Joy Oladokun Is Nashville’s Most Low-Key Musical Revolutionary
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Jon Freeman
April 28, 2023
Rolling Stone Country
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“I listen to the Backstreet Boys as much as I listen to Bob Dylan,” says the songwriter, who probes deep issues over a variety of pop sounds on her new album Proof of Life
Why queer country music? Because sometimes you love a culture that doesn’t love you back. And when everyone came to the first Gay Ole Opry in April of 2011 in all their country finery, we knew we weren’t alone. We do it because we love the music and want to build a community to support queer country musicians.
A playlist celebrating the outstanding Queer & BIPOC Country Music, Bluegrass, & Americana Storytellers who keep our boots breaking & our hearts aching.