Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell wore a two-piece ensemble for the competition. "I thought I blew the on-stage question. If youve seen Maxwell perform before in Central Georgia, then you know there was no way she wasnt going to nail her audition. Savvy Shields wore a sweetheart-style black mermaid gown that was an elevated version of a classic little black dress. Rosemary LaPlanche was the first runner-up in the 1940 Miss America pageant. Betty Cantrell's full name is Baciliky Andris Betty Cantrell. Her off-the-shoulder purple gown fanned out from the waist as she crooned I Will Always Love You, the iconic Whitney Houston hit from the movie The Bodyguard.. WARNER ROBINS, Ga. Viewers of American Idol in Central Georgia might have noticed a familiar face Sunday night Warner Robins native and former Miss America Betty Maxwell ne Cantrell! Betty Cantrell of Warner Robins, Georgia won the Miss America crown in 2016. He also won the 2014 Grand Prize at The Apollo Theater's "Amateur Night at The Apollo Stars of Tomorrow.". Her father says she has already recorded some new songs written just for her. [2][3][4], Cantrell entered her first pageant in late 2013. All rights reserved (About Us). Miss America Betty Cantrell returned to Georgia this weekend for a homecoming celebration fit for a queen. He is a great technical singer, who has a big voice with range suited well for taking on female divas. Pamela Eldred accepted her crown in a beautiful sequined dress. [2] Cantrell is of Greek and German descent and was named after her Greek grandmother, Baciliky (, Vasiliki) meaning "royalty. She is definitely NOT normal - "stupid and goofy" as she says. Photos: Miss Georgia crowned Miss America, Photos: Warner Robins' Betty Cantrell at Miss America pageant, Curriculum-based cooking school for kids? Rose Veronica Coyle wore a white one-piece swimsuit with strappy heels when she was crowned as the winner. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Bette Cooper originally entered the Miss America pageant as a dare but ended up winning the title. She's gotten married since then and now goes by the name Betty. Betty Cantrell sings her new single "That Kind Of Love" at the Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy and Wellness 5K road race and fun run. Her parents were physio therapists. Marian Bergeron wore a regal robe with puffy sleeves over her white gown when she was awarded the Miss America title. Ford took home the crown wearing a long white dress with gold detailing on the straps. It seems fast, Mike Cantrell said. I was extremely overwhelmed by the experience, especially coming from such a strong military background in my family, Cantrell said during the email interview. Her dream led her to be a part of first pageant participation in 2013. Kurtis says he likes to bring back the sound of yesterday with a new flair! Marilyn Van Derbur wore a white ball gown with gloves during her crowning moment. Betty Cantrell performs "Astonishing" Nov 2013 NATS Competition Sophomore Winner 9,069 views Nov 20, 2013 37 Dislike Share Save wow2012fun 21 subscribers Betty Cantrell, a sophomore at. Betty Cantrell. Hailing from Virginia, Kenedi Anderson tries to make a splash at the auditions in Los Angeles, and in at least one promo can be seen waving the coveted Platinum ticket. Cantrell entered on a platform of "Healthy Georgia, Strong America." But the singer, who sought a music . Her title was changed to "Miss America" in 1922. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell was crowned 2016 Miss America on Sunday in a pageant that was overshadowed by . 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 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Warner Robins native and former Miss America Betty Maxwell ne Cantrell! Betty Cantrell Maxwell was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. Maffett opted for a more dramatic dress with puffed sleeves. Betbeze wore a long, white gown when she was crowned. She was crowned with the title Miss Georgia in 2015 from Warner Robins, Georgia. Myerson was also the first Miss America to receive a scholarship as part of her victory. [25] On November 22, 2015, Cantrell appeared as a presenter at the 43rd Annual American Music Awards in Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California. Other notable returnees are Jade Flores (Season 17) and Abby LeBaron (Season 19) Both were fan favorites. 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. She is 21 years old and originally belongs from Warner Robins, Georgia of USA. If you want to know how far some of these people went, check out the spoilers for the Top 59 (58 have been revealed). But the singer, who sought a music career in Nashville after her pageant win, said that Idol judges told her she sounded too Broadway.. [1] On September 13, 2015, she was crowned Miss America 2016 by Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev. . Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Miles, now 18-years-old, from South Florida, made it all the way to Semifinals on The Voice as a member of the inaugural Team Nick Jonas. Miss America 1959 Marie Ann Mobley looked chic during her crowning as she wore a white ball gown with white gloves. 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? Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell sings for the students in the gymnasium. The song comes from the most emotional scene in the opera, as the title character prepares to end her life with her father's knife. A video clip on his phone shows Betty dancing by herself at her birthday party, lip-syncing her own music. It was her last downtime in a very up year, and this appearance was personal. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. As the music swelled, she finished the final lines. Also, through an early look, theres a decent amount of gospel/r&b singers too. Miss America Betty Cantrell's dad's proudest moment, Mother and son found dead in Macon Tuesday hadnt been seen for months, officials say, Heres how to qualify for medical marijuana in Georgia, Pregnant woman shot in the head, Georgia cops say. Her thought is also dragging her to enter in film industry later on. 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. from Puccini's Madama Butterfly. 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. Betty is not bound for Broadway, but moving later this year to Nashville with her beau, who will manage her career. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. Baciliky Andris "Betty" Maxwell (ne Cantrell; born September 1, 1994) is an American singer, actress, model, author, and beauty pageant titleholder from Warner Robins, Georgia, who was crowned Miss Georgia 2015. Betty Maxwell was born in Warner Robins, Georgia, the USA to Tassie Cantrell and Mike Cantrell. Betty Cantrell's first pageant was in 2013. So much in fact, that later in the night Cantrell went on to be crowned Miss America 2016. She is the first Miss Georgia to be crowned Miss America since Neva Jane Langley . Ay wore a white Cinderella-like ball gown during her Miss America crowning. Three years later, he is now 27. Last year's Miss America, Kira Kazantsev, was the third consecutive Miss New York to win the title. There are no singing clips of her online, but if she is as talented as her mom, I bet she will impress. "[18] Asked later by a reporter about her response, Cantrell said "It was kind of a funky questionI'm not a football player, and I really wasn't there to feel that ball. She was born on September 1, 1994. tu? Baciliky Andris "Betty" Maxwell (ne Cantrell; born September 1, 1994) is an American singer, actress, model, author, and beauty pageant titleholder from Warner Robins, Georgia, who was crowned Miss Georgia 2015. tu? That contestant is not Leah Marlene, a Toronto native who moved to Normal, Illinois at a young age. "It just blows . The country singers may be due to Gabbys success and their strong backing of Chayce. His style was a mixture of pop and R&B. She was also titled as Miss America 2016. For her crowning moment, Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev wore a long-sleeved white gown. Listen Now . Check out his cover of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire. She wiped tears from her eyes as slow, deep drum rolls led into a lone bugle playing taps. I didn't know what he asked me. The criss-cross front, sheer sleeves, and thigh-high slit all work together flawlessly. The contest has gone through some changes over the years,including the elimination of the swimsuit and evening gown portions of the pageant. 2016: Miss Georgia, Betty Cantrell. The white beaded feather-like detail across the V-neck really stands out. He taught himself to play piano at 10 and later taught himself how to play guitar. Johnson went with a classic black halter dress for her crowning moment. She was crowned with the very title by Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev. Mallory Hytes Hagan's black earrings and bracelet stood out against the simple white one-shoulder dress she wore to win Miss America 2013. 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. Meeuwsen looked like she was ready to walk down the aisle in this long-sleeved white gown. Your vocals are top-notch and being named Miss America isn't too shabby, either. Smith took home the Miss America crown in a white halter dress with beaded details across her chest. My hobbies include cooking, baking, playing basketball, and watching sports. Berry wore a low-cut halter-style dress complete with lots of sparkles. Cantrell performed last in the talent competition, but her singing would have been memorable no matter what and her strong soprano voice totally brought down the house. Hollywood. