Who are the gay country singers

Two artists on this list represent real change to how the country music community supports gay singers.

Everyone from non-binary singer-songwriter Paisley Fields to trans artist Mya Byrne to Black queer twin duo The Kentucky Gentlemen have built up loyal followings, though without much mainstream recognition. For decades, queer artists have been paving the way for these acts, and now they are finally getting their flowers. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Lavender Country.

In fact, there are plenty of LGBTQ + country singers and artists out there who aren't only opening doors and breaking barriers, but also putting out some of the best country music today.

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Two artists on this list represent real change to how the country music community supports gay singers. One cleaned house at the Grammy Awards, while another notched the biggest song of

Chely Wright was an absolute trailblazer when she revealed that she was gay in Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman revealed they were gay during a groundbreaking five-hour stretch in November Since then there have been relatively few comings out — instead, news of an artist's preference came organically, or as a footnote in a biography — until TJ Osborne did so on Wednesday Jan.

Here are some names the country community has rallied behind in recent years, as well as some good ol’ country music. Sam Williams, Son of Hank Williams Jr. The year-old said he originally planned on showing references for his sexuality for his “Snow Angels” music video, but it never came.

Over the last few years, however, there has been a growing presence of prominent and successful LGBTQ artists appearing on the scene. In addition, a strong group of allies within the entertainment community has stood up for LGBTQ equality within the profession. Marsha Stevens was shunned by her community when she divorced her husband and came out as lesbian.