Long before she held court as a finalist on season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ginger reigned as The Comedy Queen of The South from her homebase in Orlando, Florida. The self-professed “nicest bitch you’ll ever meet” cites classic funny ladies Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and Dolly Parton as her idols. “Anyone who can pile three wigs on their head, squeeze their body into a beaded and rhinestoned gown and serve humor alongside the glamour is my hero,” says Minj. That’s why she coined the term “Glamour Toad” to describe her unique persona.

With an exciting new collection on the horizon, Ginger Minj is tapping into her genuine southern roots and ready to introduce herself to the country music genre with her third studio album, Double Wide Diva, releasing September 17.