Try GOLD - Free
Mickey Guyton on Family, Freedom & Finding Her Voice
Us Weekly
|July 07, 2025
On Independence Day, the “unintentional activist” is all about tradition — especially when it comes to food
It's well before dawn in China when we ping Mickey Guyton, who's there to compete on Singer 2025, a popular vocal competition airing on Hunan Television. But the Nashville dynamo appears unfazed by the 13-hour time difference. Speaking by phone, she's positively upbeat about her stint in Asia, raving about the climate's glowy effect on her skin — and the way Chinese culture honors children and the elderly. Plus, “You can even go for a walk at midnight and not worry about being kidnapped!” the country artist enthuses.
Life has been a whirlwind since Guyton, 42, broke out with her soul-stirring single “Black Like Me” in 2020. The tender but piercing ballad about racial alienation became the surprise touchstone she'd been looking for during a decade of relative obscurity.
This story is from the July 07, 2025 edition of Us Weekly.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Us Weekly
Us Weekly
The MAKING of a MODERN MOVIE STAR
Being a leading man in Hollywood requires a certain amount of alchemy.
6 mins
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
Burning Prince Andrew Questions Answered
After King Charles III stripped his brother Prince Andrew's titles, Us breaks down what the embattled royal's future will look like
2 mins
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
Inside Chris & Sophie's Love Connection
Newly single Chris Martin and Sophie Turner are finding comfort — and chemistry — in each other
1 min
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
They're Baffled by Teen Slang!
The phrase \"6-7\" has taken over social media as a catch-all for... something.
1 min
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
They Seek a Taste of Home While Abroad!
YES, SHE DOES WANT FRIES WITH THAT!
1 min
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
They Won't Grow Up! AND WE LIKE IT THAT WAY!
The Peter Pans of the Bravo hit (and their slightly more mature pals) sat down with Us ahead of a very messy season 11
3 mins
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
They Coax Spouses Into Posing for Silly Snapshots!
PLEASE, HONEY, JUST ONE MORE!
1 min
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
THE BRITISH CELEBRITY BOYFRIEND PHENOMENON
Leave your Labubus and Birkins at home: Hollywood's hottest accessory isn't a designer item, it's the British Celebrity Boyfriend (BCB). Us breaks down who they are and what makes them so desirable
1 mins
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
Taylor Momsen
Her Pretty Reckless Christmas is on CD and vinyl Nov. 14. But first, cool yule picks!
1 min
November 24, 2025
Us Weekly
How Therapy Saved His Life
After the MLB suspended Alex Rodriguez in 2013 for using performance-enhancing drugs, he decided to give therapy a try. “Twenty-five years ago, when I first started my career, it was a big no-no in the locker room, but I think today... it’s actually celebrated,” the former New York Yankees shortstop and third baseman, 50, told Us at the Nov. 3 premiere of his HBO docu-series, Alex vs ARod. Looking back, Rodriguez believes therapy made him not only a better baseball player but also a better father and friend. Rodriguez’s involvement in the league’s infamous Biogenesis scandal kept him off the field for the entire 2014 season. He went on to play two more years with the Yankees before retiring and going into sports broadcasting, but that's not to say he’s stopped keeping up with his old team. Rodriguez tells Us he believes the Bronx Bombers still have “potential” despite not having won a World Series since 2009.
1 mins
November 24, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size