Holy Rollers 25, directed by Shawna Virago and Lindsay Gauthier, features Virago reading books banned for their LGBTQ+ content - a defiant gesture against the censorship targeting her community. The song itself, featuring Virago's punk country sound, is a haunting meditation on willful ignorance and the weaponization of faith in contemporary America, is transformed by video into an act of resistance with its insouciant attitude and playful attitude.

Crew: Sean Dorsey and Heidi Erickson

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Shawna Virago stands as a pioneering figure in American roots music, blending punk energy with country storytelling to create a sound that defies easy categorization. Based in San Francisco, she has been a trailblazer for transgender representation in music since the 1990s, touring nationally and releasing critically acclaimed albums that tackle themes of identity, resilience, and social justice. Her previous album, Blood in Her Dreams, was named one of the best albums of the year by Billboard Magazine and showcased her evolution as both a musician and storyteller, cementing her reputation as what Rainbow Rodeo calls "the fairy godmother of trans country artists."