Gay country singers

Katie Pruitt

Katie Pruitt, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, is a singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and introspective songwriting.

Pruitt’s musical career began in her youth, influenced by musical theatre and learning guitar from her mother.

Her work aims to provide representation and understanding for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating similar experiences.

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"And we're doing everything we can to reach out to a country loving audience who has a problem with it being anti-gay. His music combines traditional American folk with punk and country influences.

Carlisle’s albums, including Peculiar, Missouri and Critterland, involved into themes of queer life, rural America, and human suffering.

Moreover, his passion for music is rooted in his belief that singing is a form of healing.

Started	Top Hits	Debut Album
2015	Life on the Fence, Critterland	Peculiar, Missouri (2018)

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People like me are fighting for absolutely basic rights."-- BS

Waylon Payne

Born to famed country musicians Jody Payne and Sammi Smith, you might expect that Waylon Payne's childhood was full of music, touring and excitement. It is a big focus of mine mostly because I now know how important it is to people who maybe didn't have the same experience that I had."-- AM

Joy Oladokun

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun has earned acclaim for her stirring vocals and lyrics showcased on songs such as "breathe again."

"Making music in this time especially feels really important to me," she told GO Magazine in 2020.

Like, If you go to my music video for "Break Your Heart," all the comments are like, 'I would have never known I would like a song like this.'"

Mattel released Two Birds in 2017, One Stone in 2018 and Barbara in 2020. In order to truly be happy and fulfill my purpose in life, I had to embrace who I honestly am, in every way," Kiah told Billboard.-- BS

Mya Byrne

Mya Byrne's spot in the Americana and alt-country space got a signal boost in 2022 when she was signed to Kill Rock Stars (KRS) Nashville-- a new extension of the DIY label that brought us the late indie-folk icon Elliott Smith.

"I believe in [label co-founder] Slim Moon and all the work KRS has historically done to support the cutting edge of music," Byrne shared in a press release.

"But I made Lavender Country as a vehicle for social change, and now I get to use Lavender Country for the exact reason that I made it in the first place — pure and unadulterated."

Haggerty died on Oct. 31, 2022 at age 78.-- BS

Paisley Fields

Singer-songwriter (and member of Lavender Country) Paisley Fields sings about growing up closeted and queer in Iowa on 2022 Limp Wrist, which was issued by DIY punk label Don Giovanni Records.

Born with a voice that carries the genre’s soul, Jensen’s journey is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and embracing one’s true self.

In a genre often characterized by traditional values, Drake Jensen fearlessly stepped into the spotlight, unapologetically embracing his identity as a gay man.

His decision to live authentically, both in his personal life and through his music, inspires countless individuals who find solace in his tunes.

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But after selling over 5 million records, having a wonderful life in the music industry, I knew something was wrong when no major label wanted to sit down and have a meeting and listen to the new stuff... The couple now shares two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah, who were conceived via IVF and artificial insemination.-- Emily Mack

TJ Osborne

In one of the most crucial pieces of country music journalism in recent memory, Time gave TJ Osborne--one-half of Brothers Osborne with his brother John--a platform to embrace his true self and come out to his fans.

And that might or might not have been the case in this world of country music, but it's definitely not the case today. "But again, I felt like I was promoting invisibility, like I wasn't being visible and wasn't being myself. "If people don't like your music, that's one thing. Brooke Eden

Brooke Eden, born on December 30, 1988, in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a singer and songwriter.

She gained attention after competing on American Idol and later signed with Red Bow Records in 2015.

Her father’s involvement influenced Eden’s passion for music in a local country band.

Bursting onto the scene in 2013, his debut single “All-American Boy” garnered widespread attention, highlighting his raw vocals and poignant storytelling.

Grand has bravely shared his personal journey, offering a positive representation of the community. Mark Weigle

Mark Weigle, a notable singer-songwriter, has left an indelible mark on the music landscape.

It matters if you made a great album and you make great music," Herndon told Wide Open Country in 2019. Past athletic acclaim and current creative pursuits inform country-rock stomper "Baseball Country," which is ready-made to blare all summer long at beaches and ballparks.

"The past two decades of my life have been on the ballfield," Ruby shared in a press release.

Michael Waugh

Michael Waugh is an Australian country singer-songwriter known for his storytelling and exploration of personal and social themes.

Growing up in Maffra, Victoria, he began writing songs at the age of 13 and released his debut album in 2015.

Waugh’s music is personal, often showing his experiences as a gay man in rural Australia.

And, he uses his platform to address issues of identity, acceptance, and social justice, aiming to foster understanding through his songs.

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