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Writing and speaking about music and queer issues. MSNBC and Rolling Stone. Book on The Judds coming 2027 from Liveright.
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Just five of the nearly 300 artists on the official CMA Fest lineup identify as openly queer... Read my take on the event in the latest issue of Nashville Scene. www.nashvillescene.com/music/covers...

“It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an honest one.” Shared my thoughts on The Judd Family documentary, airing this weekend on Lifetime, on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

Trump's post is a federal crime. 26 USC § 7217.

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.

Bob Bailey was fired from the PTL Club after being outed in the early ’80s—but with his parents’ support, he rebuilt his faith and career, becoming a go-to vocalist for Wynonna and Garth Brooks. Full story on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

Before becoming Nashville’s go-to background vocalist, Bob Bailey released three soulful solo albums in the ’80s. Now re-released, he joins me on Untethered Southerner to talk recovery, resilience, and carving space as a Black, gay man in the music industry. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

Before becoming Nashville’s go-to background vocalist, Bob Bailey released three soulful solo albums in the ’80s. Now re-released, he joins me on Untethered Southerner to talk recovery, resilience, and carving space as a Black, gay man in the music industry.

Biblical scholars now believe that if Jesus had covered up his gang tattoos, he might’ve avoided crucifixion.

@fancyhagood.bsky.social reimagines Chris Stapleton ’s “Where Rainbows Never Die” as a queer anthem with an assist from Mindy Smith and @maiasharp.bsky.social . Check out our full conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...

As an independent, queer, country artist, @fancyhagood.bsky.social is proving that queer artists don’t need the industry’s approval to thrive. Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago... 1/3

@fancyhagood.bsky.social ’s new song "Let It Rain,” is a heartfelt thank you to his ex for the lessons learned in their relationship. We’re talking love and queer visibility in country music on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...

I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price. Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.

Donald Trump is a moron.

UPDATE: Trump just shared a video that says he’s crashing the market “purposely” (Yes, this is real)

An ass-shakin’, tension-breakin’, helluva good time with @kylieminogue.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy tonight!!! #tensiontour2025

I wish.

Trans visibility rally in Chicago!!! 🏳️‍⚧️ @indivisible.org

US Attorney General Pam Bondi tells Fox News: "I think Signal is a very safe way to communicate. I don't think foreign adversaries are able to hack Signal, as far as I know." Astonishingly dumb thing to say.

Lafemmebear’s new song, “It Always Does (Yoga Song),” lays out how Yoga helps her keep centered in spite of the anti-trans crusade being waged against her community. Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

Lafemmebear lays out how Trump’s anti-trans crusade will ultimately impact everyone in America. Full conversation is up now on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

@denitiadenitia.bsky.social is on the bill for Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony show, premiering Thursday with the @nashvillesymphony.org ! Find out why this gig means so much to her in our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

@denitiadenitia.bsky.social heads out this week for another run of one-of-a-kind shows in support of her new album, Sunset Drive! Check out our full conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. open.substack.com/pub/untether...

I could listen to @denitiadenitia.bsky.social talk about her creative process all day! open.substack.com/pub/untether...

@denitiadenitia.bsky.social brings her Indie sensibilities into play to shake up the country/Americana template on new album, “Sunset Drive!” Check out our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/denitias-i...

@denitiadenitia.bsky.social brings her Indie sensibilities into play to shake up the country/Americana template on new album, “Sunset Drive!” Check out our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner. untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/denitias-i...

Read here: open.substack.com/pub/untether...

Damn. Maybe we should have had a Deep State.

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

Writing about the new CBS soap opera that's gonna make MAGA heads spin, Reba McEntire covering Dua Lipa, AND my love affair with R.E.M.

Writing about the new CBS soap opera that's gonna make MAGA heads spin, Reba McEntire covering Dua Lipa, AND my love affair with R.E.M.

Jessica: 70% of the aid we have sent to Ukraine has then been spent back in America so when he "Went and campaigned for the Democrats," he was visiting a munitions factory Hurt: I'm not an economist but…

“Trump and Vance have revealed to Americans and to America’s allies their alignment with Russia, and their animosity toward Ukraine in general and its president in particular,” writes @davidfrum.bsky.social. “The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.” theatln.tc/OBWzC38t

The way Trump talks about Putin…. How their bond has been forged through the fire of the “Russia hoax.” Trump doesn’t talk that way about most Americans. Not even most of his followers. His allegiance is to Putin.

They are Russian assets.

Donald Trump and JD Vance should burn in hell.

Of course Nashville car magnate Lee Beaman and a hateful pastor co-own the DC town house where Speaker of the House Mike Johnson lives. Reporting from @propublica.org.