Who Won Miss USA

Kristen Dalton was crown Miss USA on April 19, 2009. Dalton held the title Miss North Carolina before the event. Earlier in the evening, Cynthia Pate won Miss Congeniality and Jessi Pierson won Miss Photogenic awards.

Women from all 50 states (and Washington DC) competed for the title and the opportunity to ultimately go to the Miss Universe Pageant.

• Kenan Thompson
• Kelly Monaco
• Perez Hilton

• 2008: Crystle Stewart
• 2007: Rachel Smith
• 2006: Tara Conner
• 2005: Chelsea Cooley
• 2004: Shandi Finnessey
• 2003: Susie Castillo
• 2002: Shauntay Hinton

Miss Texas, Crystle Stewart won the Miss USA pageant. The event happened on April 11, 2008 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stewart went on to represent the United States of America in the Miss Universe Pageant where she ultimately fell during the evening gown round.

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• YouTube Video: Miss 2008 Crowning Moment (Time: 2:08)