Best Drag Queen
May May Graves
Instagram: @maymaygraves
May May Graves is the kind of queen who does it all. Since releasing her debut album, Monsters, in 2018, she has owned and managed a burlesque studio, worked on another album and started writing a book — all while continuing to serve fierce looks. After doing drag for more than 15 years, she has perfected her ’80s horror movie “Final Girl” style. Much of her inspiration comes from Siouxsie Sioux, Vanity 6 and Poly Styrene as well as Jennifer Tilly and Linnea Quigley.
The fictitious backstory of this queen is one of a blue-haired girl who died in 1989 and woke up in her own grave decades later. Graves’ real history starts with the Church of Christ where she got comfortable entertaining large crowds through preaching. Now she performs for the queer crowds of JR.’s and S4. Her own style differs from traditional pageant drag, looking more like something from a nightmare with ghostly white make-up and macabre designs.
Embodying the spirit of Halloween all year round, May May Graves has taken DFW by storm and shows no sign of slowing down. You can find her hosting the Happy Hour of Horror at Charlie’s Star Lounge every second Tuesday of the month, and all her music is available to stream online.
— Melissa Whitler
Best Drag King
Logan Liqueur
Facebook.com/LoganLiqueur
Maybe the drag QUEENS are the ones getting all the attention these days from the politicians, but the drag KINGS are out there too, working just as hard at their craft and for their community. And this year’s RVA winner for Best Drag King, Logan Liqueur, is making his mark on the DFW drag scene. Logan — billed as “the cock, the tail AND the tease” — performs with Mustache Envy at Sue Ellen’s, at Moondance Brunch and, of course, at Buck Wylde’s Sausage Party. Check your local listings for Logan’s next performance and get your own taste of the tease.
— Tammye Nash
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Best Drag Brunch
Virgin Hotels Dallas
A just-right blend of top-tier talent delivering high-energy entertainment in a tasteful and stylish setting earned Virgin Hotel Dallas’ an Editor’s Choice nod as Best Drag Brunch in the 2025 Readers Voice Awards. Combining stellar performances with delicious food and cocktails, not to mention a commitment to showcasing local drag excellent means Virgin Hotels Dallas is setting the bar for what a drag brunch should be.
— Tammye Nash
Best Emcee
Cassie Nova
Instagram: @CasssieNovaRocks
Best Newcomer
Arya Jealous
Linktr.ee/AryaJealousDrag
Best Drag Brunch
Buck Wylde’s Sausage Party 39
Held every third Sunday at La Toxica, 2914 Main St.
Instagram: @BuckWylde_DragKing
Best Drag Pageant
Miss Gay USofA 9
Instagram: @USofApageants