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. [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. I can't believe it," Cantrell said in an emotional video interview posted to her Twitter page. (No, really, I thought she was kind. The standout detail was the puffed sleeve that matches the tulle detail at the bottom of the dress. Betty Cantrell sang a rendition of "Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio! You'll have to watch to find out, but she does have a remarkable voice. Myerson took home the crown in white, modest swimwear. Barbara Jo Walker wore a two-piece swimsuit that featured flowers on the front. Growing. Her mother is Season 4 8th place finisher Nadia Turner. Betty Maxwell She was Miss America 2016 (as Betty Cantrell, now married) hailing from Georgia. Kirsten Haglund won Miss America in a nude dress with crystal embellishments. Cantrell was Georgia's representative at the Miss America 2016 competition held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September 2015. Her bikini pictures are easily available on social networking sites with her stunning looks and presence. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Fifty-nine contestants emerged from Hollywood to perform in a Showcase Round in front of a live studio audience. A post shared by Betty Maxwell (@realbettymaxwell). The detail in the high-neck top is perfectly offset by the simplicity of the white maxi skirt. Miss America 2016, the 89th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday, September 13, 2015. [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. [1] On September 13, 2015, she was crowned Miss America 2016 by Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev. She was also titled as Miss America 2016. She is the very first lady who got title of Miss America who previously was Miss Georgia. Isaiah says the journey has not always been smooth, but he's found his voice. 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 refusal to pose in a swimsuit during the contest resulted in swimwear sponsors creating their own pageant, Miss USA. Entering the state pageant in June 2015, Cantrell's competition talent was a vocal performance of the aria "Tu? [9] As Miss Georgia, her activities included public appearances across the state of Georgia. This video of him went viral amassing over 12 million views. Next stop? Job well done, Miss Georgia! Betty Cantrell. The Miss America competition first started as a bathing suit contest in 1921and has since seen many changes, including the removal of the swimsuit and evening gown portions. Isaiah says he started singing at church when he was 7 years old. From all of us here in Central Georgia, we're rooting for you Betty! Wells is wearing a mint gown covered in crystal embroidery. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #bettycan, #bettycarver . She also wore a black V-cut swimsuit during her crowning. Buferd donned a white bathing suit with white heels during her crowning moment. When asked how the year has changed her goals, she noted the connections she has made in the music industry. This season appears to have a number of soulful singers. 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. 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. Idol fits her more as she is a true artist, so I expect her to wow. She's gotten married since then and now goes by the name Betty Maxwell. George accepted her crown in a sparkly halter-style dress with a loose-fitting skirt. The way I was raised here in Middle Georgia, I was taught so much about what it means to appreciate what is given to you, and how to be humble and kind, Cantrell wrote in an email interview with The Telegraph during in her final days as the nations premiere beauty queen. Now 25, she already has 4 solo albums to her name, but dreams of becoming the next Idol. Luke Taylor is another contestant with a huge TikTok following (nearly 2 million!). American Idols David Archuleta to Sing with Gay Chorus in Dallas, Kelly Clarkson Lost Montana Ranch Eviction Fight Against Ex-Husband. Amy Kuperinsky may be reached at akuperinsky@njadvancemedia.com and followed at @AmyKup on Twitter. 1M on TikTok Miss America 2016 Singer, Speaker, Voice Actor, Makeup, Author, Model Collabs: collab+betty@a-listme.com The singers who made the judges round cut moved on to Hollywood Week, which took place in early December. 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. Pageant executive chairman Sam Haskell apologized to Williams on behalf of the pageant. Leah has been performing since the age of 10 and spent 2 years in Nashville studying music at Belmont University. While waiting for the Peach State to pick a new princess, Betty took the stage. 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. She is planning to take acting cla s ses for this. Erika Harold won Miss America in a silver gown with fringe and an off-the-shoulder sleeve to match the tiers on her dress. It aired live on ABC. Shewas born on September 1, 1994. She pursued a country music career in Nashville for a few years but has since moved to Florida. When you can get it, Whats coming to Middle Georgia? Little idol of my heart!") 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