Queer Country
Book description
A Variety Best Music Book of 2022 A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022 A Library Journal Best Arts and Humanities Book of 2022 A Pitchfork Best Music Book of 2022 A Boot Best Music Book of 2022 A Ticketmaster Best Music Book of 2022 A Happy Magazine…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Queer Country as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
There are incredible and powerful queer musicians making country music, but you wouldn’t know it given the ways a lot of journalism works.
This book is absolutely essential reading if you’re interested in untold stories of country music, and queer artists working against the grain and despite rampant discrimination.
Also, the University of Illinois Press is doing amazing things for bringing smart books to public readers—don’t assume this book isn’t for you because it was published by an academic press! The opposite is true. This book is brilliant and accessible.
From Audrey's list on revealing untold stories in music.
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