Melissa Etheridge & Wynonna Judd clap back at bigots: 'Get some therapy man'

This story originally appeared on Out.Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd don't have time for any prejudice.The iconic singers have not only made strides for the LGBTQ+ community over the years, but they're creating a safe space for every type of fan on their Raised on Radio Tour. As co-headliners, the artists are performing all of their greatest hits as they bring together a diverse group of supporters in cities coast to coast."I've been trying to get on stage with Wy for years! Wy and I were both raised playing live music in honky-tonks and bars. How I used to talk to an audience in a bar of 20 people is still the way I talk to an audience of 10,000 people. It's that connection and it's what we love to do," Etheridge tells Out. See on Instagram The singers admit that they've bridged the gap between LGBTQ+ and straight fans by putting together a setlist of timeless songs that serve as a soundtrack to everyone's lives. However, there's no denying Etheridge's profound impact on equality since her humble career beginnings.Every night of their tour, Etheridge receives love from her passionate lesbian fans who have connected with her personal and relatable songs over the years."These are my people! This is who I am. Back in the early '90s when no one was coming out and it was dangerous, it helped me become more of myself. I am gay and if you're not going to listen to my music, that's on you. Today, you've got artists gay from the get-go. Young ones don't really realize how far we've come, because we have. We've come a long way and let's celebrate that," Etheridge says.Although Wynonna Judd has a traditional and conservative fanbase, the talented entertainer warmly embraces her status as a gay icon. As her career in country music ascended over the decades, Judd has consistently spoken out about her deep connection to the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing a message of unconditional love and inclusion for all her fans."These are my family. Most of my fans are gay. I know that a