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.
Essays
The Comfort of Queer Country Rebellion
Priya Sridhar has some words of advice and a playlist of courage for getting through tough times
When Queer Country Meets Music Row
Editor Rachel Cholst examines Lily Rose and Angie K's approaches to defending their identity in country music
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
How We Talk to Each Other: Queer Country and Social Media
Reconsidering Reddit
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
Why We Can't Get Along
Mainstream country has a huge blind spot in its quest for American unity