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A queer country artist tells the real story of claiming his identity, his genre, and his spotlight.
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In this episode
- The personal meaning behind the new single Pull the Trigger
- How a viral TikTok cover opened doors in LA's queer country scene
- What his time on The Voice taught him about taking career risks
- Why building community mattered as much as building an audience
About this episode
Cornelius Versa grew up loving country music — but it took years (and a few sparkly cowboy hats) to finally claim his place in it. This week on Pride, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a conversation about finding identity, building community, and stepping into the spotlight on his own terms.Cornelius — also known as the Crystal Cowboy — opens up about his experience on The Voice, the personal story behind his new single Pull the Trigger, and how TikTok (including a viral Wicked country cover!) helped him connect with LA’s queer country scene. He also shares the story of meeting his husband in college, why taking risks changed his career, and gives Caitlynn a hilarious (and slightly chaotic) lesson in yodeling.
Cornelius’s new single Pull the Trigger is available now on all streaming platforms.
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About PRIDE
On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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