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Queer Trivia
She's an American singer-songwriter.
She was born on April 10, 1990, in Arlington, Texas. Her parents owned a hair salon in the city, which remains in operation to this day. She spent much of her childhood at the salon, eventually taking on roles there as a front desk clerk and guest coordinator.
She first discovered her singing talent during a party at her parents' salon, where she performed karaoke versions of songs by Patsy Cline and LeAnn Rimes. Her natural ability impressed those around her, and her father began encouraging her to perform more often.
One of her earliest public performances took place at Johnnie High's Country Music Revue, a show reminiscent of the Grand Ole Opry. It was then that she realized, "This is my calling."
She began touring her home state of Texas at just 11 years old, with her father serving as both her manager and booking agent. Frequently performing in Dallas and Fort Worth, she played in bars and clubs across the region.
In her late teens and early twenties, she independently released three studio albums through small labels. During this time, she relocated to Nashville to further her career in country music. After the streaming success of her 2015 self-titled EP, she signed a publishing deal, which eventually led to a recording contract.
Her major-label debut studio album, Hero (2016), released through Columbia Nashville, showcased a blend of country and R&B influences. The album’s lead single, “My Church,” became her breakthrough hit on country radio, paving the way for a string of successful follow-up tracks including “80s Mercedes,” “I Could Use a Love Song,” and “Rich.”
Her outspoken nature and willingness to address social and political issues, such as advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, gender equality, and racial justice, have garnered both strong support and notable backlash within the country music industry.
On June 9, 2024 she came out as bisexual.
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