Queer Country

Queer country is a genre that subverts traditional country music's heteronormative roots, blending twangy guitars, pedal steel, and heartfelt storytelling with a decidedly LGBTQ+ perspective. Emerging in the 2010s, queer country draws from the outlaw country movement and alt-country's experimental spirit, with artists incorporating elements of punk, rock, and Americana. Characterized by unapologetic lyrics, soaring vocals, and a mix of rustic and polished production, queer country celebrates diversity and challenges the genre's conservative norms. With its inclusive, unbridled energy, queer country has become a beacon for marginalized voices, offering a fresh, exciting alternative to mainstream country's often homogeneous soundscapes.

Latest Queer Country Release
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Still + Bright
Album - 12 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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Amy Ray
Amythyst Kiah
Billy Gilman
Brandy Clark
Chely Wright
Chris Housman
Girlyman
Hurray For The Riff Raff
Jared Tyler
Kristen Hall
Liv Greene
Loamlands
Mary Gauthier
Mount Moriah
Mya Byrne
Orville Peck
Paisley Fields
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
Shelly Fairchild
Trixie Mattel
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Orville Peck
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Hurray For The Riff Raff
Trixie Mattel
Brandy Clark
Amythyst Kiah
Mary Gauthier
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
Chely Wright
Billy Gilman
Amy Ray
Chris Housman
Shelly Fairchild
Girlyman
Mount Moriah
Liv Greene
Paisley Fields
Mya Byrne
Loamlands
Jared Tyler
Kristen Hall