I also love crime thrillers, Top Chef, and Masterchef. She was crowned with the title Miss Georgia in 2015 from Warner Robins, Georgia. Also, through an early look, theres a decent amount of gospel/r&b singers too. She hopes to make it big on Broadway, and if given the opportunity, would love to sing a duet with Idina Menzel and . Judges praised the pageant winner for helping her partner grow as a performer. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. She attended Wesleyan College and later transferred to Mercer University, where she briefly studied vocal performance. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell is the new Miss America. Contestants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were vying for the crown. She wiped tears from her eyes as slow, deep drum rolls led into a lone bugle playing taps. Betty Cantrell Maxwell was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. Smith took home the Miss America crown in a white halter dress with beaded details across her chest. [32], For the American politician born Betty Cantrell in 1923, see, Cantrell in a video thanking the Citizen Airmen of Air Force Reserve and, "New Miss Georgia wants theater career on Broadway", "Meet Miss Warner Robins 2015, Betty Cantrell", "Betty on the evening of her win as Miss Presidential Pathways", "Miss Cobb is 1st runner-up for Miss Georgia: Former Miss Cobb crowned in Columbus", "2015 Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen Named", "Miss Warner Robins is named Miss Georgia at Columbus pageant", "Miss Warner Robins named 2015 Miss Georgia", "Miss GA 2015 Betty Cantrell picks up keys to brand new car", "Miss Warner Robins crowned Miss Georgia 2015", "Who Is Betty Cantrell? She is the first Miss Georgia to be crowned Miss America since Neva Jane Langley, Miss America 1953. This video of him went viral amassing over 12 million views. See the Viral Moment on Facebook. You bet, and one is opening in Warner Robins, Macon man enters plea in fatal shooting that happened during domestic dispute in 2020, Young man killed in shooting last week faced murder charges in 2020 slaying of Macon teen, Update: Divers find body of Perry man at Amerson River Park after days of searching, Lizella man killed in motorcycle crash on Mercer University Drive in Macon Monday. [7], On July 26, 2014, Cantrell was crowned Miss Warner Robins 2015 which made her eligible to compete at the 2015 Miss Georgia pageant. [25] On November 22, 2015, Cantrell appeared as a presenter at the 43rd Annual American Music Awards in Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California. It was broadcast on ABC and streamed to mobile devices and Xbox 360 consoles via the WatchABC app.Miss America 2016 Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia - Betty Cantrell1st runner-up Mississippi Mississippi - Hannah Roberts2nd runner-up Colorado Colorado - Kelley Johnson3rd runner-up Louisiana Louisiana - April Nelson4th runner-up Alabama Alabama - Meg McGuffinTop 7 South Carolina South Carolina - Daja DialTennessee Tennessee - Hannah Robison*Top 10 Florida Florida - Mary Katherine FechtelOklahoma Oklahoma - Georgia FrazierTexas Texas - Shannon SanderfordTop 12 Iowa Iowa - Taylor WiebersNebraska Nebraska - Alyssa HowellTop 15 Arkansas Arkansas - Loren McDanielVirginia Virginia - Savannah LaneWest Virginia West Virginia - Chelsea Malone Miss Georgia's win ended New York's dominance at the Miss America pageant. Growing. In 1941, she claimed her crown wearing a black bathing suit paired with black heels. When it came time for the duets round . from the opera Madame Butterfly. If there was a question there, then yes, I think he cheated. Cantrell is also talented in singing and in an interview she presented a song with her beautiful voice. Carlson won the Miss America pageant in a sparkly blue gown. Her thought is also dragging her to enter in film industry later on. It's our time again, and Betty Cantrell is that shining jewel the entire world gets to see from Warner Robins, Georgia. Mary Katherine Campbell is the only Miss America contestant to have won two consecutive years in a row. . Join Facebook to connect with Betty Cantrell and others you may know. [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. Mike Parker At 23, Mike was a member of Team Jennifer Hudson on Season 15 of The Voice. Warner Robins native and former Miss America Betty Maxwell ne Cantrell! The white beaded feather-like detail across the V-neck really stands out. It is eligible for future competitions. "The Townsend School of Music is extremely proud of Betty and her accomplishments. 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. tu? 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. A video clip on his phone shows Betty dancing by herself at her birthday party, lip-syncing her own music. 