Where Y'ALL really means ALL
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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.
our folks
Featured Profile :
Bronwin Parks
With decades of experience in design and marketing, Bronwin Parks has built their career developing rockstar identities for emerging and established talent. As the Founder and Creative Director of the award-winning Feisty Creative, Bronwin pairs their comprehensive skills in design and marketing with a passion for creativity to develop an authentic, unique brand that matches the vision of their clients. Bronwin's intuitive and immersive approach to design for both online and physical space has set them apart as a leading figure in creative development as well as turning Feisty into an elite go-to agency for the music, film, television, and digital media industries. Bronwin’s reputation for talent and attention to detail has led them to work with all of Canada’s major music labels (including a tenure as Senior Designer for Universal Music Canada) and top Canadian talent such as Jann Arden, Serena Ryder, James Barker Band, Digging Roots, and Aysanabee. They have also worked closely with the Canadian Country Music Association, where in 2019 they were given the honour of redesigning the award statue for the CCMA Awards. In addition to design, Bronwin’s passion for diversity and equity throughout the entertainment industry has made them an outspoken and sought-after voice for positive change.
