VIDEO: Brittany York – Miss North Carolina USA 2011

Over twenty years ago a modern American playwright, T. Petty initially quoted,

"She's a good girl, loves her mama
Loves Jesus and America too
She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend too..."

And earlier this year, the free spirited, twenty-year-old Brittany York walked away with the Miss North Carolina USA 2011 crown.  If a picture is worth a thousand words, then THIS video should be worth one miiiiiiillion dollars -- you'll get the Austin Powers reference soon, trust me 🙂

Be sure to watch thePageantGuy.com's exclusive interview with the 4 wheelin', milk drinkin', Christmas carolin' beauty from North Carolina!

P.S. She really LOVES Elvis!

-Will the Pageant Guy

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VIDEO: Chelsea Morgensen – Miss Texas Teen USA 2010

Excerpt taken from J.J. Smith's article for Miss Texas Teen USA:

"A year ago, a beautiful and vivacious young lady from Laredo set her goals on something she had been considering for a long time.  It was a lofty mission -- one that thousands of girls just like her aspire to -- and now she felt she had the attributes to make it happen.  Little did she realize that all her hopes, aspirations and dreams were about to be fulfilled.  After thousands, then hundreds, then fifteen, then five deserving young ladies were whittled down to one, there stood Chelsea Morgensen, the new Miss Texas Teen USA.  Mission Accomplished."

One more mission stands before Chelsea this Wednesday evening, January 5th.  After winning the People's Choice, Most Photogenic Award at Miss Teen USA 2010, Chelsea will grace the Red Carpet among celebrities at the 2011 People's Choice Awards!  Be sure to catch this Texas beauty on Wednesday, January 5th at 9pm EST on CBS.

P.S.  Maybe they will serve mac n' cheese at the People's Choice Awards 🙂

-Will the Pageant Guy  

VIDEO: Chelsea Cooley Altman – Miss USA 2005

Just like our newest guest, I too can remember the Miss USA 2005 pageant like it was yesterday...

Michael Phelps was a judge (fresh from his breakout Olympic performance just the summer before), Shandi Finnessy's Final Walk in her gown with the plunging neckline (the day I developed my secret crush on Shandi...shhh!), and a 21 year old beauty from North Carolina, named Chelsea Cooley, capturing the coveted title of Miss USA 2005!

Chelsea is now the current President of StandOut Productions, a comprehensive pageant coaching and training program that produces leadership retreats, seminars, model searches, and individual consultations. Along with her business partner and celebrity fitness trainer, Dr. A.T. Dunn (CEO of StandOut), StandOut Productions has compiled a long list of state and national titleholders at both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.

Be sure to watch Chelsea's exclusive video interview and if you want to meet her in person check out the Beauty is Power Seminar in Minneapolis, next week, on January 8th and 9th!

P.S. At 3:36 of the interview...in her best "Minute to Win It" voice...is Miss Teen USA 2005, Allie LaForce. Be sure to stay tuned for her exclusive interview!

-Will the Pageant Guy  

VIDEO: Lauren Carter – Miss Vermont USA 2011

In Lauren's own words:

"I have loved nature and the great outdoors all my life.  I was never a typical "girly-girl", and my Mom actually thought it was a JOKE when I gave her my application for Miss Vermont USA 2010 with her Mother's Day present.  She had always dressed me up adorably as a little girl... all ribbons, bows, sparkles, and pink.  As soon as I could, I traded in the cute little outfits for smelly horse farm clothes and hiking boots.  When she realized that I was serious about entering the pageant, she was ecstatic.  But we had a lot of work to do."

And work is exactly what she did!  Introducing the Yoga loving, champion equestrian and future super-nurse -- the current Miss Vermont USA 2011...Lauren Carter 🙂

-Will the Pageant Guy  

VIDEO: Courtney Turner – Miss South Carolina USA 2011

Will's Christmas Interview Wishlist with Miss South Carolina USA 2011

Christmas tree in background - CHECK ?
Courtney to wear a cute winter hat - CHECK ?
Courtney to give virtual tour of closet - CHECK ?
Courtney to sing her favorite Christmas carol - CHECK ?
Courtney to show and tell her winning evening gown - CHECK ?
Strong internet connection with great audio over Skype to showcase Courtney's great interview - 🙁

Well Santa delivered on the first 5 items and Courtney's awesome interview more than made up for the last missing item on the Wishlist!

-Will the Pageant Guy