Last week, the world of Christian songs was crowned a new king — or, more accurately, queen. And the coronation was certainly one for the books.
We’re living in an era of sexual revolution. And unlike in the 60s, our radical change is a migration from the idea altogether. These days, the sexiest thing is “gender” — including the concept as it’s played onstage.
Relatedly, introducing drag queen Flamy Grant. From Her Highness’s official website:
[F]lamy Grant is a gospel & roots musician from the Bible Belt who will move you, soothe you, help you heal some trauma and always leave you laughing.
Flamy’s 2022 debut record Bible Belt Baby is the world’s first full-length contemporary Christian album by a drag performer — and a 2023 San Diego Music Award nominee for Best Pop Album.
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[F]lamy will convince you that:
- Nothing is sacred (but everything is holy).
- Shame belongs in the closet.
- You are a brilliant, resilient badass ready to take on the world.
On July 23rd, Flamy appeared with Derek Webb — “exvangelical” and former lead singer of 90s award-winning Christian rock band Caedmon’s Call — at his Nashville release party/concert for solo album The Jesus Hypothesis. The project includes tune titles such as “Some Gods Deserve Atheists” and “God in Drag.”
Also featured: a collaboration with Flamy, “Boys Will Be Girls.” The ditty’s gist:
[T]he greatest revenge is a life well-lived[Language Warning]:
So the loudest ‘f*** you’ and greatest gift that you could ever give
They are one and the same…
I heard Jesus loved and spent his life with those who
Were abandoned by proud and fearful men
So if a church won’t celebrate and love you
They’re believing lies that can’t save you or them
On Wednesday, Tiffany Arbuckle — AKA Christian act Plumb — posted a photo in praise of Derek’s show. In the frame: Tiffany, Derek, Flamy, and former Christian Contemporary Music singer (now out-and-proud lesbian) Jennifer Knapp.
In response to Tiffany’s touting, worship music artist (and erstwhile GOP congressional candidate) Sean Feucht tweeted condemnation:
If you’re wondering (about) the end goal of the deconstruction movement in the church…look no further than…@derekwebb’s new collab with a drag queen. These are truly the last days.
Continued…
Approved ~ MJM
