An honor and a pleasure to speak with these two gentlemen -- The Kentucky Gentlemen! -- about the rhinestone revolution they're launching in Nashville: embracing one's own strengths and uniqueness to bless us with compelling (and fun!) country music

https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/features/kentucky-gentlemen-rhinestone-revolution-interview-nashville/article_6efeb55b-028e-4c33-92e0-b5c0836fe10e.html

#CountryMusic #Americana #AltCountry #QueerCountry #BlackOpry #TheKentuckyGentlemen #BlackFedi

Roberta Lea explains the enduring magic behind her video "Dinner, Sunset, Nina Simone." Sometimes things are as simple as three chords and the truth, but Lea always finds something special in her mature storytelling that celebrates real life.

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#Americana #AltCountry #CountryMusic #BlackOpry

INTERVIEW: Roberta Lea Pays Homage to Her Roots and the Truth In “Dinner, Sunset, Nina Simone” Video – Adobe & Teardrops

Joy Clark spoke with me about her musical origins and the seemingly divine interventions that led to her first debut album -- after a lifetime in music -- for No Depression

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#Americana #CountryMusic #QueerCountry #BlackOpry #SingerSongwriter #FolkMusic #NewOrleans

SPOTLIGHT: With Debut 'Tell It to the Wind,' Joy Clark Is Finally Having a Moment - No Depression

Joy Clark has been a touring musician for years, but finally recording a full-length album was clearly worth the wait – for her and her fans. 

No Depression

I spoke with Jett Holden about the ups and downs of the music industry -- and how everything fell into place for his imaginative album The Phoenix. Check it out at the Nashville Scene!

https://buff.ly/3NgkTVz

#Americana #CountryMusic #BlackOpry #BlackCulture

Jett Holden Prepares ‘The Phoenix’ for Flight

In advance of his debut record ‘The Phoenix’ — which is also the first release from Black Opry Records — country songsmith Jett Holden talks with contributor Rachel Cholst.

Nashville Scene

So honored to speak with Denitia ahead of the release of her incredible album Sunset Drive. Read more about it -- and why you should come to Friday's release show -- in the Nashville Scene!

https://buff.ly/3Xejdk9

#Americana #CountryMusic #AltCountry #SingerSongwriter #Nashville #BlackOpry

Denitia Stakes a Claim on ‘Sunset Drive’

In the run-up to her new LP, we talk with country ace Denitia about finding her identity as a country musician.

Nashville Scene

The Black Opry, Nashville-Based Collective, Launches Its Own Label With Debut Single From Black, Queer Artist Jett Holden
#Variety #News #BlackOpry

https://variety.com/2024/music/news/black-opry-records-label-jett-holden-thirty-tigers-1236037030/

Black Opry Launches Its Own Label With Partner Thirty Tigers

The Black Opry, the Nashville-based country collective boosting Black artists, has issued its first single, from debut signing Jett Holden.

Variety
HEY! LISTEN: Brei Carter Kicks Off Black History Month With Country Disco “Boots Get to Talking” – Adobe & Teardrops

The Black Opry's Holly G and Tanner Davenport were chugging Red Bulls during our interview because they are hard at work on the debut of Black Opry Records. They told the Nashville Scene about how they wound up in the label business, making a space for Black country artists, and a hint at the greatness to come.

https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/coverstory/nashville-country-music-black-opry-records-label-holly-g-tanner-davenport/article_1abe99e4-b495-11ee-a42b-67f9f1eaa672.html

#CountryMusic #Americana #BlackOpry #BlackCulture #Nashville

Country Music Almanac 2024: For the Record

As part of our 2024 country music issue, we catch up with Black Opry’s Holly G and Tanner Davenport about the upcoming launch of their label, Black Opry Records.

Nashville Scene

Are you caught up on the latest queer country music? Check out our playlist on Spotify and Tidal so you never miss all the latest from artists like

- Denitia
- 23A
- Pink Williams
- Glory Daze
- Skout

and more!

https://rainbowrodeomag.com/rainbow-ruckus-12-5-denitia-pink-williams-skout-and-more/

#QueerCountry #Americana #IndieFolk #CountryMusic #FolkMusic #OutlawCountry #BlackOpry

Rainbow Ruckus 12/5: Denitia, Pink Williams, Skout, and More! - Rainbow Rodeo

Every week, Rainbow Rodeo brings you the best new queer country music! Listen to this playlist on Spotify! Thanks to Elliott for making a parallel list on Apple Music! Listen to the parallel list on Tidal. Missed a week? Thomas Inskeep is generously keeping an archive of all music featured on this Spotify playlist. Also […]

Rainbow Rodeo

INTERVIEW: The Kentucky Gentlemen talk celebrating Black cowboy culture and creating space for themselves with the release of their recent song "Neon Cowboy."

https://rainbowrodeomag.com/interview-the-kentucky-gentlemen-find-themselves-in-black-rodeo-culture/

#QueerCountry #Americana #CountryMusic #CountryPop #BlackOpry #BlackCowboys #BlackRodeo

INTERVIEW: The Kentucky Gentlemen Find Themselves in Black Rodeo Culture - Rainbow Rodeo

The Kentucky Gentlemen have been working tirelessly to share their music in Nashville. They call it the ten-year town and, after ten years of writing hundreds of songs and shaking hands at hundreds of events, the Gentlemen’s ship has come in thanks to their work with the Black Opry. The twin brothers (Brandon and Derek […]

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