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For longtime HMCKC member Scott England, country music was never really his thing. “Sure, I liked some of the pop crossover stuff, but it wasn’t really my genre,” he admits. But through preparing for Y’all Means All, he found himself digging deeper into the music and lyrics—gaining a whole new perspective on country music’s connection […]
For Michael Reyes, Y’all Means All is more than just a country music concert—it’s a celebration of the genre’s rich storytelling, inclusivity, and powerful messages. “Some people who don’t love country music may think it’s all about good ol’ boys drinking beer, driving trucks, fishing, trains, Mama, and whiskey,” Michael says. “While there’s some truth […]
For Matthew Allen, Y’all Means All isn’t just a concert—it’s a statement. “This show is a beacon of hope, inclusion, and resilience,” he says. “It’s about reclaiming space in a genre that hasn’t always felt welcoming to everyone and making sure that every voice, every story, and every heart has a place in this music.” […]
For Evan Childress, Y’all Means All is about more than just country music—it’s about belonging. “There are so many aspects to country music outside of the stereotypes that immediately come to mind,” Evan explains. “We highlight the influence women, the queer community, and Black people have had on country music—history that sometimes gets lost in […]
For Tyler Harvey, Y’all Means All represents a broader and more inclusive vision of country music—one where everyone has a seat at the table. “Country music has long been associated with certain demographics, certain stories, and certain sounds,” Tyler explains. “However, we are beginning to see that the genre as a whole is actually much […]
For Joe Marrocco, Y’all Means All is more than just a concert title—it’s a message of inclusion and unity. “Things that divide us are distractions from who we truly are internally,” Joe explains. “The ways we categorize and then marginalize one another is destructive. I believe our differences, like being trans, gay, BIPOC, or differently-abled, […]
For Cedar Valdez, Y’all Means All is about celebrating queerness in a musical space that hasn’t always been welcoming. “This concert has been such a great experience to prepare for,” Cedar shares. “Its significance to me surrounds celebrating queerness in a style of music that, in my life, has often been associated with conservative and […]
For Greg Maupins, Y’all Means All is more than just a concert—it’s a declaration of belonging. “This is a concert that’s about celebrating our representation in all genres of music,” Greg shares. “It’s about claiming our space as queer folk and people of color in a space that we have always occupied, even when we […]
Our voices sing for progress, your support makes us stronger. Welcome to season 39 and the wonderful legacy that is the Heartland Men’s Chorus Kansas City! We remain hopeful and steadfast in our vision of singing to inspire a world of love and acceptance. And while that seems daunting at the present time, we must […]
As we prepare to open our season with All is Bright, I want to share just how important this performance has become, “from the podium”. This season was planned through a hopeful lens of winning the battle against an ideology of greed, hate, ignorance, and intolerance with this year’s recent election. Suddenly things have changed. […]
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