About OUTlaw Pride
Queer roots music, built for the OUTlaws.
Queer. Country. OUTlaw.
The original outlaws of country music were the ones who refused to fit in. We’re carrying that lineage forward.
OUTlaw Pride is a multifaceted music company: we book the talent, run the production, throw the festival, and release the records. Our home base is Texas, our reach extends to Nashville, and our community keeps growing every year.
So far, our events have raised over $21,000 for queer Texas nonprofits.
Nothing’s more outlaw than being queer in country music.
Four Sides Of The OUTlaw Family
One team, four ways we move queer roots music forward.
Talent Buying, Production & Events
Music programming and production for Austin’s best venues, plus Pride events, private parties, and corporate events.
OUTlaw Pride Records
Queer Roots Music. An independent label signing and supporting LGBTQ+ artists in country, Americana, folk, blues/soul, and Western.
OUTlaw Pride Fest
The first (and only) queer country music festival in Texas, benefiting local queer youth organizations.
OUTlaw Sessions
Live in-studio performances spotlighting queer roots artists. New sessions launching Pride Month 2026.
Julie Nolen
Little bit moody, little bit soulful country, a little in your face. Unapologetic. Bold.
Julie Nolen is a Texas-based singer-songwriter whose music blends raw storytelling with the grit of rock & roll. Born under the wide-open skies of West Texas, her songs carry the dust of desert highways and the resilience of those who call them home. A proud voice in queer country, Julie brings authenticity to a genre rooted in tradition, proving that country music is for everyone.
In 2025 and 2026, she was an official SXSW artist, showcasing her dynamic live performance. Now she’s rolling out a five-song project leading up to a full EP drop in time for AmericanaFest in September. The lead single, “Love Me When I’m Leaving,” sets the tone for a collection of songs that explore the beauty and heartbreak of moving on.
Whether playing an intimate acoustic set or leading a full band, Julie delivers music that’s as honest as it is powerful.
As Featured In
Coverage of OUTlaw Pride across major music and culture publications.
Austin Music Minute: OUTlaw Pride
Read →Best of AmericanaFest 2025, Best Day Party
Read →Queer Country Deep in the Heart of Texas
Read →Interview: OUTlaw PrideFest with Julie Nolen
Read →Your Queer Country Guide to SXSW 2026
Read →Lavender Country at OUTlaw Pride Fest
Read →OUTlaw Pride Fest 2022
Read →Julie Nolen Bids Farewell on “I Don’t Miss You”
Read →Work With OUTlaw Pride
Whether you’re booking a venue, signing with the label, performing at the festival, or partnering on a community event, we’d love to hear from you.