WATCH THIS: Julie Nolen Bids Farewell on "I Don't Miss You"

Julie Nolen proves why she's the majordomo of Austin queer country on "I Don't Miss You." The deliciously acidic kiss-off song showcases Nolen's born-for-honky-tonk voice and wickedly sharp pen. The music video, which you can watch below, brings home a uniquely queer experience.

Inspired by a run-in with an ex at a bar, the video leans all the way into the chaos, tension, and undeniable humor of queer heartbreak in the wild. It’s a little bit confrontational, a little bit cathartic, and very self-aware. Or, as Nolen puts it: “You know you’re super gay when you write a song about running into your ex at a bar…and then release the video during Pride Month.”

“I Don’t Miss You” has always balanced heartbreak with bite, but the visual brings that story to life with a wink. It lives in that all-too-familiar moment of I know that you know that I know that you saw me at the bar – where closure is nonexistent, but eye contact says everything.

“Sometimes you don’t get to say what you want to someone’s face,” Nolen says. “So you write a song, make a video, and put it out during Pride. That’ll do it.”

Produced by acclaimed Texas rocker Jonathan Tyler (Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, Nikki Lane, Desure), the track pairs Nolen’s signature grit and melodic strength with a polished yet punchy sound that lingers long after last call.

Known for her fiery live shows and razor-sharp lyricism, Nolen continues to carve out space for queer voices in country and Americana. As the founder of OUTlaw Pride Festival—the first queer country music festival in Texas—she remained a driving force for LGBTQIA+ visibility in the genre.

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