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Rachel Smith, Miss Tennessee USA, has won the 2007 Miss USA Pageant
During one of the year’s most exciting live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Rachel Smith, Miss Tennessee USA as MISS USA 2007, during a live NBC telecast on March 23rd. The Miss USA contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit competition , evening gown competition 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.
Rachel wore a stunning red beaded gown during the evening gown competition and wore her hair in traditional long, wavy pageant hairstyle with crystal chandelier earrings. In the swimsuit competition, she wore an aqua pastel string bikini and silver strappy sandals.
The new Miss USA 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.
2007 Miss USA Pageant Top 5
Miss USA 2007: Miss Tennessee USA, Rachel Smith
1st runner-up: Miss Rhode Island USA, Danielle Lacourse
2nd runner-up: Miss Kansas USA, Cara Gorges
3rd runner-up: Miss California USA, Meagan Tandy
4th runner-up: Miss Nevada USA, Helen Salas
2007 Miss USA Pageant Top 10
Miss Utah USA, Heather Anderson
Miss Hawaii USA, Chanel Wise
Miss Texas USA, Magen Ellis
Miss Missouri USA, Amber Seyer
Miss Kansas USA, Cara Gorges
Miss California USA, Meagan Tandy
Miss Nevada USA, Helen Salas
Miss Virginia USA, Lauren Barnette
Miss Tennessee USA, Rachel Smith
Miss Rhode Island USA, Danielle Lacourse
2007 Miss USA Pageant Top 15
Miss Wisconsin USA, Caitlin Morrall
Miss Michigan USA, Kelly Best
Miss North Carolina USA, Erin O’Kelley
Miss Tennessee USA, Rachel Smith
Miss Rhode Island USA, Danielle Lacourse
Miss Kansas USA, Cara Gorges
Miss Hawaii USA, Chanel Wise
Miss Texas USA, Magen Ellis
Miss Missouri USA, Amber Seyer
Miss South Carolina USA, Ashley Zais
Miss Louisiana USA, Elizabeth McNulty
Miss California USA, Meagan Tandy
Miss Nevada USA, Helen Salas
Miss Virginia USA, Lauren Barnette
Miss Utah USA, Heather Anderson
Judges for 2017 Miss USA Pageant
The judging panel for the 2007 Miss USA® 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
- Miss Teen USA 2007 and MTV’s “Total Request Live” VJ and “Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Vanessa Minnillo Miss Teen USA 2007
- President and Creative Director, Baby Phat Kimora Lee Simmons
- Jerry Springer host of NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent”
- Corinne Nicolas, President of Trump Model Management
2007 Miss USA Pageant Co-Hosts
- “Access Hollywood’s” Nancy O’Dell
- “Access Hollywood’s” Tim Vincent
Other Awards
Miss Photogenic USA™ Award: Rebecca Moore, Miss Alabama. The general public voted on www.nbc.com for the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera.
Miss Congeniality USA™ Award: Stephanie Trudeau, Miss Montana USA. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.
MISS USA® 2007 prize package:
- 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.