The Legacy
Lives On.
Preliminary to Miss Gay America, Miss Gay America Femme, and Gay America Esquire.
Whether you’re taking the stage or cheering from the audience, your place in the legacy begins here.
Miss Gay Fancy America✦Miss Gay America Femme✦Gay America Esquire✦In Honor of Coti Collins✦Gay America Preliminary, est. 2023✦
The 2026 Reigning Court
A new chapter of Fancy America begins.
- Miss Gay Fancy America 2026 Eboni Alexander Follow Eboni Alexander (opens in a new tab)
- Miss Gay Fancy America Femme 2026 Dorae Saunders Follow Dorae Saunders (opens in a new tab)
- Gay Fancy America Esquire 2026 Zach King Follow Zach King (opens in a new tab)
THREE STAGES · ONE LEGACY
Choose your
Coronation.
Three distinct competitions. One prestigious system. Each title carries the honor of preliminary status to the nation’s most storied stages.
THE CONTESTANT JOURNEY
From application
to the crown.
01
Registration
Submit your intent. Reserve your slot on the stage.
02
Preliminary Night
Interview. Talent. Evening gown. The full canon.
03
The Crowning
One name is called. A legacy is passed on.
IN LOVING HONOR
Coti Collins
Miss Gay America 2011
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE NAME
Her artistry became
our anthem.
Fancy America was founded to honor Coti Collins — Miss Gay America 2011 — whose grace, mentorship, and unforgettable portrayal of Reba McEntire’s Fancy continues to define what it means to command a stage. A legend in the world of female impersonation, Coti Collins (David Lowman) left a long-lasting memory in the world of pageantry. Known for her saying of “Never let anyone determine your self worth“ and to never give up on your dreams. Coti shared her love of drag and pageantry with everyone she was around. Living her dream, her talents took her to share the stage with Reba McEntire during her 1996 Tour and to stages all over the country; competing and winning various titles. Most notable being as Miss Gay America 2011. Sadly, after decades of dedication to our community of drag, Coti Collins passed away and left a huge hole in the hearts of many. In memory and love for her, Miss Gay Fancy America was created in dedication to her and the song she was best known for.
“Nothing better than this. I dreamed about it all my life”
– Coti Collins, Miss Gay America 2011
Are you ready…
to be Fancy?
The stage is set. The lights are hot. The crown is waiting for the next name in the story.
Owned & Produced By
Rainbow Crown Productions LLC.
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