Hunter Kelly
@hunterkelly.com
Writing and speaking about music and queer issues. MSNBC and Rolling Stone. Book on The Judds coming 2027 from Liveright.
“The Outside” isn’t just a duet — it’s a lifeline.
@adammacmusic.bsky.social breaks down the his duet with @chrishousman.bsky.social a song for anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong in country music… or anywhere. Watch full conversation:
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@adammacmusic.bsky.social breaks down the his duet with @chrishousman.bsky.social a song for anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong in country music… or anywhere. Watch full conversation:
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/adam-mac-t...
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“The Outside” isn’t just a duet — it’s a lifeline.
@adammacmusic.bsky.social breaks down the his duet with @chrishousman.bsky.social a song for anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong in country music… or anywhere. Watch full conversation:
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/adam-mac-t...
@adammacmusic.bsky.social breaks down the his duet with @chrishousman.bsky.social a song for anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong in country music… or anywhere. Watch full conversation:
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/adam-mac-t...
@durbin.senate.gov just sold us out. What a fool to think the Republicans will keep their word on anything. apple.news/AhNi9xK8fTvW...
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
@durbin.senate.gov just sold us out. What a fool to think the Republicans will keep their word on anything. apple.news/AhNi9xK8fTvW...
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“Kirk & I were on different sides of most political arguments. We were on the same side of the continued possibility of American politics.”
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
September 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Kirk & I were on different sides of most political arguments. We were on the same side of the continued possibility of American politics.”
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
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Lots of awful layers to this, but I keep coming back to the horror of little girls going to a place where they’re supposed to be safe and carefree, and this happening. It’s just so awful.
JUST IN: At least 67 people are dead following flooding that slammed central Texas over the weekend, while a desperate search for 11 missing girls continues.
At least 67 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding and 11 missing from girls camp
At least 67 people are dead following flooding that slammed central Texas over the weekend, while a desperate search for 11 missing girls continues.
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July 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Lots of awful layers to this, but I keep coming back to the horror of little girls going to a place where they’re supposed to be safe and carefree, and this happening. It’s just so awful.
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Budapest: At least 100,000 people defied Viktor Orbán’s ban & to marched in the largest LGBTQ+ Pride event in Hungary's history
June 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Budapest: At least 100,000 people defied Viktor Orbán’s ban & to marched in the largest LGBTQ+ Pride event in Hungary's history
Before Garth Brooks, there was Randy Travis. Diane Diekman’s new biography, Randy Travis: Storms of Life, traces the country icon’s multi-platinum rise and legacy. We dig in on Untethered Southerner. @illinoispress.bsky.social
Randy Travis: The Man Who Saved Country Music?
Biographer Diane Diekman on documenting Travis’s still-unfolding legacy
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June 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Before Garth Brooks, there was Randy Travis. Diane Diekman’s new biography, Randy Travis: Storms of Life, traces the country icon’s multi-platinum rise and legacy. We dig in on Untethered Southerner. @illinoispress.bsky.social
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They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."
June 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."
@thekygentlemen.bsky.social deliver the summer’s sexiest country song — “Denim on Denim.” The duo tell me all about creating the track in a new interview on Untethered Southerner!
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June 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
@thekygentlemen.bsky.social deliver the summer’s sexiest country song — “Denim on Denim.” The duo tell me all about creating the track in a new interview on Untethered Southerner!
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Fayetteville, Arkansas
June 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
June 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
@thekygentlemen.bsky.social just hosted a sold-out and fabulous event in Nashville to celebrate their new album, Rhinestone Revolution. We’re talking about it all on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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June 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
@thekygentlemen.bsky.social just hosted a sold-out and fabulous event in Nashville to celebrate their new album, Rhinestone Revolution. We’re talking about it all on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/thekentuck...
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Just five of the nearly 300 artists on the official CMA Fest lineup identify as openly queer... Read my take on the event in the latest issue of Nashville Scene.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just five of the nearly 300 artists on the official CMA Fest lineup identify as openly queer... Read my take on the event in the latest issue of Nashville Scene.
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“It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an honest one.” Shared my thoughts on The Judd Family documentary, airing this weekend on Lifetime, on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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My Thoughts on "The Judd Family: Truth Be Told"
New Documentary Offers New Insight into The Judds' Musical Origins
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May 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an honest one.” Shared my thoughts on The Judd Family documentary, airing this weekend on Lifetime, on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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Trump's post is a federal crime. 26 USC § 7217.
May 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Trump's post is a federal crime. 26 USC § 7217.
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.
May 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.
Bob Bailey was fired from the PTL Club after being outed in the early ’80s—but with his parents’ support, he rebuilt his faith and career, becoming a go-to vocalist for Wynonna and Garth Brooks. Full story on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Bob Bailey was fired from the PTL Club after being outed in the early ’80s—but with his parents’ support, he rebuilt his faith and career, becoming a go-to vocalist for Wynonna and Garth Brooks. Full story on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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Before becoming Nashville’s go-to background vocalist, Bob Bailey released three soulful solo albums in the ’80s. Now re-released, he joins me on Untethered Southerner to talk recovery, resilience, and carving space as a Black, gay man in the music industry.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Before becoming Nashville’s go-to background vocalist, Bob Bailey released three soulful solo albums in the ’80s. Now re-released, he joins me on Untethered Southerner to talk recovery, resilience, and carving space as a Black, gay man in the music industry.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
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Before becoming Nashville’s go-to background vocalist, Bob Bailey released three soulful solo albums in the ’80s. Now re-released, he joins me on Untethered Southerner to talk recovery, resilience, and carving space as a Black, gay man in the music industry.
Bob Bailey’s Voice Takes Center Stage
Nashville’s top background vocalist reclaims his solo career—and his story.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Before becoming Nashville’s go-to background vocalist, Bob Bailey released three soulful solo albums in the ’80s. Now re-released, he joins me on Untethered Southerner to talk recovery, resilience, and carving space as a Black, gay man in the music industry.
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Biblical scholars now believe that if Jesus had covered up his gang tattoos, he might’ve avoided crucifixion.
April 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Biblical scholars now believe that if Jesus had covered up his gang tattoos, he might’ve avoided crucifixion.
@fancyhagood.bsky.social reimagines Chris Stapleton ’s “Where Rainbows Never Die” as a queer anthem with an assist from Mindy Smith and @maiasharp.bsky.social . Check out our full conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
@fancyhagood.bsky.social reimagines Chris Stapleton ’s “Where Rainbows Never Die” as a queer anthem with an assist from Mindy Smith and @maiasharp.bsky.social . Check out our full conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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As an independent, queer, country artist, @fancyhagood.bsky.social is proving that queer artists don’t need the industry’s approval to thrive. Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As an independent, queer, country artist, @fancyhagood.bsky.social is proving that queer artists don’t need the industry’s approval to thrive. Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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@fancyhagood.bsky.social ’s new song "Let It Rain,” is a heartfelt thank you to his ex for the lessons learned in their relationship. We’re talking love and queer visibility in country music on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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April 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
@fancyhagood.bsky.social ’s new song "Let It Rain,” is a heartfelt thank you to his ex for the lessons learned in their relationship. We’re talking love and queer visibility in country music on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
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I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping?
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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April 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Donald Trump is a moron.
BREAKING: China launches massive tariff retaliation on U.S. goods www.axios.com/2025/04/09/c...
China launches massive tariff retaliation on U.S. goods
The 84% Chinese levy will particularly impact U.S. farmers.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Donald Trump is a moron.