Jo-Carroll Dennison posed in a black one-piece swimsuit when she took home the title. She paired the look with white gloves. She holds mixed descent of Greek and German descent as her grandmother was from Greek whose name is Baciliky. Deidre Downs stunned in a two-piece dress. Betty Cantrell sang a rendition of "Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio! Also, through an early look, theres a decent amount of gospel/r&b singers too. Cantrell truly is a well-rounded young woman who works hard and dreams big. Wells is wearing a mint gown covered in crystal embroidery. Isaiah Jayy is an R&B singer-songwriter, dancer born and raised in South Central LA. 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The white beaded feather-like detail across the V-neck really stands out. Katie Stam took home the Miss America crown in an off-shoulder lace gown with a thigh-high slit. Sept. 14, 2015, 1:32 AM PDT / Updated Sept. 14, 2015, 1:44 AM PDT. She was born on September 1, 1994. Piccolo iddio!" The judges/producers will further whittle those contestants down to a group of semi-finalists. The mermaid skirt hugged Cantrell in all the right places and the blue and silver rhinestones are a nice addition. Born in Hollywood, Kurtis Bell grew up in Texas and Louisiana where he says local musical influences inspired him to become a performer. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell wore a two-piece ensemble for the competition. I have put Broadway on hold for a while and have decided to let my love of country music shine! she replied. Fifty-nine contestants emerged from Hollywood to perform in a Showcase Round in front of a live studio audience. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. [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. He got a last-minute turn performing So Sick but was later eliminated with a performance of Breakeven in the Knockouts. Why am I mentioning her? The gown is complete with crystal sleeves. When it came time for the duets round . From plunging necklines to classic silhouettes, here's a look at the winning gowns Miss America contestants have worn through the years. 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. 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. 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. Maxwells performance in the Showstoppers round of season 20 did not make it to the broadcast, but her exit did. Winter storm expected Friday, with potential for more snow, 2 get prison for plot to bomb California Democratic HQ. Despite having one of the most distinctive voices, the teen's lack of self-confidence held her back. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell is the new Miss America. Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell sings for the students in the gymnasium. American Idols David Archuleta to Sing with Gay Chorus in Dallas, Kelly Clarkson Lost Montana Ranch Eviction Fight Against Ex-Husband. Watch popular content from the following creators: Betty Maxwell(@realbettymaxwell), Moving Pictures Prod(@movingpicturesproduction), GeorgiaDronePros(@georgiadronepros), PageantQnA(@theessenceofbeautiful), Madison Curtis Coaching(@madisoncurtiscoaching) . Warner Robins has come so close to winning Miss Georgia many times after Burma Davis, and Georgia has come close many times since Neva Langley won Miss America. Erika Harold won Miss America in a silver gown with fringe and an off-the-shoulder sleeve to match the tiers on her dress. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The pageant also marked the return of Miss America 1984 Vanessa Williams, who was back for the first time after resigning the crown following a nude photo scandal. While Maxwells duet performance with West Virginia contestant Kelsie Dolin, 18, touched the judges in Sundays episode and brought Lionel Richie to tears, Dolin was also cut from the show. Smith took home the Miss America crown in a white halter dress with beaded details across her chest. She was crowned with the title Miss Georgia in 2015 from Warner Robins, Georgia. Marilyn Van Derbur wore a white ball gown with gloves during her crowning moment. She is the first Miss Georgia to be crowned Miss America since Neva Jane Langley . [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. She is an American beauty pageant titleholder. Mercer opted to wear a bathing suit during her Miss America crowning. Southern kindness and hospitality is a real thing, and I think that has helped me stay true to myself during my year of service.. Does she really get it? After her Miss America reign, Katie Harman went on to pursue singing and acting. Maxwell, 27, won a talent award for her opera performance when she was crowned Miss America (as Betty Cantrell) at Atlantic Citys Boardwalk Hall in 2015. She wore a long white dress that had a high neckline with a keyhole cutout in the front. [27][28] On May 22, 2016, she appeared as a presenter with Mark Cuban at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a great technical singer, who has a big voice with range suited well for taking on female divas. Mallory Hytes Hagan's black earrings and bracelet stood out against the simple white one-shoulder dress she wore to win Miss America 2013. It seems fast, Mike Cantrell said. