Posts by Will Groff:

Brandi Carlile: ‘In These Silent Days’ Album Review

by Will Groff, Staff Writer It’s been a busy three years for singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile since she released her last album, the mid-career breakthrough By the Way, I Forgive You. Here are just a few of her numerous and varied accomplishments: She swept the Americana categories at the 2019 Grammys before delivering an earth-shattering, moment-defining […]

Ginger Minj On ‘Double Wide Diva,’ Her First Country Album: ‘Even the Gays Love Garth’

by Will Groff, Staff Writer Ginger Minj has always been country. The Central Florida native, who grew up listening to country compilation records and cites Dolly Parton and Wynonna Judd as major stylistic influences, came up through the Southern drag pageant circuit before making her way to RuPaul’s Drag Race. Following memorable appearances on Drag […]

Brooke Eden Lives Her Truth

The out-and-proud country musician talks coming out, her “sunshine and rainbows” era, and the new pop remix of “Got No Choice.”

Lafemmebear Tears Down Walls With Her Reba Remix

The musician, producer, and sound engineer talks her recent Reba remix and the importance of Black and queer representation in the country industry.

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Tequila Does’ Remix Video: This is Allyship?

By Will Groff, Staff Writer First, let me say this: I am a huge Miranda Lambert fan. I think she’s one of the most consistently brilliant songwriters working in any genre, and several of her albums rank among the best of the last fifteen-plus years. That said, I have some issues with her new video.  […]

Country Queers of the Mountain West

There’s a reason the Mountain States are sometimes affectionately called “cowboy country.” The region, is frequently featured in Western movies for obvious reasons…