Rainbow Rodeo — “Songs That Made Me Gay”

Published October 1, 2026 by Rainbow Rodeo | Read Original Article

Canadian country artist Trubiak was recently featured in Rainbow Rodeo’s Songs That Made Me Gay podcast series, a personal look at the music and artists that helped shape the lives and identities of queer country artists.

In the episode, Trubiak reflects on the influence of three iconic country and pop-country voices — Dolly Parton, Olivia Newton-John, and Tanya Tucker — and the important role their music played while growing up in Flin Flon, Manitoba.

More than simply discussing musical influences, the episode explores how these artists and their music became part of Trubiak’s personal journey, helping shape the artist and person he would eventually become.

The feature offers another meaningful connection between Trubiak’s music, Northern Manitoba roots, and the broader queer country community. It also follows Rainbow Rodeo’s earlier coverage of Trubiak’s album Jukebox in Exile, continuing a growing connection between the artist and the publication.

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Read the full feature and learn more about the episode on Rainbow Rodeo.