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Lavender Country broke barriers with their 1973 studio album. While it went under the radar at the time, it has been reassessed as one of the most important Americana LGBTQ+ albums of all time. It set the stage for what we see today – artists like Brandi Carlile, Joy Oladokun, and Adeem the Artist soaring and causing cracks in the pink ceiling.
Many other artists are making noise of their own – from multi-instrumentalist Jake Blount to singer-songwriter Mya Byrne and folklorist Jessye DeSilva. Artists are making art and thriving on their own terms – with many finding recognition, including Allison Russell, who recently earned several nominations for the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards.
For all the headway, there has been little improvement in mainstream recognition. That’s where Country Everywhere and Rainbow Rodeo and others come into the picture. Here, you can find resources to discover new, fresh talent in our Directory, as well as News & Events and other essential information. With a focus on LGBTQ+ talent, we uplift queer voices and hope you’ll join us in pushing the boundaries even further.
Country music is three chords and the truth after all, and we deserve to have our stories heard, too.
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Featured Profile :
Michelle Brooke
Blending a Detroit born and bred history in soul with a love of southern roots, Michelle Brooke is dynamic and powerhouse performer, vocalist and songwriter. Currently based in Nashville, Michelle has been featured on some of Nashville's most prestigious stages, such as the Cannery Ballroom and The Ryman. NPR's Ann Powers described her as "a voice to be discovered." The debut EP "Let the Light in," recorded at Sputnik Sound with Grammy Award winning producer Mitch Dane, has been featured in American Songwriter, Billboard, and most recently received critical acclaim on Grammy.com
