT country music artists are flourishing from Brooklyn to Birmingham.

A Queer Guide to Coachella 2019

The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kacey Musgraves, 'Drag Race' Judge, Wins Album of the Year at Grammys

The country star is a vocal ally of the LGBTQ community.

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. 

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. 

Make Pop Music Gay Again

What happened to the queer anthems of the early 2010s?

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.

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.

Two Years After Trump Praise, Shania Twain Duets With Orville Peck

The pop/country icon collaborated with the gay country singer, who declines to show his face in public.