The Gays Are All Over The Grammy’s Country Categories
metroweekly.comBrandy Clark is responsible for half of those nominations. The Nashville favorite, who lives her life openly as a lesbian, earned a nod in Best Country Solo Performance for her single “Buried.” She’s joined in that field by Dolly Parton, who might not be gay herself, but she’s essentially an honorary member.Over in the similar Best Country Duo/Group Performance category, the Brothers Osborne are representing the LGBTQ community.
One-half of the sibling duo, T.J., came out as gay in 2021. It was a big deal at the time, as he was one of the first major stars in country to do so.
This year, they’re back in a vertical they know well with the song “Nobody’s Nobody.” Clark is nominated again in the Best Country Song category.
That trophy goes to the writers of a specific track, as opposed to the musicians who perform it. This time around, Clark is one of two writers on her single “Buried,” which earned Clark a pair of nods this year.Brothers Osborne match Clark with a second Grammy nomination in the country categories.
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