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FAITH AND FREEDOM
We all belong at the table of communion. The opening ceremony was a beautiful display, and the ire of a bitter sect of Christianity shows how small the God they believe in is.
It’s no accident that Flamy’s drag name is an homage to Amy Grant, the undisputed queen of Christian music and 90s chart-topping pop artist. Much of Flamy’s music centers on the queer spiritual journey, telling stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma in a world where LGBTQ+ people are frequently ignored by, harmed in, or ejected from religious spaces. With a bold lip, a big lash, and a blistering voice, Flamy drags audiences to a soulful, uplifting church of her own making. Flamy’s 2022 debut Bible Belt Baby, garnered international attention when it reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Charts. Her music has over 750,000 streams on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon music. Her sophomore album, CHURCH (available September 27, 2024), tells a story of queer resilience, recovery from religious trauma, and self-discovery. A powerhouse vocalist and intrepid songwriter who blends folk, gospel, and roots, Flamy drags you into a therapeutic, theatrical mix of storytelling and song.