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell was crowned 2016 Miss America on Sunday in a pageant that was overshadowed by . There's no shortage of Miss America contestants whose talent is singing, but Miss Georgia's opera performance stood out from the rest. Betty Maxwell in a March episode of "American Idol." The criss-cross front, sheer sleeves, and thigh-high slit all work together flawlessly. The U.S. Virgin Islands, which competed last year, could not field the required minimum number of entrants this year, pageant officials said. "One thing that I've really tried to do as Miss Alaska is show people that I am real," she said. Betty Maxwell is known for her work as an actress in 'House of Many Sorrows', and 'Family' . This story was originally published September 10, 2016, 11:38 AM. Miss Georgia's win ended New York's dominance at the Miss America pageant. All Rights Reserved. She is the very first lady who got title of Miss America who previously was Miss Georgia. Luke Taylor is another contestant with a huge TikTok following (nearly 2 million!). She wore a mid-length flowy dress with her hair pinned up. Betty Cantrell. To contact writer Jennifer Burk, call 478-256-9705 or find her on Twitter @jennburk. This video of him went viral amassing over 12 million views. Betty and her mom, Tassie Cantrell, reunited a few times on the road, including the 2016 Miss Georgia pageant. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I'm not sure. Betty Cantrell Maxwell was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. The lyrics are directed at her baby son as she tells him that he'll never remember her or know that she died for him. I think I'd have to be there and see the ball and feel it and make sure it was deflated or not deflated. Her mother is Season 4 8th place finisher Nadia Turner. Over the years, the winning gowns from Miss America have featured everything from plunging necklines to classic mermaid silhouettes. Being just 21 years old she feels it is too early for her to think about it as she wants to achieve more now. Henriette Leaver sported a black one-piece bathing suit when she was crowned Miss America. Already, a Meet Miss America 2016 red carpet walk event is planned for the Amstar Theater in Macon at 6 p.m. Oct. 9, to benefit cancer victims. 1M on TikTok Miss America 2016 Singer, Speaker, Voice Actor, Makeup, Author, Model Collabs: collab+betty@a-listme.com Savvy Shields wore a sweetheart-style black mermaid gown that was an elevated version of a classic little black dress. The 27-year-old, now of Jupiter, Florida, also had a few viral impressions videos. What to do during a tornado: Where is your safe spot? [7], On July 26, 2014, Cantrell was crowned Miss Warner Robins 2015 which made her eligible to compete at the 2015 Miss Georgia pageant. She is planning to take acting cla s ses for this. If youve seen Maxwell perform before in Central Georgia, then you know there was no way she wasnt going to nail her audition. It aired live on ABC. "I did the best I could in my reign as Miss America," she said during Sunday's pageant. 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. They had been rendezvousing at the River Center for the Performing Arts since 2014, the year Betty first dabbled in pageants. The 18-year-old was wearing a knee-length satin dress with short heels during her crowning. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. But Dolin said she gained confidence from competing, and Maxwell said she wanted to help Dolin feel comfortable onstage during their duet. While waiting for the Peach State to pick a new princess, Betty took the stage. When you can get it, Whats coming to Middle Georgia? Heres a look at new, renovated stores and restaurants, TikToker slathers parents kitchen in peanut butter months after doing the bathroom, There have been 11 violent homicides in Macon this year, including five in February, Curriculum-based cooking school for kids? Shewas born on September 1, 1994. She bypassed her trove of Joseph Ribkoff dresses and Sherri Hill gowns and instead sported jeans and a Bears orange jersey twisted