From Peach County to DC: Critter Fixer Vets invited to White House reception, Small rain chance overnight into Thursday. Barbara Jo Walker wore a two-piece swimsuit that featured flowers on the front. Leah has been performing since the age of 10 and spent 2 years in Nashville studying music at Belmont University. Warner Robins resident Betty Cantrell won the Miss America crown Sunday night. She said on Instagram that she sang The Joke by Brandi Carlile and shared a video from a rehearsal. Fifty-nine contestants emerged from Hollywood to perform in a Showcase Round in front of a live studio audience. All Rights Reserved. She accompanied U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva on a USO tour that included a drop down in Iraq. Betty Cantrell. Savvy Shields wore a sweetheart-style black mermaid gown that was an elevated version of a classic little black dress. That was definitely a defining moment for me. "Vanessa: Welcome back!". I would love to see her turn this Nashville opportunity into something thats enriching for her, he said. Norma Smallwood represented Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the pageant. [26] Cantrell also presented the award for Single Record of the Year with Jake Owen at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3, 2016, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Cantrell entered on a platform of "Healthy Georgia, Strong America." The mermaid skirt hugged Cantrell in all the right places and the blue and silver rhinestones are a nice addition. I also love crime thrillers, Top Chef, and Masterchef. High Drama Out Now, Headlines: Leah Marlene, Lauren Alaina Tours, Billy Gilman Goes Bluegrass. [23] Other members of Team FNV include Jessica Alba, Stephen Curry, Kristen Bell, Nick Jonas, Colin Kaepernick, Christie Rampone, and more. Nina Davuluri won the title of Miss America 2013 in a bright yellow evening gown that she described as "the more sexy version" of Belle's dress in "Beauty and the Beast," according to the LA Times. When you can get it, Whats coming to Middle Georgia? she was singing. We do know from a video on a certain entertainment news site that she leaves Katy speechless with her performance. [13][14] Her platform was "Healthy Children, Strong America," a reflection of growing up on a farm in Georgia, and of her parents who are physical therapists. Betty Cantrell's full name is Baciliky Andris "Betty" Cantrell. [2][3][4], Cantrell entered her first pageant in late 2013. [22] Additionally, to further promote her platform of "Healthy Children, Strong America," Cantrell and Team FNV announced a partnership to "promote fruits and vegetables" via Twitter shortly after Cantrell won Miss America 2016. [31] The couple later had a formal wedding ceremony for friends and family on April 13, 2018 in Macon, Georgia in Cantrell's hometown Greek Orthodox church. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. Tune in American Idol starting Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT | 7 p.m. CT on your local ABC station and the next day on Hulu. Burke was crowned wearing a simple, black bathing suit. Miss America Betty Cantrell returned to Georgia this weekend for a homecoming celebration fit for a queen. "I have flaws. Barnes took home the crown in a strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline. Ford took home the crown wearing a long white dress with gold detailing on the straps. It aired live on ABC. He first appeared in Showtime at the Apollo in 2016 and then appeared on Americas Got Talent in 2017 at age 16 (now 21) auditioning with Whos Loving You. He received the Golden Buzzer from judge Howie Mandel and made it all the way to the semifinals. Pamela Eldred accepted her crown in a beautiful sequined dress. In her introduction segment, she says she's been singing since the age of 3 and her biggest dream is to be the voice. Ahead of this year's Miss America pageant on Thursday, here's a look back at the gowns winning contestants have worn over the years. Miss America 2016, a singer, is now vying for "American Idol" glory. Mod Sun Breaks Silence About His Reported Breakup With Avril Lavigne On Instagram, Indy Got The Most Sisterly Advice From Lorde About Breaking Into The Music Business, Florence Pugh Returns To Music On New Duet With Brother Toby Sebastian, Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Oscars, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. Next stop? A student at Mercer University and a graduate of Mount de Sales Academy, Cantrell has put her studies on hold while she serves out her title. Here's his take on Chris Stapleton's 'Tennessee Whiskey' from 2020. Williams made history in a pink halter-style gown embellished with crystals. She is the first Miss Georgia to be crowned Miss America since Neva Jane Langley, Miss America 1953. with a vocal performance for the talent portion of the competition. Cantrell said she plans to use the Miss America platform to help pursue her goal of becoming a singer. The 27-year-old posted a Tik Tok video a few months back, saying she had made it to the celebrity judge round after producers reached out ot her. A video clip on his phone shows Betty dancing by herself at her birthday party, lip-syncing her own music. Watch popular content from the following creators: Betty Maxwell(@realbettymaxwell), Moving Pictures Prod(@movingpicturesproduction), GeorgiaDronePros(@georgiadronepros), PageantQnA(@theessenceofbeautiful), Madison Curtis Coaching(@madisoncurtiscoaching) . She won the talent competition singing opera! Alabama's Lady K, also known as Kezia Istonia, has been making music since the age of 8. Her talent in the pageant was singing. Your vocals are top-notch and being named Miss America isn't too shabby, either. Teresa Scanlan won Miss America in a one-shoulder white dress adorned with more than 2,000 beads and crystals, according to the Omaha World-Herald. So much in fact, that later in the night Cantrell went on to be crowned Miss America 2016. The pageant was temporarily discontinued after 1927 as a result of bad press surrounding the event, as well as growing pressures from religious and women's groups. On live television, Kelly Ripa remarked that "Betty Cantrell" is a Miss America name, but Cantrell's given name is a bigger hint of her future crowning. RMHEPPBB - Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell sings "Georgia on my Mind" to service members during the USO's 75th Anniversary Spring Tour at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, March 15, 2016. Caressa Cameron won the 2010 Miss America title wearing a skin-tight one-shoulder yellow dress with a rhinestone top. