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Building the Queer Country Canon in Real Time

Building the Queer Country Canon in Real Time

Editor Rachel Cholst examines Ashleigh Flynn's new album Good Morning, Sunshine and the ways Lavender Country becomes enshrined in queer country canon
Rachel Cholst 11 Apr 2025
The Giver

The Giver

Chappell Roan gets the job done -- and tells the rest of the world what we already know about queer country, writes editor Rachel Cholst
Rachel Cholst 24 Mar 2025
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 14 Mar 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 06 Mar 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 20 Feb 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 12 Feb 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 17 Jan 2025

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