Can Courtney Act Make It As More Than ‘Just’ a Singing Drag Queen?
After watching “Welcome to Disgraceland,” the new video from Courtney Act, the Australian “glamerous diva” and one-time Australian Idol semi-finalist, I’m left wondering: Would she be notable minus the drag act?
Real name Shane Jenek, Courtney has some notoriety in Australia for failing to get past the Idol audition round as a guy, but making it all the way to the 13th spot as a lady. She’s heading out on an international (the U.S. and Europe) summer tour, and “Disgraceland” is her attempt to generate some name recognition.
I like the video. Courteny is stunning, the muscled guys in the background don’t hurt, and the song just might find its way into the clubs. But aside from donning a blonde wig and giving Lady Gaga a shout out in the lyrics, what sets her apart from other female pop act hopefuls? I’d venture to say: her balls.
Ugh, this has to be the most forgettable song EVER. Not only is she talking, but there’s so much autotune!
The dancer boys from Nevermind (the club where it is filmed) are hot, but the whole thing is simply promotion for the Disgraceland night that she runs at the club on Friday… well, if you consider simply adding the name to the “song” and the title “promotion.”
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Shockingly bad. So the answer to this stories title; NO.
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I think its a pretty fun video and I say its about time drag artists stepped into the spotlight where they deserve to be. I hope we see more of this Courtney.
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I really wish she hadn’t referenced Lady Gaga. So irritating.
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Courtney is lovely, and so’s Shane :)
Seeing her at Nevermind in Sydney was a treat x