To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mary Gauthier’s Drag Queens In Limousines KRS Nashville is reissuing her acclaimed debut album on vinyl for the first time ever! The limited-edition vinyl package will include new retrospective liner notes written by Gauthier, as she reflects on the road that led to the recording and the impact it had on her inspiring path forward.
Released independently on September 13th, 1999, Drag Queens In Limousines introduced the world to a special songwriter whose character-based narratives spoke of the outsiders, those not considered the “normal” members of society. It is a record holding a voice impossible to draw comparison to, and lyrics and stories alien to anything that resonated from The Grand Ole Opry’s stage beforehand. Mary Gauthier was the first openly queer person to play The Opry, and for us at KRS, this record encapsulates things new, exciting, bold, while being an absolute standout to what the realm of Americana has to offer. This is an authentic American experience, cliches weren’t needed. Mary is a legend. This record will always feel new, exciting, and bold. We love her and we love this record, and we love Drag Queens In Limousines.
In addition, we are thrilled to share that on Tuesday 9/17, the Americana Music Association’s AMERICANAFEST will kick off with an All-Star Tribute to Mary Gauthier, featuring Lori McKenna, Rodney Crowell, Gretchen Peters, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Steve Poltz and many more to be announced. Gauthier will also perform Drag Queens In Limousines in its entirety at this special event that will take place at The City Winery at 7pm. On Thursday 9/19, as part of AMERICANAFEST, veteran journalist Jewly Hight will host the discussion, Drag Queens In Limousines Forever: The importance and influence of Mary Gauthier’s Songs. |
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