Queer Country Forever: Episode 3
Our editor Rachel Cholst guides you through the best of queer country past, present, and future in our monthly podcast series Queer Country Forever.
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It's All Drag If You Know What to Look For
Our weekly recap features country drag, Aubory Bugg's new album, an interview with Maddie Zahm, a response to "shut up and sing" -- and artist resources, and queer country events around the world!
INTERVIEW: The Ratskin Family Band Celebrate Drag Everywhere You Look
The Ratskin Family Band are the world's first all-drag country band -- but they're just doing what every mainstream country singer has always done, they explain in our interview.
Your Queer Country Guide to Americanafest 2026
If you're heading to Music City for Americanafest, we heroically highlighted all the best queer happenings to make your week more fabulous
Aubory Bugg -- i think i had something once
On their debut album, Aubory Bugg explores nostalgia at the tender age of 21 on i think i had something once. Steve Roberts notes that it's a promising debut, and a showcase for Bugg's crystalline voice.
INTERVIEW: Maddie Zahm Invites You to Mr Rogers' World
Maddie Zahm was born to sing -- and in her upcoming album she's reconciled her past as a youth faith leader with her LGBTQIA+ identity. Also, she would love your sweet treats.
Rainbow Ruckus 9/15: Denitia, Nathan Evans Fox, Maddie Zahm, and More!
This week's Rainbow Ruckus features Texas angels, acidic breakup songs, Flock-destroying folk heroes, eternal love, and wandering natural elementals.
Ruthie Foster -- Just Say Yes
Josh Friedberg asks listeners to Just Say Yes to Ruthie Foster's joyful voice and lyrics in her latest album.
The Janet Jackson Incident (Not The One You're Thinking Of)
Our weekly recap features some cringe adolescent memories, a review of Sad Daddy, an interview with Willi Carlisle, artist resources, and queer country events around the world!
Editor's Picks 9/11: Josaleigh Pollett, Stephanie Smittle, Pearl Does Country
Every week, Rainbow Rodeo editor Rachel Cholst picks the three best queer country albums of the week. This week features telepathic soundscapes, Southern chamber pop, and trans-atlantic country.
Sad Daddy -- Ozark Shine
With Ozark Shine, Sad Daddy both preserves and progresses roots music, inviting you into their cabin for a casual gig, writes Steve Roberts
INTERVIEW: Willi Carlisle Invites Us To His Big, Weird, Work Party
Ahead of his weird work party The Universal Bubba (produced by Tyler Childers), Willi Carlisle talks queer country, his approach to the upcoming album, live music, and puppets...lots of puppets.
Sera Cahoone - I've Missed You All These Years
Bee Delores pans for gold -- and finds lots of it -- in Sera Cahoone's resliient collection of songs eight years in the making: I've Missed You All These Years.