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First Person

I Hated Country Music Until I Met Lena

“Who was this country-music-loving New Englander? I both hated and loved that she seemed to be playing this garbage as if to impress me.”

By Cassie Pruyn| January 9, 2018 | 17 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: How About Some Queer Country Music and Other Stories for Your One Wild and Precious Life

There’s an Alice B Toklas at the end of this roundup, Trump’s military ban will cost nearly a billion dollars, a lovely Latinx artist you can support this very day, a cat dictionary you didn’t know about, and so much more!

By Laneia| August 10, 2017 | 41 Comments
Music

Well Beyoncé and The Dixie Chicks Were Fucking Great at the CMAs

Hey, did you watch the 50th Anniversary of the Country Music Awards last night? I didn’t either! But I did watch Beyoncé and the Dixie Chick’s performance of “Daddy Lessons” and hot damn! It was fucking amazing.

By Yvonne| November 3, 2016 | 14 Comments
Fashion/Style

Man! You Can Feel Like A Woman This Halloween!

Be a winner. Be a star. Be happy to be who you are. But also this Halloween, try to be Shania. Because she’s a queen.

By Ari| October 20, 2016 | 35 Comments
Music

25 Incredible 8Tracks Playlists from Autostraddle Days of Yore

Autostraddle has been around for SEVEN years, and we’ve been making playlists that whole damn time!

By Maddie| May 26, 2016 | 16 Comments
Music

Holigay Playlist: Country Ladies Doing Christmas Right

A collection of Christmas songs sung by country music stars who just so happen to be women.

By Carmen| December 7, 2015 | 14 Comments
Music

Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” Isn’t The Gal Pal Anthem Homophobes Seem To Think It Is

She wants to taste your lips but only because they’ve been kissing the boy she’s into.

By Heather Hogan| March 27, 2015 | 39 Comments
Music

Hurray For The Riff Raff Interview and Ticket Giveaway!

Alynda Lee Segarra and Yosi Perlstein chat with us about their new album and new tour — and oh, by the way, you can win tickets to see them!

By Laura Mandanas| March 17, 2015 | 35 Comments
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Music

“The Body Electric” Is Beautiful, Necessary, By Your New Fave Queer Band Hurray For The Riff Raff

Alynda Lee Segarra’s voice is like dark chocolate with sea salt. Her politics make my heart beat faster than a KitchenAid stand mixer. Her lyrics are pointed as star anise, and powerful as ghost pepper. I could go on, but I’m getting hungry. Just watch.

By Laura Mandanas| January 5, 2015 | 15 Comments
Music

2015 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé, St. Vincent, Tegan and Sara Nominated

Beyoncé is officially the most-nominated female artist ever, Malala Yousafzai (sort of) and Elizabeth Warren can add “Grammy Nominee” to their resumé and lesbian country singer Brandy Clark earns two nominations.

By Mey| December 6, 2014 | 7 Comments
Music

Kacey Musgraves’ Queer Country Anthem “Follow Your Arrow” Wins Song of the Year at the CMAs!

Our favorite queer-friendly country singer is back at it!

By Mey| November 6, 2014 | 12 Comments
Music

8 Reasons Kacey Musgraves Is Your New Fave: A Kacey Musgraves Appreciation Post

Kacey Musgraves’ music is like a ‘You Do You’ you can two-step to.

By Hansen| January 27, 2014 | 32 Comments
Music

Playlist: You Can Go Home Again

Here are some songs to help get you there.

By Cara| November 19, 2012 | 17 Comments
Film

Chely Wright’s Documentary “Wish Me Away” Will Give You So Many Feelings

Country star Chely Wright told the truth. And it was breathtaking.

By Carmen| November 5, 2012 | 17 Comments
Music

Playlist: 100% Country, 0% A**hole

Country music: Now with 100% less liberal guilt.

By fonseca| September 24, 2012 | 84 Comments
Music

Playlist: Jolene

I had to have this talk with you/my happiness depends on you.

By Rachel| April 10, 2012 | 75 Comments
Music

Playlist: Hello, Good Mourning

Sad songs say so much.

By gabby| October 13, 2011 | 29 Comments
Music

Playlist: Have You Seen My Whiskey Canteen, Let’s Go Camping

Marshmallows, campfires, single-ply biodegradable toilet paper and songs.

By Laneia| July 15, 2011 | 33 Comments
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