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Colorful poster for Nashville Pride 2025, featuring event details, a rainbow, city skyline, and Kim Petras as the concert headliner.

Nashville Pride Unveils 2025 Festival Lineup: Kim Petras, 4 Non Blondes, Big Freedia & More 5 min read

Nashville Pride Unveils 2025 Festival Lineup: Kim Petras, 4 Non Blondes, Big Freedia & More

Lauren Means 4 weeks ago

The 2025 Nashville Pride Festival will feature a Friday Night Concert with Kim Petras and Estelle, followed by performances from 4 Non Blondes, Big...

Two women pose near a partially open door, showcasing a vibrant, graffiti-covered interior with colorful stickers on the walls.

Lips Speak Louder Bring the Noise — and the Heart — on ‘Consolation Prize’ 5 min read

Lips Speak Louder Bring the Noise — and the Heart — on ‘Consolation Prize’

Lauren Means 1 month ago

Alt-rock duo Lips Speak Louder talks debut album "Consolation Prize," collaborating with Emily Wolfe, and carving space for queer women in rock with raw...

Promotional image for "The Concert for Love & Acceptance" featuring performers and event details for June 2, 2025.

Pop-Country Sensation Dasha Leads First Round of Performers Announced for June 2 Concert for Love & Acceptance 3 min read

Pop-Country Sensation Dasha Leads First Round of Performers Announced for June 2 Concert for Love & Acceptance

Lauren Means 2 months ago

GLAAD and Ty Herndon announce performers for the 10th annual Concert for Love & Acceptance, benefiting LGBTQ+ support and mental health initiatives, on June...

A singer performs with an acoustic guitar at the Concert for Love & Acceptance, promoting unity and celebration. Event date: June 2.

The Concert for Love & Acceptance Tenth Anniversary Show Will Kick Off CMA Fest 3 min read

The Concert for Love & Acceptance Tenth Anniversary Show Will Kick Off CMA Fest

Lauren Means 2 months ago

Celebrate 10 years of love, music, and inclusion at Ty Herndon’s Concert for Love & Acceptance, returning June 2, 2025, during CMA Fest week.

A person sits on a log in a golden field, playing an acoustic guitar surrounded by tall grass and trees in the background.

Out Now: Bryan Ruby Strikes Balance Between Roots and the Road With ‘Growin’ On Me’ 4 min read

Out Now: Bryan Ruby Strikes Balance Between Roots and the Road With ‘Growin’ On Me’

Editor Connect 2 months ago

Rising country artist Bryan Ruby releases "Growin’ On Me," a heartfelt country-rock anthem about ambition, home, and growth. Watch the exclusive video premiere on...

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Fimone: A Voice of Authenticity, Activism, and Self-Reliance 4 min read

Fimone: A Voice of Authenticity, Activism, and Self-Reliance

Lauren Means 5 months ago

Singer-songwriter Fimone blends raw storytelling and activism, crafting anthems of resilience. Her EP "Fascination" and upcoming documentary spotlight self-trust, LGBTQ+ visibility, and the transformative...

Jackie Shane: Ahead of Her Time, True to Herself 4 min read

Jackie Shane: Ahead of Her Time, True to Herself

Lauren Means 7 months ago

Discover the legacy of Jackie Shane, honored with Nashville’s first historical marker for a transgender person. A life of courage and authenticity.

Two people sitting on stage with a guitar, amp, and drum set in the background.

Lips Speak Louder: Amplifying Authenticity in Music City 3 min read

Lips Speak Louder: Amplifying Authenticity in Music City

Lauren Means 7 months ago

Catch rising Nashville duo Lips Speak Louder, blending 90s grunge and indie rock, live at The Lipstick Lounge on October 19.

Picking for Pride: Bluegrass Pride Celebrates Inclusivity 5 min read

Picking for Pride: Bluegrass Pride Celebrates Inclusivity

Lauren Means 8 months ago

Bluegrass Pride celebrates LGBTQ+ musicians, fans, and community in bluegrass, creating inclusive spaces for connection, music, and joy. Everyone belongs here!