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In fact, there are plenty of LGBTQ + country singers and artists out there who aren't only opening doors and breaking barriers, but also putting out some of the best country music today.

If you think country music and lesbians don't go together, think again! While her fans were not aware, she was never in the closet to her producer or others in the industry. She opened the first lesbian bar in Nashville, The Hitchin' Post.

She initially rose to fame as a commercial country recording artist with several charting singles, including the number one hit, " Single White Female." She later became known for her role in LGBTQ activism after publicly coming out as a gay woman in

It also debuted at number two on the Apple Music chart. Widely considered to be one of the best Americana and country artists of all time, Brandi Carlile is also a lesbian icon. Her music is a catchy blend of folk, country, pop and rock, and is hallmarked by her powerful vocals and gospel harmonies.

In fact, there are plenty of LGBTQ + country singers and artists out there who aren't only opening doors and breaking barriers, but also putting out some of the best country music today.

If you think country music and lesbians don't go together, think again! While her fans were not aware, she was never in the closet to her producer or others in the industry. She opened the first lesbian bar in Nashville, The Hitchin' Post.

Here are some names the country community has rallied behind in recent years, as well as some good ol’ country music. Sam Williams, Son of Hank Williams Jr.

Country music has a lengthy and not-so-proud reputation for being intensely homophobic. Gay country singers were, sadly, not warmly welcomed. Singing queer love songs was even enough to end careers.