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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 :
The Odd Birds
The Odd Birds are two of the least cool rock stars you'll ever meet (no really, we met doing musical theatre). They realized they shared a love of music and decided to make some together. They've been playing and singing their blend of Americana/country/folk-y music throughout California for over a decade and just finished a tour in Europe. The Odd Birds strength lies in their vocal harmonies - with Ron's rougher twang complementing Jennifer's sweeter voice, they bring out the best in each other. They play intimate music about healing broken hearts and repairing broken connections, with a focus on a sound that's real and accessible. They released their first EP Better Days in 2020 and now are excited to release their first full-length album Tremolo Heart.
