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Inner-Directed Country Music: Jake Blount, Riggings Evoke a Mid-Century Social Critique

Inner-Directed Country Music: Jake Blount, Riggings Evoke a Mid-Century Social Critique

In this week's column, editor Rachel Cholst explores an old sociological theory to explain why queer country is so compelling.
Rachel Cholst Mar 14, 2025
The Comfort of Queer Country Rebellion

The Comfort of Queer Country Rebellion

Priya Sridhar has some words of advice and a playlist of courage for getting through tough times
psridhar Mar 6, 2025
When Queer Country Meets Music Row

When Queer Country Meets Music Row

Editor Rachel Cholst examines Lily Rose and Angie K's approaches to defending their identity in country music
Rachel Cholst Feb 20, 2025
Beyoncé’s Country Grammy Wins and Notes for the Future

Beyoncé’s Country Grammy Wins and Notes for the Future

Josh Friedberg celebrates Beyoncé’s win while taking music industry institutions to task for their hypocritical embrace
Josh Friedberg Feb 12, 2025
How We Talk to Each Other: Queer Country and Social Media

How We Talk to Each Other: Queer Country and Social Media

Reconsidering Reddit
Rachel Cholst Jan 17, 2025
Stay With Us: Trans Day of Remembrance

Stay With Us: Trans Day of Remembrance

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the strength of those who came before us -- as well as their joy and resilience
Rachel Cholst Nov 20, 2024
Why We Can't Get Along

Why We Can't Get Along

Mainstream country has a huge blind spot in its quest for American unity
Rachel Cholst Nov 6, 2024

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