Beauty queens vie for Miss America title in Vegas

  • By HANNAH DREIER
    Associated Press
  • Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:08 p.m.
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AP Photo/Miss America OrganizationThis photo courtesy Miss America Organization shows Miss North Dakota Rosie Sauvageau, who took top honors Thursday after her piano and vocal rendition of “To Make You Feel My Love.” The 24-year-old from Fargo, N.D., will take home a $2,000 Amway scholarship from the competition, being held at Planet Hollywood resort in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS -- A parade of beauties from every state are primping and prepping to compete for the Miss America crown Saturday night.

The show at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is the culmination of a week of preliminary competitions and months of practice.

Each of the beauty queens has already proven her poise, charm and volubility by winning her state crown.

After an opening number, the judges will announce 16 finalists.

The women will strut their stuff in swimsuit, evening gown, talent and interview competitions, with cuts after each round until a new Miss America is crowned.

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