How many country singers are gay

Chely Wright was an absolute trailblazer when she revealed that she was gay in Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman revealed they were gay during a groundbreaking five-hour stretch in November Since then there have been relatively few comings out — instead, news of an artist's preference came organically, or as a footnote in a biography — until TJ Osborne did so on Wednesday Jan. That could be seen as a sign of progress, if it meant these artists were enjoying equal success on the radio or other platforms.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Country music has more than its share of talented queer stars! After the wife of country singer Jason Aldean made an ignorant post thanking her parents for not "forcing her" to be trans when she was a tomboy , other singers, like Maren Morris , clapped back, saying there's no room for homophobia and transphobia in country music and that those clinging onto it need to change or get out of the way. It's exhausting," Morris said of her message to Aldean.

They are not only changing the songs we listen to, but also the way we see each other. Lavender Country was widely praised as a pioneer, while Orville Peck , Brandy Clark , and Sarah Shook stood out for their unique styles. Users also mentioned Brandi Carlile , Wilma Burgess , Willi Carlisle , and k. lang , especially her Absolute Torch and Twang album.

Everyone from non-binary singer-songwriter Paisley Fields to trans artist Mya Byrne to Black queer twin duo The Kentucky Gentlemen have built up loyal followings, though without much mainstream recognition. For decades, queer artists have been paving the way for these acts, and now they are finally getting their flowers. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Lavender Country. Yet lyrically and thematically, this self-titled debut was revolutionary and is recognized as the first-ever queer country album.