'We're not going to back down, we're not going to go backwards.' Country music might not seem like the most welcoming space for trans people, but these artists are paving their own way.
It may seem like a sort of cognitive dissonance that there are so many transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, queer and other LGBTQ+ people attracted to country music as artists and fans, but for Ryan Cassata, it makes complete sense.
It's not like queer and transgender country music exists on the fringe of the industry operating in its own bubble either. Cassata was the first openly trans musician to play on the Vans Warped Tour and singer/songwriter Alison Russell has been nominated for not only one but three Grammy Awards. For many artists, making country music was not only natural but came part in parcel with their transgender journey, especially for non-binary Canadian artist, Rae Spoon.
"That's when my connection to it became stronger, and then I simultaneously came out as trans," they toldAlong with carving their own space in the country music scene, many transgender artists understand their work is also critical for other LGBTQ+ people. Cassata agreed and explained he has received more hateful messages this year than ever before and needs to take extra safety precautions, such as a"buddy system" when using public restrooms.
"Hearing the impact that these songs have made and that they've saved people's lives or that they've got them through the school year has been the biggest blessing," Cassata explained."And getting to play Pride festivals and be with a happy community, it just brings a lot of trans joy that is still very needed right now."
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