With awards season officially in full swing, GLAAD is ready to celebrate the LGBTQ artists who thrived throughout 2022. On Wednesday (Jan. 18), GLAAD announced the nominees for the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. In the awards show’s main music category for outstanding music artist, 10 queer artists received recognition for their 2022 albums, including Demi Lovato, Kim Petras, Anitta, Fletcher, Hayley Kiyoko, MUNA, Betty Who, Honey Dijon, Orville Peck and Rina Sawayama. In a statement released alongside the nominations, GLAAD’s CEO and president Sarah Kate Ellis condemned the continued attacks against the community, noting the continued importance of LGBTQ stories being told. “Spirit Day” The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)“Transgender Rights II” Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)“Virtel It Like It Is: Gay Velma Drives GOP Mad” Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Source: CNN January 18, 2023 23:48 UTC