A Queer Folk Music Revival
LGBTQ+ singer-songwriters and followers found inspiration at gathering after the Folk Alliance International conference, writes Alan Richard
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Your Queer Country Guide to SXSW 2026 (March 12 - 18, 2026)
Discover all that's new and amazing in queer country at this year's SXSW festival. It's not just about the who's who: it's also about the history-making new queer country label that's coming from OUTlaw Pride!
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?
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!