The Authenticity Myth of Country Music
Contributor Josh Friedberg dissects the myth of authenticity in country music -- and takes us through a literature review of scholars and journalists hard at work to dispel it.
Adeem the Artist
Rainbow Ruckus 6/10: Adeem the Artist, Kate Nash, Ryan Cassata, and More!
This week's rainbow ruckus features star-crossed friendships, reconciliation, acceptance, and a fuck-you to TERFs.
Ram Ranch: The Legacy of Queercore in Country Music
Richard Marcus guides us through the history of queercore and its forgotten connections to country music
Reader's Choice: The Best Queer Country of 2024
Rainbow Rodeo readers pick their favorite queer country albums of the 2024.
Adeem the Artist -- Anniversary
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Late Bloomer: How Queer Country Supports My Queer Parenting
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I first started listening to Adeem the Artist (they/them/theirs) back in
Rainbow Ruckus 3/12: Adeem the Artist, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, The Kentucky Gentlemen & More!
Every week, Rainbow Rodeo brings you the best new queer country music! Listen to this playlist on Spotify! Thanks to Elliott for making a parallel list on Apple Music! Listen to the parallel list on Tidal. Missed a week? Thomas Inskeep is generously keeping an archive of all music featured