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell is crowned Miss America 2016 by Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev on September 13, 2015. . Students across the land, including at her high school alma mater Mount de Sales Academy, heard her lecture on being healthy, and she sheared her wavy brown hair for charity before Christmas. Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell wore a two-piece ensemble for the competition. eliminated with a performance of Breakeven, American Idol 2023 Polls: Rate Auditions 2, Vote Best Performance, American Idol 2023 Recap Auditions 2: Season 21 VIDEOS, American Idol Alum Goes Viral After Sharing his Fake Trauma, American Idol: Matt Wilson Sings with Purity and Believablity, American Idol 2023 Auditions 2: Meet The Contestants (Photos), AGT: All Stars Finale Spoilers: Celebrity/Contestant Pairings Photos, AGT All Stars: Tom Ball and Voices of Hope Stun with Queen Cover, The Voice: Brynn Cartelli Drops Fan Favorite Second Hand Smoke, Adam Lambert Ages in Getting Older Video. His audition of Ariana Grandes Into You had the judges gushing over him calling him the best voice they had heard in Kentucky. Reflecting on what really resonated with her, it wasnt handing out country music awards, the applause while opening for the Oak Ridge Boys or the endless posing and picture taking. Three years later, he is now 27. As only the second Miss Georgia to win the title, her travels give her an even greater appreciation for the soil under her gladiator sandals. The 27-year-old, now of Jupiter, Florida, also had a few viral impressions videos. Leah does, however, impress the judges. She wiped tears from her eyes as slow, deep drum rolls led into a lone bugle playing taps. His style was a mixture of pop and R&B. tu? For the interview portion of the nationally televised event held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Cantrell was asked a question about "Deflategate" and whether Tom Brady cheated. McKnight wore a stunning white ruffled dress that had a long tail attached to the back. For her crowning moment, Lauren Nelson wore a black gown with a French lace bodice and beaded bottom. Her bra size is 32 C and shoe size is 7 (US). Marilyn Van Derbur wore a white ball gown with gloves during her crowning moment. She won the talent competition singing opera! Jacob Moran Jacob, a singing nurse from Dansville, Michigan, was on Season 17 of American Idol when he was 24. [21], As Miss America, Cantrell served as the official National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, crowned Miss America (as Betty Cantrell) at Atlantic Citys Boardwalk Hall. Later on she studied in Wesleyan College for further study. Abby wowed during her audition of All I Want, but the judges thought she needed more confidence. In her audition, she sang A Moment Like This, Kelly Clarksons debut single after being crowned American Idol in the shows first season in 2002. Maxwell, 27, won a talent award for her opera performance when she was crowned Miss America (as Betty Cantrell) at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall in 2015. Laura Kaeppeler won Miss America in a black V-neck gown with embroidered lace details. He also won the 2014 Grand Prize at The Apollo Theater's "Amateur Night at The Apollo Stars of Tomorrow.". Betty Maxwell in a March episode of "American Idol." She will still have time for the home folks. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. She is the first Miss Georgia to be crowned Miss America since Neva Jane Langley . Her parents own the Cantrell Center, a physical therapy and sports medicine facility in Warner Robins. She's gotten married since then and now goes by the name Betty Maxwell. Miss America 1964 Donna Axum was 22 years old when she took home the pageant title. She gets to sing 2 songs for the judges, including One Direction's "Steal My Girl. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider [30] The couple eloped on November 8, 2017 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee. [30] Cantrell and Maxwell met on Tinder three months before Cantrell won the Miss Georgia 2015 title and maintained a long-distance relationship throughout her reign as Miss America 2016. [29], After passing on her crown at the 2017 Miss America pageant, Cantrell announced via social media, that she and her long-time boyfriend, Spencer "Spinny" Maxwell, had been engaged since the summer of 2016 and were moving to Nashville, Tennessee for Cantrell to pursue a country music career. . Betty is not bound for Broadway, but moving later this year to Nashville with her beau, who will manage her career. He saw his daughter only three or four times in the 12 months since she stepped from the boardwalk and dipped her toes in the Atlantic Ocean on her first morning as Miss America. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. ("You? And now I totally want to see an opera of Madame Butterfly. Children learn about food preparation, kitchen safety, proper food handling, cooking and baking techniques, presentation and table setting. Being just 21 years old she feels it is too early for her to think about it as she wants to achieve more now. Her audition is memorable as Simon made her stop, stripped her of her old-fashioned style, and then allowing her to wow with Make It Rain. All rights reserved (About Us). from Act III of Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, an aria which is sung by the title character, Cio-Cio-San, to her young half-American son just before her suicide. 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