Miss North Carolina Wins Miss USA 2009

 

Kristen Dalton, Miss North Carolina, was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, April 19, 2009, after beating out 50 other hopefuls in the live pageant that took place at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Kristen, 22, said of her win:

“It feels really natural.  I’ve worked so hard to be here and this has been my lifelong dream and it’s finally here. And whoever knew you could win in a turquoise gown?”

The aspiring motivational speaker and entertainer from Wilmington took the crown beating out first runner-up Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, of San Diego, and second runner-up Miss Arizona USA Alicia-Monique Blanco, of Phoenix.

All the girls were judged on their performance in swimsuits, by Jessica Simpson, evening gown modeling and their responses to a question asked onstage.

Congrats!

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