RuPaul’s Drag Race standout (Season 7, All Stars Season 2 and Season 6), Ginger Minj, has released her third studio album, Double Wide Diva, today, Friday, September 17. The skillfully self-proclaimed “Glamour Toad” is tapping into her own life story to share a collection of authentic and empowering songs, revealing a never-before-seen side of Ginger Minj. Fans can see an exclusive behind the scenes video on Entertainment Tonight today.
“This may be my story but I feel like the message is pretty universal,” Ginger Minj said. “No matter who you are or where you are from, find your inner diva and make her double wide!”
The global star’s official debut in the country music genre, features 8 total tracks, including the lead single, “Walk Tall,” which was co-written with country music singer/songwriter Brandon Stansell and Jeffrey James. The emotionally charged song was inspired by a pivotal moment in Ginger’s life and showcases her captivating vocal range. The album also features Ginger’s version of the iconic country music classic, “Friends In Low Places,” originally performed by Garth Brooks. “Sticks” was co-written by Ginger Minj, Brett McLaughlin and Gabe Lopez, and the song was produced by the esteemed Leland (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Boy, Erased). Ginger co-wrote each original song on the album, six of which alongside Brandon Stansell and Jeffrey James with producer Aaron Aiken. A vinyl deluxe edition of the album, that includes 2 bonus commentary tracks, is available for pre-order now alongside a standard vinyl edition as well.
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. After spending years touring the world, performing showtunes for Broadway royalty on national television, starring in the 2018 Netflix feature film Dumplin’ (Jennifer Anniston, Dove Cameron), and recording her two studio albums, Ginger is thrilled to go back to her roots, ready to introduce herself to the country music community with Double Wide Diva. The upcoming release follows the June 2021 release of Gummy Bear, which peaked at #2 on the iTunes Comedy Album Chart and her 2016 album, Sweet Tea. Earlier this month, Ginger finished as a runner-up on Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and is continuously working on exciting projects to come in 2021.
DOUBLE WIDE DIVA TRACK LIST
1. “Pretty” | Written by Ginger Minj, Brandon Stansell, Jeffrey James
2. “Walk Tall” | Written by Ginger Minj, Brandon Stansell, Jeffrey James
3. “Because Of This Town” | Written by Ginger Minj, Brandon Stansell, Jeffrey James
4. “Double Wide Diva” | Written by Ginger Minj, Brandon Stansell, Jeffrey James
5. “Losing Love” | Written by Ginger Minj, Brandon Stansell, Jeffrey James
6. “Sticks”| Written by Ginger Minj, Brett McLaughlin, Gabe Lopez
7. “Friends In Low Places” | Written by Earl Bud Lee, Dewayne Blackwell
8. “Walk Tall (Acoustic)” | Written by Ginger Minj, Brandon Stansell, Jeffrey James
Stream/Purchase Double Wide Diva HERE.
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