Willie Nelson - The Original Advocate for LGBTQ Rights in Country Music

Willie Nelson - The Original Advocate for LGBTQ Rights in Country Music
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While some country music fans were recently upset by Tyler Childers' pro-LGBTQ music video for "In Your Love", the truth is Willie Nelson was promoting inclusion and acceptance in the genre long before now.

Willie's Covert Support

For over 20 years, Willie Nelson had the song "Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other" in his catalogue but chose not to release it due to the stigma at the time. However, the cultural impact of films like "Brokeback Mountain" helped change attitudes and Willie decided it was finally time to share the song with the world.

An Advocate for Freedom and Acceptance

When asked directly about being an advocate for LGBTQ people, Willie's response was that he advocates for "freedom whatsoever" and that people should be able to "be open and come out whenever they choose." His progressive stance helped normalize discussions of inclusion in a genre not always known for it.

Paving the Way for Artists Like Childers

Because of trailblazers like Willie Nelson promoting acceptance for decades, younger country artists today feel empowered to openly support the LGBTQ community through their music and personas, like Tyler Childers did with "In Your Love." Willie can truly be called the original advocate for equal rights in country music.

FAQs

What was the song Willie Nelson had in his catalogue about gay cowboys?

"Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other"

When was Willie Nelson finally comfortable releasing the song?

After seeing the cultural impact of the film "Brokeback Mountain" in the late 2000s, Willie decided to share the song.

What was Willie Nelson's response when asked if he supported LGBTQ people?

He said he was an advocate for "freedom whatsoever" and that people should be able to "be open and come out whenever they choose."

How did Willie Nelson help pave the way for newer artists?

By openly promoting acceptance for decades, he helped normalize discussions of LGBTQ inclusion in country music and empowered younger artists to also be advocates.

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