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| Miss USA 2001 | |
|---|---|
 Miss USA 2001 Kandace Krueger | |
| Date | March 2, 2001 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | |
| Venue | Genesis Convention Center, Gary, Indiana |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Kandace Krueger Texas |
| Congeniality | Monica Palumbo (North Carolina) |
| Photogenic | Katee Doland (Colorado) |
Miss USA 2001 was the 50th Miss USA pageant, held at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana on March 2, 2001.[1] The event was won by Kandace Krueger of Texas, who was crowned by outgoing queen Lynnette Cole of Tennessee.[2]
The pageant was held in Gary for the first time, at the Genesis Convention Center.[3] The city spent more than $6 million to prepare for the pageant.[3]
William Shatner hosted the pageant and color commentary was provided by Tommy Davidson, Vanessa Minnillo, Miss Teen USA 1998 and reigning Miss Universe Lara Dutta.[1] Entertainment was provided by Lara Fabian, Evan and Jaron and The Warren Brothers.
- ^ a b "Miss USA pageant began with swimsuit controversy". The Times. 26 February 2001. p. 20. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Judges name Miss Texas, Kandace Krueger, Miss USA for 2001". The Salina Journal. 4 March 2001. p. 8. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Pageant may enhance region's image in America". The Times. 3 March 2001. p. 49. Retrieved 18 August 2024.