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. Rosemary LaPlanche was the first runner-up in the 1940 Miss America pageant. But as for all those telling her to go to Broadway, she doesnt think living in New York would be her scene (the former Miss Georgia, who hails from Warner Robins, currently lives in Jupiter, Florida). Fifty-nine contestants emerged from Hollywood to perform in a Showcase Round in front of a live studio audience. I wish you joy, and happiness but above all, I wish you love.. After winning Miss America, she pursued a country career in Nashville, but now it appears as if she isnt doing much country as most of her covers are either theatre based or pop songs. [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. She recently emceed the Miss Warner Robins 2016 pageant. Marilyn Van Derbur wore a white ball gown with gloves during her crowning moment. Her refusal to pose in a swimsuit during the contest resulted in swimwear sponsors creating their own pageant, Miss USA. She wore a long white dress that had a high neckline with a keyhole cutout in the front. She is 21 years old and originally belongs from Warner Robins, Georgia of USA. George accepted her crown in a sparkly halter-style dress with a loose-fitting skirt. Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell sings for the students in the gymnasium. She posed in a regal robe after winning the title. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Akin took home the Miss America crown in a white floor-length gown with furry straps to match. The 27-year-old, now of Jupiter, Florida, also had a few viral impressions videos. Shewas born on September 1, 1994. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Isaiah Jayy is an R&B singer-songwriter, dancer born and raised in South Central LA. Spoiler alert: She did, and she received a YES from all three judges. She is also the winner of Miss Presidential pathways 2014 as major title. Cantrell truly is a well-rounded young woman who works hard and dreams big. She chose to wear a strapless ball gown that was simple, yet classy. Preliminary competition in talent, interviews, evening wear and swimsuit ran through Thursday. You'll have to watch to find out, but she does have a remarkable voice. I was extremely overwhelmed by the experience, especially coming from such a strong military background in my family, Cantrell said during the email interview. This story was originally published September 13, 2015, 10:58 PM. She posed with her crown in a black long-sleeved dress. Warner Robins resident Betty Cantrell won the Miss America crown Sunday night. Her mother is Season 4 8th place finisher Nadia Turner. The 20-year-old from Thornton, Delaware County and Liberty University student has a remarkably deep voice. She was interested to be a part of pageant world from early time. 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. Cantrell, a native of Warner Robins and a graduate of Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, was pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in voice in Mercer's Townsend School of Music before putting her studies on hold to focus on the Miss Georgia and Miss America pageants. [1] On September 13, 2015, she was crowned Miss America 2016 by Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev. Instead of a musical or pop number, Betty Cantrell sang a rendition of "Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio!" Both her . She holds mixed descent of Greek and German descent as her grandmother was from Greek whose name is Baciliky. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. View the profiles of people named Betty Cantrell. Barnes took home the crown in a strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline. Over the years, the winning gowns from Miss America have featured everything from plunging necklines to classic mermaid silhouettes. [9][10] Cantrell's pageant platform was "Healthy Children, Strong America."[1]. Buferd donned a white bathing suit with white heels during her crowning moment. Children learn about food preparation, kitchen safety, proper food handling, cooking and baking techniques, presentation and table setting. Bryant wore a classy white satin dress with satin gloves to match during her moment of victory. 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. [6] She was named second runner-up for the 2014 state title. Holland's winning gown featured sheer sleeves. 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. Ritchie donned a white ball gown for her crowning moment at the 1956 Miss America pageant. Alabama's Lady K, also known as Kezia Istonia, has been making music since the age of 8. [2][3][4], Cantrell entered her first pageant in late 2013. Betty Maxwell is known for her work as an actress in 'House of Many Sorrows', and 'Family' . We are all Gods children and Ive loved being able to see so many different parts of the country and our world., This year has changed me forever and Ill never forget all of the opportunities that it has given me in my career and providing scholarship assistance that will allow me to graduate college debt free., Her family sees a new maturity and greater confidence, but say her sweet soul is still intact.. She is an American beauty pageant titleholder. Her salary and net worth are not known. While waiting for the Peach State to pick a new princess, Betty took the stage. Itll be fun to see her growth. Her parents were physio therapists. Delander wore a sequined fringe dress that was typical of the 1920s flapper style. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Rose Veronica Coyle wore a white one-piece swimsuit with strappy heels when she was crowned as the winner. "I am only the second Miss Georgia to win Miss America, and I am so happy to represent my state.". She's gotten married since then and now goes by the name Betty. 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. Buy MP3 Album $5.94. 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