Do you know the difference between Miss USA and Miss America? They're the two biggest pageants in the country, and both involve a sash and crown. But that's where most of their similarities end.

Miss America eliminated the swimsuit competition, emphasizing a departure from judging contestants solely on outward physical appearance. Miss USA, on the other hand, traces its roots to a former ...

Abbie Stockard declared victory over 51 other contestants. She credited her relationship with God for giving her the drive to ...

Pringle, a journalist turned beauty queen, is the current crowned Miss Circle City USA, but the dream she is carrying is far ...

Miss America and Miss USA are two different pageant circuits. Though they are often compared against one another, they are not the same. One major difference is how far contestants can advance.

And I'm excited to use this story of mine to inspire other young women." Both Miss America and Miss USA — the latter of which is part of the Miss Universe Organization and now overseen by ...

In an op-ed piece written for USA Today on Jan. 3 ... I did not compete for Miss America to prove anything to anyone. I did it because I loved the process. I loved the challenge.

Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent. In early January, the nursing student representing Alabama was crowned Miss America in Orlando, Florida. The 22-year-old is the fourth Miss ...