Orville Peck, a well-known country star, and the famous performer Willie Nelson have collaborated on a gay country song which the 90-year-old icon believes is very significant in today's context.
The duo released a video for their rendition of Ned Sublette’s 1981 song “Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other” on Friday. The song's lyrics make fun of gender and cowboy stereotypes.
In 2006, Nelson released his version of the song on Valentine's Day, to celebrate 'Brokeback Mountain' getting eight Academy Award nominations. Brokeback Mountain is a dramatic movie about two closeted cowboys who fall in love during the 1960s, '70s, and '80s.He found it very amusing and played it on his bus for 20 years. When
Brokeback Mountain Nelson told Time magazine was released, he felt it was the right time to bring it to light. Peck recently expressed to Rolling Stone
that it was Nelson’s idea to remake the song together. Being in the presence of Willie is very special, said Peck. Even though he is a legend, he exudes happiness.
Once Willie Nelson wants to collaborate with you, it's a huge boost for an artist who has felt excluded from the country music industry.
“As an artist who has sometimes felt excluded from the country music industry, once Willie Nelson wants to work with you, there’s really nothing the country world can say after that,” he added.
Willie emphasized how the subject matter of this song is extremely relevant at this time and wanted to give it a fresh perspective by joining forces with Peck. Peck told According toRolling Stone
, Willie Nelson isn't afraid to openly support the LGBTQIA+ community, and this is very encouraging. StampedeThe song “Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other” is the first single from Peck’s upcoming third album under Warner Records. Peck announced the album earlier this week in an Instagram post and mentioned that it would include duets with some of his friends.
Stampede Peck postponed the remaining dates of his 2023 tour last June to focus on his mental and physical well-being. This will be his first album since then. Bronco The decision to take a break last year was tough, but Peck feels healthier and happier now, and is looking forward to getting back on the road.
He also revealed a 43-date tour for his new album, which will begin in Asheville, North Carolina, on May 28. He told this weekRolling Stone
he feels better than ever and is eager to hit the road again.
