Shawna Virago Reflects on LGBTQ Country Music: ‘We’re Breaking the Mold and Keepers of the Flame’

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By
Joe Lynch
May 31, 2024
Billboard
Review

Shawna Virago's album 'Blood In Her Dreams' is a bold and empathetic exploration of anger, loneliness, and romance in LGBTQ country music, challenging traditional norms and paving the way for trans musicians in the industry.

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Shawna Virago A trans woman wearing sunglasses and a lace top plays a golden electric guitar against a backdrop of a colorful mural depicting stylized nature scenes.
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Lindsay Gauthier

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