MISS TENNESSEE USA MISS USA® 2007 DURING LIVE NBC
TELECAST ON MARCH 23RD
Hollywood, CA March 23, 2007 – This evening, during
one of the year's most exciting live television
events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss
Tennessee USA Rachel Smith as as MISS USA® 2007.
Ms. Smith received a full tuition scholarship to
Belmont University and graduated with a degree in
Journalism. The 21-year-old Clarksville native is
highly involved in community volunteering for
numerous organizations and has traveled to South
Africa to assist young women from less advantaged
backgrounds.
The judging panel for the 2007 Miss USAÆ Pageant
included: Vince Young; NFL Quarter-back for the
Tennessee Titans; Bravo's "Blowout" star, Jonathan
Antin; Los Angeles Lakers owner, real estate tycoon
Dr. Jerry Buss; E! News Co-Host Giuliana De Pandi;
MTV's "Total Request Live" VJ and "Entertainment
Tonight" Correspondent Vanessa Minnillo; President
and Creative Director, Baby Phat Kimora Lee Simmons;
Jerry Springer host of NBC's hit show "America's Got
Talent" and Corinne Nicolas, President of Trump
Model Management headlined the celebrity-judging
panel.
Throughout the live two-hour primetime event hosted
by "Access Hollywood's" Nancy O'Dell and Tim
Vincent, the contestants competed in three
categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.
After these competitions, the Top Five finalists
were selected before the crowning. Tara Conner, Miss
USA 2006, crowned her successor before an estimated
worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million.
The MISS USA® 2007 prize package includes: Official
Miss USA Mikimoto pearl tiara;
year-long salary as Miss USA, two-year Scholarship
from The NY Film Academy; custom
designed wardrobe by Tadashi;
National and International multi-media advertising
campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from
YMI Jeanswear; a four day 3 night
all-inclusive vacation from American
Airlines; shoe wardrobe from Nina
Footwear; a year supply of haircare by
Farouk Systems; one year modeling
representation with Trump Model Management;
a swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear
Thailand; a New York City apartment for the
year of her reign including living expenses, the
opportunity to represent the USA at the 2007 Miss
Universe pageant; a crystal trophy from
Rogaska crystal; a Ritmo Mundo
Jumbo Jet Piccola Data timepiece and a personal
appearance wardrobe.
