Queering country: 10 LGBTQ+ musicians who have changed the genre, from Lavender Country to Orville Peck
Here are LGBTQ 10 musicians who show that a country artist can be anyone:Brandi Carlile is one of the most successful LGBTQ+ artists in not just the country music scene, but the entire industry at this point.
She’s achieved remarkable commercial success and earned widespread critical acclaim, which not everyone can claim. With nine Grammys already under her belt, she consistently garners numerous nominations whenever she releases new music.
Known for her Americana-leaning sound, the singer-songwriter recently ventured into rock, further expanding her artistic repertoire and garnering additional accolades in the process (and showing she can really do anything).Throughout her career, Carlile has remained open and unapologetic about being a lesbian.
She and her wife Catherine Shepherd have been happily married for over a decade and together they are raising two daughters, creating a loving and supportive family unit.
