One Year Later: The State of Queer Country Music in Trump 2.0
It's been just over one year since Trump has taken office: as we all negotiate American identity, how have queer country artists fared in the new, oppressive regime?
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Live in New York---It's Rainbow Rodeo!
Rainbow Rodeo Live is BACK at New York's cradle of queer country music, Branded Saloon. Country queen out with Christian Rutledge, Emily Frembgen, Jackfruit, and Robert Bock on March 7th!
The 2025 Rainbow Rodeo Reader's Survey
Before we hurtle into 2026 proper, let's take a moment to look at our readers' favorite albums from 2025 -- plus their top queer country moments and hopes for 2026.
Your Unofficial Queer Country Guide to the 2026 Folk Alliance International Conference
If you're lucky enough to be in New Orleans for Folk Alliance International, you're lucky enough to be surrounded by queer country music! Read our guide of queer country artists to check out this weekend!
Critics' Choice: The Best Queer Country of 2025
The Rainbow Rodeo staff shares their favorite queer country moments of 2025 -- and our top three queer country albums of the year!
Rainbow Rodeo Gift Guide 2025
Get something for everyone in your polycule ranch from our 2026 holiday gift guide!
READ A BOOK: The Hours are Long But the Pay is Low
Editor Rachel Cholst reviews The Hours Are Long But the Pay is Low, the memoir of Bloodshot Records co-founder Rob Miller. Miller impresses on us a devotion to authenticity, independence, and community.