Country Queer

Lifting up LGBTQ+ voices in country and Americana.

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Iggy Kay

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Queen of Country Music in 2025: The Legendary Performer Dolly Parton

Hailing from the small town of Sevierville, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains area, Dolly Rebecca Parton was born the fourth of 12 children on January 19, 1946.A hardworking and determined Capricorn (for you astrology buffs), she began performing and recording as a child, and upon graduation from high school, immediately moved to Nashville.During her […]

Gay Country Singer: 12 Picks To Rock Your Local Honkeytonk

The world may be changing, but no matter who you are, a cheatin’ heart or a Jolene somewhere is making somebody walk the line toward feelin’ so lonely they could cry.Just ask any Gay Country singer from among the 12 we’ve picked and you’ll see. Country music is about people, and that includes anyone with […]

The Evolution of Queer Country Festivals: What’s Next for 2025

Festivals have always been at the heart of country music — places where fans gather, artists connect, and new movements are born. For the queer country scene, festivals have been a lifeline, creating inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ fans and artists can celebrate their identities openly. In 2025, queer country festivals are thriving more than ever, […]

Queer Country Record Labels: Who’s Championing LGBTQ+ Artists

  Behind every great artist is a team helping to amplify their voice. In country music, independent record labels play a huge role in shaping the landscape, and for LGBTQ+ artists, they’re often the first to open doors. As the queer country movement continues to grow in 2025, it’s important to recognize the labels that […]

LGBTQ+ Country Festivals 2025: Where to Celebrate Queer Country Music

Festivals are more than concerts — they’re gatherings of culture, community, and belonging. For LGBTQ+ country fans, festivals are where love of twang and pride in identity meet under open skies. In 2025, queer country festivals are flourishing across the U.S. and abroad, offering safe, joyous spaces where diversity thrives and country music sounds better […]

Yes, There Are Gay Country Singers: The Artists Rewriting Nashville (2025)

Table of Contents Introduction A brief history of queer country Today’s leading artists How to support emerging voices FAQ: Are there any barriers left? Further listening Conclusion For anyone still asking, “are there any gay country singers?”—the answer is a resounding yes. Artists who live openly have been part of country’s story for decades, from […]