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Of Cowboys and Mastodons

November 18, 2022

Hi, y'all! Quiet week, huh? Nothing particular happening on the Internet or in the world. Indeed, you may even have forgotten that the Grammys were...

Ariel Bui Celebrates Self-Discovery

November 11, 2022

##Sweetheart of the Rodeo ##Album Releases Here are all of the queer country album releases this month! Let me know if I should add something to the list!...

Remembering Our Queer Country Elders

November 6, 2022

Hello out there, cowpokes.

One Year Later: Country Queer

October 21, 2022

About a year ago today, the founding staff of Country Queer publicly resigned. A year later, Country Queer and Dale Geist in particular have not addressed...

Michelle Malone Brushes Ego Aside in New Album, 1977

September 30, 2022

Hi, cowpokes! I'm going to keep this intro short and sweet because I've been laid low by COVID! Last time, I wrote about the links between queer country...

Queer Country and The Trans Liberation Movement Share a Spark

September 16, 2022

Hoo, boy! What a week! What a time! I'm insanely jealous of everyone at Americanafest, but do remember that there is a Queer Country Roots showcase tomorrow...

New Orleans is a Queer Country Town, Says Ever More Nest

September 2, 2022

As expected, Nashville had nothing to say about Brittany Aldean's transphobic comments, though Jason Aldean was just dropped by his publicist. They said it...

A quick correction

August 29, 2022

I misread some of Mya Byrne's Tweets about trans representation at Americanfest! Adeem the Artist, who is nonbinary, will be playing at American Aquarium's...

Trans Rights Has Entered the Chat

August 29, 2022

Hi, all, If you do not follow mainstream country music stars, obsessively check their social media, or spend an unhealthy amount of time on country music...

What's In a Name?

August 19, 2022

Howdy, cowpokes! Before we get any further, I want to remind you that I will be selling copies of Rainbow Rodeo in person at Flamecon in NYC this weekend! I...

Wallowin' With Shawn Williams, Good News in Jacksonville

I know I've been using this space to kvetch a lot lately so here's some good news! There are a lot of amazing queer country concerts and parties coming up...

Semler's Johnny Cash Moment

Before we get into the meaty part of this issue, I just want to make a note about country music media. It's a bit meta, I know, but where you get your news...

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrate International Non-Binary Day With EVVAN

The powers that be have informed me it's International Non-Binary Day! I got top surgery and would identify as butch if given the choice, but I still use...

Expanding the Queer Country Empire

Hi, cowpokes! Are you keeping cool? In New York, it seems like the first hot day of the year always falls on Pride. It’s homophobic, honestly – everyone is...

Happy Pride, y'all!!! I know things are scary out there -- I'm starting to feel scared -- but I hope everyone can take time to celebrate queer joy and...

Hi, cowpokes! It's the most rainbow-ful time of year...for better or worse! And since this is a newsletter I'm writing, we're going to focus a little on the...

New Podcast! New Doc! New Sirius XM Channel!

Hi, cowpokes! I have THREE quick and exciting announcements for you! 1) I have just launched the NEW monthly Rainbow Rodeo podcast! You can get it everywhere...

Mining for Country Gold

Hi, there, cowpokes! June is around the corner and I was invited to participate in some very exciting things! Can't wait to tell you about it but until then...

Mega Super Duper Roundup

Hi, cowpokes! I am back in the saddle after recovering from top surgery! I've had an essay rattling around in my brain about my gender identity and country...

Queer Country at the Grammys

Here’s the short version: we killed it. I did not watch the ceremonies, but here’s a (limited!) recap: Allison Russell performed “Nightflyer” at the now-...

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