| Miss America 2006 | |
|---|---|
 Jennifer Berry pictured in 2008, was crowned Miss America 2006 by Miss America 2005 Deidre Downs. | |
| Date | January 21, 2006 |
| Presenters | James Denton |
| Venue | Aladdin Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Broadcaster | CMT |
| Winner | Jennifer Berry Oklahoma |
Miss America 2006, the 79th Miss America pageant, was held on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada on Saturday, January 21, 2006.
The pageant was broadcast live on CMT from the Theatre for the Performing Arts at the Aladdin Resort and Casino, the first time that the pageant was held outside Atlantic City. The pageant was held four months later than usual.[1]
At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005, crowned Jennifer Berry of Oklahoma as her successor.[1] This was the first time since 2001 that the pageant winner was not a vocalist; Berry was also the first titleholder since to also win a preliminary talent award.
- ^ a b "MISS AMERICA 2006 Miss Oklahoma wins crown". The Oklahoman. Jan 22, 2006. Retrieved 9 September 2024.