{"id":2014918,"date":"2025-09-11T19:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2014918"},"modified":"2025-09-11T19:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:27:58","slug":"showcase-to-highlight-lgbtq-singer-songwriters-americanafest-events-to-attend-to-support-queer-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/showcase-to-highlight-lgbtq-singer-songwriters-americanafest-events-to-attend-to-support-queer-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Showcase to highlight LGBTQ+ singer-songwriters, Americanafest events to attend to support queer artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As hundreds of artists head to Nashville for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/americanamusic.org\/americanafest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Americanafest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Americanafest<\/a> week, singer-songwriters from across the country are reminding us Americana is a genre for all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/news\/religion\/2023\/08\/07\/nashville-musician-and-drag-queen-team-up-pushes-christian-music-norms\/70522835007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Flamy Grant;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Flamy Grant<\/a> \u2014 a self-described &#8220;shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen,&#8221; from Asheville, NC \u2014 decided to gather other LGBTQ+ music artists to create a showcase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The &#8220;Alt-Mericana&#8221; showcase will take place in Nashville on Sept. 12 at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/videos\/entertainment\/dining\/2024\/07\/28\/lipstick-lounge-named-one-of-usa-todays-best-bars-of-2024-video\/74327610007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nashville lesbian-owned bar The Lipstick Lounge;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Nashville lesbian-owned bar The Lipstick Lounge<\/a>, and benefit the ACLU of Tennessee. The show will feature Grant, Julia Cannon, Mya Byrne, Melody Walker and Mark Robert Cash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The Alt-Mericana showcase will take place at The Lipstick Lounge on Friday, Sept. 12.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The showcase lands during the five-day Americanafest music festival produced by the Americana Music Association, which will also feature many queer artists, including Joy Oladokun, S.G. Goodman, Amythyst Kiah, Medium Build and Aaron Lee Tasjan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From Sept. 9 to 13, the festival will highlight over 200 artists across venues in Nashville at showcases, panels, and more, such as Dawes, Charles Wesley Godwin, Reckless Kelly and Amanda Shires.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/wnsr.com\/local-events?_evDiscoveryPath=\/event\/107317281n-lyons-co-americana-fest-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:A two-day free showcase for OUTLaw Pride &amp; Yay! Agenda Recordings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">A two-day free showcase for OUTLaw Pride &amp; Yay! Agenda Recordings<\/a>, an official Americanafest event showcasing &#8220;inclusive, kick-a** country,&#8221; will also take place on Sept. 11 at Lipstick Lounge and Sept. 13 at Dee&#8217;s Lounge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The first showcase will feature artists including Andrew Sa, Lyons &amp; Co,\u00a0Shawna Virago,\u00a0Mercy Bell,\u00a0Lizzie No,\u00a0Luisa Lopez,\u00a0Iris Marlowe and Walker; the second will highlight musicians Ruby Dice,\u00a0Ever More Nest,\u00a0#QueerCountryBandwagon,\u00a0Julie Effin Nolen,\u00a0Secret Emchy Society,\u00a0Ashleigh Flynn and The Riveters, Bobby Dove and Byrne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Byrne, a New York singer-songwriter who is trans, will be performing at Lipstick Lounge two evenings in a row.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I really want people to get excited to see amazing artists who happen to also be trans and queer and share a cross marginalization,&#8221; Byrne said, specifying that while music and identity are inseparable, they shouldn&#8217;t pigeonhole an artist as just one thing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Byrne invoked Allison Russell, a singer-songwriter who has played a prominent role in Americanafest over years past.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The question isn&#8217;t &#8220;what is Americana?&#8221; but &#8220;who is Americana?,&#8221; <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CoEaXQBAdHc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Russell once wrote;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Russell once wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Answer: All of us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Two people embrace at The Lipstick Lounge in Nashville , Tenn., Friday, June 28, 2024.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YRx7fR9lux.D038dwJIrzg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_tennessean_natl_articles_921\/78b4249771d9aadff801600bb44ad640\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Two people embrace at The Lipstick Lounge in Nashville , Tenn., Friday, June 28, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To buy tickets to the &#8220;Alt-Mericana&#8221; showcase, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/flamygrant.com\/lipstick\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:flamygrant.com\/lipstick;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">flamygrant.com\/lipstick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To learn more about the OUTLaw country showcase, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thelipsticklounge.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/thelipsticklounge.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/thelipsticklounge.com<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deeslounge.com\/shows-events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:deeslounge.com.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">deeslounge.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Audrey Gibbs is a music journalist at The Tennessean. You can reach her at agibbs@tennessean.com. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/09\/11\/lgbtq-artists-create-alt-mericana-showcase-americanafest-events-to-support-queer-artists\/85853782007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:LGBTQ+ artists create 'Alt-Mericana' showcase, Americanafest events to support queer artists;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">LGBTQ+ artists create &#8216;Alt-Mericana&#8217; showcase, Americanafest events to support queer artists<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As hundreds of artists head to Nashville for Americanafest week, singer-songwriters from across the country are reminding us Americana is a genre for all. 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