Page 66 of Falls From Grace
Savannah has been somewhat absent from the public eye since her divorce and the subsequent breakup of her band, but as publicity ramps up for her impending solo album Beware the Fury, it’s exciting to see her appearing so relaxed and free, and more than ready to conquer the mainstream charts.
As for Brynn Marshall, little is yet publicly known about the stunning singer bringing out the sapphic thirst in Savannah Grace, but we bring you this very important piece of reporting from her Instagram account:
1) She can rock a flannel shirt to the point we had no choice but to reproduce the compelling evidence here, here and here, just in case you needed to stare at it intensely for any length of time.
[photo caption: this is gay]
2) She’s previously attended Pride events in LA.
[photo caption: being eaten alive by rainbows]
3) There is more than one past picture of her canoodling with what can only be described as gal pals.
[photo caption: roommates for life and in bed probably.]
Savannah and Brynn are more than just duet partners; they wrote the romantic song together after Savannah reportedly discovered Brynn’s considerable talents while they were cozily on vacation together in Vermont and staying in Savannah’s home. Listen, we just report the news, people! But when the NYT tried to probe her on this point, Savannah poured cold water over that particular daydream.
“No, Brynn and I are not in a relationship. Due to scheduling clashes, we actually didn’t even film the video at the same time, but we’re obviously thrilled our green screen acting was so successful!”
Will this stop us from hitting repeat to see Savannah Grace practically making out with a window - in a gay way - to our heart’s content? Definitely not.
NPR Fresh Air
Interview with Savannah Grace
Transcript excerpt
NPR: You mentioned earlier that part of what prompted you to come out at this point in your life and career was to make yourself visible as a representation of a publicly queer person from Tennessee. You’ve discussed the impact of the current political landscape and increased targeting of queer people across the United States and it’s very clear the concern you hold for queer and gender diverse youth in our country, particularly in conservative states. What was your experience like, as a young queer person in Tennessee? Did you identify as such?
Savannah: Well…
NPR: This sounds difficult for you to talk about. Would you prefer we moved on?
Savannah: No, I think it’s important to talk about. [Pause] I grew up in a very small rural town in Tennessee, you know, the kind where everyone went to the same two churches. My mom got married when I was eleven and my stepfather was very religious. We didn’t have a lot - well, we didn’t have anything! - but my parents were very proud and the church was a big part of that, I guess, projection at wanting to be respectable.
I first realized I liked a girl when I was almost seventeen and I didn’t know what to do with that information. I was just trying to sort of… process it. My mom found out and threw me out of the house. In a way, I like to think she was maybe trying to protect me? My stepfather’s views were strong and he could be very violent towards us as his step-children, and I have no doubt as to what he would have done had I stayed.
NPR: Were you able to return to the family home?
Savannah: No, from then on, I had to find my own way in the world. It was incredibly frightening, but it was also the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I made my way to Nashville. I had to grow up, fast. I found amazing friendships. I found myself surrounded in music. If I’d stayed where I was, I’m not sure what would have happened to me. Certainly not the life I have now!
NPR: Can I ask, as time has passed, have you and your family been able to repair the relationship?
Savannah: Short story… no. We’ve both tried, in our own ways. My mother decided when I married a man that I was acceptable in the family fold again, but I knew this was a false kind of acceptance. I knew who I was on the inside, and to be only seen as worthy of their love if my partner was a man… well that hurt. At a certain point in time, I realized that I didn’t want that kind of relationship with my family. I have made sure that they are set up and that if they ever need anything I can help, but we don’t have close contact.
NPR: What I’m hearing is that despite your family’s rejection of you, you financially support them?
Savannah: Of course. They’re my family.
NPR: I also understand that you fund services for queer and homeless youth in your home state. Is that, in a way, what you wished the young Savannah Grace had access to when you found yourself alone?
Savannah: No. Because I didn’t find myself alone. I was incredibly fortunate to find both friends and supports when I needed them. I think that sometimes people in liberal states have this naïve idea that queer people living in conservative areas should just get the hell out. But it’s our home. It’s my home. And I want to do whatever I can to make it a safe place for everyone.
NPR: Tell me about Brynn Marshall.
Savannah: Brynn is an incredibly talented musician. Everyone should listen to her upcoming album.
NPR: She’s also a queer musician herself, who you discovered?
