Michael Waugh

Other artists nominated include James Johnston, Max Jackson, Lane Pittman, Wade Forster, Casey Barnes, and Tori Forsyth.

Waugh remarks about his new album, "Here I am – this is a record about being proud to be gay."

Countrytown are celebrating 20 queer country artists leading the way, like Brandi Carlile, Orville Peck, Maren Morris, Michael Waugh, Paisley Fields and more!

“I'd love there to be an understanding of how accepting the country music industry is, as artists are of each other, not only from a sexuality point of view, but also mental health and trauma.”

From Shea Fisher to Kane Brown, Kristy Cox to Kora Naughton, Mickey Guyton to Keith Urban and more, here’s a wrap up of new releases in country world!