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...
@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!
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/thekentuck...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/thekentuck...
@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...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/thekentuck...
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.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
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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open.substack.com/pub/untether...
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...
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
@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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
3/3
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
3/3
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
3/3
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
3/3
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
2/3
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
2/3
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
2/3
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
2/3
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
1/3
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
1/3
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.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
1/3
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
1/3
@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...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
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...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/fancy-hago...
An ass-shakin’, tension-breakin’, helluva good time with @kylieminogue.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy tonight!!!
#tensiontour2025
#tensiontour2025
April 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
An ass-shakin’, tension-breakin’, helluva good time with @kylieminogue.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy tonight!!!
#tensiontour2025
#tensiontour2025
March 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Lafemmebear’s new song, “It Always Does (Yoga Song),” lays out how Yoga helps her keep centered in spite of the anti-trans crusade being waged against her community.
Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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March 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Lafemmebear’s new song, “It Always Does (Yoga Song),” lays out how Yoga helps her keep centered in spite of the anti-trans crusade being waged against her community.
Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
Full interview on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
Lafemmebear lays out how Trump’s anti-trans crusade will ultimately impact everyone in America. Full conversation is up now on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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March 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Lafemmebear lays out how Trump’s anti-trans crusade will ultimately impact everyone in America. Full conversation is up now on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
@denitiadenitia.bsky.social is on the bill for Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony show, premiering Thursday with the @nashvillesymphony.org ! Find out why this gig means so much to her in our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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open.substack.com/pub/untether...
March 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@denitiadenitia.bsky.social is on the bill for Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony show, premiering Thursday with the @nashvillesymphony.org ! Find out why this gig means so much to her in our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
@denitiadenitia.bsky.social heads out this week for another run of one-of-a-kind shows in support of her new album, Sunset Drive! Check out our full conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
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open.substack.com/pub/untether...
March 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@denitiadenitia.bsky.social heads out this week for another run of one-of-a-kind shows in support of her new album, Sunset Drive! Check out our full conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
I could listen to @denitiadenitia.bsky.social talk about her creative process all day!
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March 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I could listen to @denitiadenitia.bsky.social talk about her creative process all day!
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
@denitiadenitia.bsky.social brings her Indie sensibilities into play to shake up the country/Americana template on new album, “Sunset Drive!” Check out our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/denitias-i...
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March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
@denitiadenitia.bsky.social brings her Indie sensibilities into play to shake up the country/Americana template on new album, “Sunset Drive!” Check out our conversation on my Substack, Untethered Southerner.
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/denitias-i...
untetheredsoutherner.substack.com/p/denitias-i...
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/untether...
March 5, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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The way Trump talks about Putin…. How their bond has been forged through the fire of the “Russia hoax.” Trump doesn’t talk that way about most Americans. Not even most of his followers. His allegiance is to Putin.
February 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The way Trump talks about Putin…. How their bond has been forged through the fire of the “Russia hoax.” Trump doesn’t talk that way about most Americans. Not even most of his followers. His allegiance is to Putin.
They are Russian assets.
February 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
They are Russian assets.
🎶 I’m fckin’ gay! Thank God for that!
Christians cast me out, but Jesus had my back. 🎶
Check out my conversation with Semler! #lgbtq🌈 #protecttranskids
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Christians cast me out, but Jesus had my back. 🎶
Check out my conversation with Semler! #lgbtq🌈 #protecttranskids
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
🎶 I’m fckin’ gay! Thank God for that!
Christians cast me out, but Jesus had my back. 🎶
Check out my conversation with Semler! #lgbtq🌈 #protecttranskids
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
Christians cast me out, but Jesus had my back. 🎶
Check out my conversation with Semler! #lgbtq🌈 #protecttranskids
open.substack.com/pub/untether...
According to @billboard.com.web.brid.gy, Carrie Underwood’s streams were down 6% on Monday compared to the previous Monday. No inauguration boost to speak of.
January 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
According to @billboard.com.web.brid.gy, Carrie Underwood’s streams were down 6% on Monday compared to the previous Monday. No inauguration boost to speak of.