How a single runway song became a unique milestone in drag competition history
In short: When RuPaul's Drag Race season 7 premiered in 2015, it brought more than just new judges. It broke a subtle pattern in the show's musical identity, marking the only time the series ever reused a specific runway theme song.
The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, which began airing on March 2, 2015, arrived during a period of significant growth for the franchise. The season premiere saw a live and same-day viewership of 350,000, representing a 20% increase in audience numbers compared to the preceding season. This momentum was so strong that by March 20, 2015, LogoTV had already granted the series an early renewal for an eighth season.
While the judging panel saw shifts—with Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley rotating responsibilities alongside RuPaul and Michelle Visage—the musical landscape held a unique distinction. The runway segment featured the song "Sissy That Walk," a track also used during season 6. This made season 7 the only installment in the show's history to reuse a runway song. The season's sonic identity was deeply tied to RuPaul's album 'Born Naked,' which also provided the closing credits theme, "Fly Tonight."
The competition itself featured 14 contestants vying for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," a $100,000 cash prize, and a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics. The season concluded with Violet Chachki emerging as the winner, ahead of runners-up Ginger Minj and Pearl. The cast's talent was further showcased on the digital compilation album 'RuPaul Presents: CoverGurlz 2,' released on February 3, 2015, which featured 14 covers of RuPaul's previous hits performed by the season's competitors.
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