The “Make A Scene” singer took the stage on a vibrant float, showcasing a bold and festive ensemble. She wore a striking red leather corset paired with matching mini shorts, layered under a cream feather-trimmed coat that added a glamorous yet practical touch to combat the rainy and chilly Thanksgiving weather.

On Instagram, the rising star expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, “a lot to be thankful for this year ❤️ thank you so much for having me @macys [sic]!!!!” Her post included photos from her performance, highlighting her dynamic stage presence and bold holiday-themed outfit.

One user commented, “When you order Taylor Swift from Temu.” Another echoed the sentiment, “Am I the only one who thinks Dasha looks and sounds just like Taylor Swift?” A similar comment read, “Dasha looking like Taylor Swift…”

Critiques of her performance and styling also surfaced. “So anyone watching the @NBCPhiladelphia parade? Why did they have to dress @dasha like Taylor Swift? That outfit was not a good look for that song either,” one viewer remarked. Another user, seemingly unimpressed, wrote, “This Dasha person at the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is annoying.”

“Watching the Macy’s Day parade and Dasha just performed just my personal opinion, but she’s not trying to be a Taylor Swift wanna be is she [sic]?” wondered another netizen.

Despite the mixed feedback, some viewers celebrated her appearance and performance. “Really excited to see @dasha__music and the @KCRangerettes at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” one fan shared. “Way to represent Texas!”

“Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Turkey Day. I’m on the way to the Macy’s Day Parade. Full glam, girls. Been up since like 4:30. It’s raining freaking cats and dogs. And I’m gonna be standing on a float for two hours in the rain waving, and then at the end, I perform ‘Austin’ at 9:53 Eastern and Pacific time. So, by the way, tune in and watch me slay…” she shared.

Dasha’s journey with “Austin” has been a transformative one. During an April 2024 interview with Eamonn Kelly on Smooth Radio, she delved into the inspiration for the song and the rapid changes it brought to her life. Speaking candidly, Dasha described the raw emotions that fueled her writing.

She went on to add, “And I was, like, in this year and a half situationship with this guy in Nashville, and I was just. At a certain point, ‘Austin’s, like, the breaking point on my album of, like, wow, I’ve actually been letting you treat me so poorly. I’m not gonna do that anymore.”

Dasha reflected on how her life changed after the song’s release, particularly as she entered the country music scene through major events like the CMT Awards.

“I mean, it was just wild. And during rehearsals a few days before, ’cause we got in, I think, on Wednesday or so, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, we were all rehearsals for the show.”

Dasha’s rise in country music isn’t limited to her chart success. Earlier this year, she made her debut at the CMT Awards, where she performed “Austin.” Recalling the experience, she shared how welcomed she felt by country music’s biggest stars.

“I met Kelsea Ballerini backstage, and she was so, so sweet, such an angel. Laney Wilson…was like giving me big sisterly advice,” Dasha said, adding that she was unsure how the industry’s “newbie” vibe would be. To her surprise, everyone was “unbelievably welcoming.”

She attended the awards evening in a light purple strapless gown with intricate cutouts, embodying sophistication as she celebrated alongside the biggest names in country music.