at the midriff, revealing just a hint of belly button. But the singer, who sought a music career in Nashville after her pageant win, said that Idol judges told her she sounded too Broadway.. He is a preacher, writer, and actor according to his socials. Heres a look at new, renovated stores and restaurants, TikToker slathers parents kitchen in peanut butter months after doing the bathroom, Warner Robins mayor reflects on making history, representation, her first year in office, CowPies Pizza Co. finds enthusiastic customer base in Warner Robins, plans Macon location, How a longtime organizer builds community, empowerment in Houston County and beyond, How these two boutiques are expanding, fostering community in downtown Byron, This new spot tucked inside an Asian market in Warner Robins offers Filipino cuisine, A dream come true. Friends to open an authentic Mexican restaurant in Warner Robins. From hobnobbing with celebrities to holding frail hands in hospital beds and singing her heart out for . Pageant executive chairman Sam Haskell apologized to Williams on behalf of the pageant. Facebook gives people the power. Watch her blind audition where she absolutely slays Use Somebody by Kings of Leon on the piano. Miss America 2016, the 89th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday, September 13, 2015. She wasnt shown again. She accepted her crown in a '20s-style flapper dress. [5], In February 2014, Cantrell won the Miss Presidential Pathways 2014 title. [10][11] She earned more than $15,000 in scholarship money from the state pageant plus the use of a Kia Sorento for the duration of her reign. . He taught himself to play piano at 10 and later taught himself how to play guitar. Her title was changed to "Miss America" in 1922. He's a few years older now. She's gotten married since then and now goes by the name Betty Maxwell. Akin took home the Miss America crown in a white floor-length gown with furry straps to match. [20] Cantrell is only the second Miss Georgia to win the Miss America title. [17] In the final round of the competition, Cantrell was asked a question by judge Brett Eldredge: "New England quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for his part in the so-called 'Deflategate' scandal. That contestant is not Leah Marlene, a Toronto native who moved to Normal, Illinois at a young age. [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. Her father says she has already recorded some new songs written just for her. [23] Other members of Team FNV include Jessica Alba, Stephen Curry, Kristen Bell, Nick Jonas, Colin Kaepernick, Christie Rampone, and more. Aiken kept it demure in this black evening gown packed with different design features. . [30] The couple eloped on November 8, 2017 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Cantrell was born on September 1, 1994, to physical therapists Mike and Tassie Cantrell. Her parents were physio therapists. ". Though Manasquans Cole Hallman, 22, was eliminated in Sundays show, his duet partner, Cadence Baker of Alabama, made the top 24. Here's his take on Chris Stapleton's 'Tennessee Whiskey' from 2020. Alline Kent and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Photos: Miss Georgia crowned Miss America, Photos: Warner Robins' Betty Cantrell at Miss America pageant, Curriculum-based cooking school for kids? Betty Maxwell She was Miss America 2016 (as Betty Cantrell, now married) hailing from Georgia. Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell wore a two-piece ensemble for the competition. Other notable returnees are Jade Flores (Season 17) and Abby LeBaron (Season 19) Both were fan favorites. Angela Perez Baraquio won the 2001 Miss America crown in a fiery red halter dress with a thigh-high slit. Soldiers and public safety officers held a giant star-spangled banner behind her. Little idol of my heart!") 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. It was her last downtime in a very up year, and this appearance was personal. After Mansquans Cole Hallman was cut from the show in duets that aired Sunday, Betty Maxwell, Miss America 2016, was sent home from the competition in Mondays episode. Keep this thread spoiler free. Singers who advanced to the top 24 were sent to the next phase of competition at Disneys Aulani resort in Hawaii, which hosts two nights of performances in the coming episodes, airing Sunday, April 10 and Monday, April 11. Betty Cantrell of Warner Robins, Georgia won the Miss America crown in 2016. "[3] She grew up on 700 acres (280ha) of land in Fort Valley, GA, and is able to drive a full-sized John Deere tractor, plow and seed fields, and handle a shotgun. 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