MEET THE DRAG QUEENS SPENDING THOUSANDS TO IMPERSONATE TAYLOR SWIFT

A tall, red-lipped blonde steps onstage wearing a fringe bodysuit embellished with rhinestones. At a crowded venue bathed in sunset-colored lights, Swifties scream along to the lyrics of “Cruel Summer.”

The 30-year-old is Carrie Dawn or Canada’s top Swift impersonator, a title given to her by local event organizers.

Since Swift began the first leg of her Eras Tour this year, several drag queens have gone viral on TikTok for faithfully imitating the superstar’s sets and appearance

Swift impersonators spread joy and make a living through performing. As Swift continues to rise in popularity and demand, these drag queens showcase a glimpse of the Eras Tour experience to Swifties who have or have not watched her concerts.

Dawn said she feels honored to portray Swift as an artist and that a wide audience gravitates toward her energy and kindness. “Taylor has such a loyal fanbase that people will literally go into debt for her,” she said. “I may be one of those people, but I haven’t gone into debt for her yet. Not yet.”