Orville Peck dares to bare by teasing face reveal ahead of queer-coded Willie Nelson collab & tour
Orville Peck is ready to peel back the mask. Or at least lose the fringe.The queer country crooner is known for his trademark aura of mystery, having built a career off a deep voice, undeniable cowboy sex appeal, and an obscured face.However, the “C’mon Baby, Cry” singer seems to be teasing a big reveal for his next era.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Starting with the bottom half of his face.A post shared by Orville Peck (@orvillepeck)In a recent Instagram post –– captioned, “What did you think all them saddles and boots was about?” –– Peck looked especially handsome, posed against a pickup truck in an unbuttoned denim jumpsuit.But the most intriguing part wasn’t his longhorn chest tattoo.It was a strawberry blonde beard and pursed lips –– no longer hidden behind strands –– and a tan domino mask. (Think Zorro!)As one commenter wrote: “This is like seeing a Victorian ankle.” LOL.A post shared by Orville Peck (@orvillepeck)The singer hinted towards the dramatic reveal days before, sharing a snap of discarded fringe laying next to his beat-up cowboy boots.Furthermore, the change is well-timed, coinciding with new Willie Nelson collab “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other,” dropping Friday (April 5).The queer-coded Ned Sublette track –– which Nelson previously covered in 2006 –– features lyrics like “Inside every cowboy, there’s a lady that’d love to slip out.” And as Peck recently told Rolling Stone, the duet was Willie’s idea. “As an artist who has sometimes felt excluded from the country music industry, once Willie Nelson wants to work with you, there’s really nothing the country world can say after that,” he said.The track marks the “Dead of Night” singer’s first new music since 2022 album Bronco.
