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INTERVIEW: Joel Brogon Doesn't Shy Away From Who He Is

INTERVIEW: Joel Brogon Doesn't Shy Away From Who He Is

Hailing from South Texas, Joel Brogon brings a fresh voice to Americana. His musical journey is deeply influenced by a rich tapestry of genres, drawing inspiration from classic singer-songwriters, folk sounds of the ’70s, and traditional ’90s country music. At the heart of Brogon’s artistry lies a profound commitment

OPINION: Are Cowboys Really Frequently Fond of Each Other?

OPINION: Are Cowboys Really Frequently Fond of Each Other?

Are cowboys really frequently secretly fond of each other? Although it might sound just like a funny little song at first, Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other reinforces several outdated misconceptions about gender and sexuality if you take a closer listen. Regarded as the “gay country song” by

Lavender Prairie Creates Queer Country Paradise in Chicago

Lavender Prairie Creates Queer Country Paradise in Chicago

Chicago is the birthplace of country music as we know it today, so it’s only fitting that it will host the first (to my knowledge) three-day festival of queer country music on September 13 – 15. Organizers Alexis Stein, of Chicago’s The Queer Social Club and Swappin’ Boots queer

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fimone Dukes It Out With Her Past on "Will"

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fimone Dukes It Out With Her Past on "Will"

Born from a lightning bolt in rural Minnesota, Fimone began crafting original music at 16, guided by their first Fender. Overcoming small-town challenges and struggles with addiction, she forged a unique sound in Nashville, blending country, blues, and rock. With her new video, “Will,” Fimone dukes it out with herself,

INTERVIEW: Jett Holden Writes Healing Songs For All Of Us

INTERVIEW: Jett Holden Writes Healing Songs For All Of Us

Jett Holden is the country star you need to pay attention to. Holden’s distinctive voice and impassioned performance is genuinely goosebump-inducing, and if that wasn’t enough, he’s about to help make history. Holden’s upcoming album The Phoenix (October 4th) is the first album on the Black

Jared Deck -- Head Above Water

Jared Deck -- Head Above Water

Jared Deck’s third album, Head Above Water, transforms the rich vocals and sharp social commentary of his sophomore album into a battle cry befitting a wily but beleaguered leader. This reflects his own journey from a factory worker displaced by globalization to a community organizer to an Oklahoma State

INTERVIEW: Sam Gleaves Finds Beauty in HONEST

INTERVIEW: Sam Gleaves Finds Beauty in HONEST

Sam Gleaves is truly a queer country treasure. His 2015 album Ain’t We Brothers is as raw and emotional as the day it came out, an ode to queer life in Appalachia when such voices on the national stage were all too rare. Gleaves is a consummate banjo player