Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 525

My natural tendency to be
a part of the social scene
started around age six.
I used to disappear out
the front door and go for
a walk by myself, talking
to all the neighbors as if I
was interviewing them and
my mother would have to
come and find me. And, If
I wasn’t doing that, I was
playing dress up or running
my own lemonade stand.
I craved adventure and
exploring new things. I have
remained that way my entire
life. Sometimes, it means I
want to do too much at the
same time. That can be a
good thing and a curse...So,
my advice to my younger
self would be to slow down
just a tad and really focus
on one thing at a time. Keep
that love of adventure, but
try to enjoy each minute a
little more before moving
onto the next.
Where do you hope your
music career will take
you?
I would love for the world to
hear my music and share
my love for this amazing
form of expression. I plan
to continue recording and
performing for as long as I
can. One day, my dream is
to win a Grammy award!
Aside from music, you
have other interests and
careers. Please fill us in.
You may not know this,
but I am an accomplished
equestrian, having ridden
and competed most of
my life. Still to this day,
spending a day at the barn
with my horse is one of
my greatest pleasures.
I also enjoy working the
red carpet, being a part
of the social scene, and
supporting many charitable
organizations. Lastly, but
certainly not least, I love to
travel all over the world with
my husband and experience
the different cultures. Seeing
new things and learning
more about the world
around me is extremely
valuable to me.
What artist or artists are
you currently influenced
by musically?
There are many artists that
have influenced me. Some
you may not have even
heard of; however, the top
four are Judy Garland, Lady
Gaga, Barbra Streisand,
and Dolly Parton.
What do you admire
most about the LGBTQ
audience?
The freedom to be creative
and have fun during a
performance. The fact that
nothing is off limits inspires
me to really get into the
music and connect with
the crowd. And, of course,
being an arbiter of style
and fashion throughout
my life, their personal flair
and unique viewpoints are
a valuable addition to the
world of entertainment.
What is new on the
horizon?
I have been nominated for
awards for my cover of the
iconic anthem, What the
World Needs Now is Love,
by Jackie DeShannon. I will
be performing more shows
nationally and even globally;
shows are in the works for
London in early 2024. I’d
very much like to tour the
gay clubs in NYC, LA and
Chicago, perhaps judge a
drag show in each of those
cities--I have some plans for
Pride 2024. There are some
more things in the works
that I am very excited about,
but the details are still being
ironed out, so stay tuned!