Miss America
The 2016 Miss America was crowned at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Getty

Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev passed down her crown on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Fifty-two women started out during the evening, but only one could land the crown for the 2016 competition – Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell.

Baciliky "Betty" Cantrell, 21, not only won the Miss America crown, but a $50,000 scholarship. The win was a shock to Miss Georgia, who tripped twice while walking the catwalk during the eveningwear portion of the competition.

Cantrell hails from Warner Robins, Georgia. Her platform -- “Healthy Georgia. Strong America.” -- won her the Miss Georgia 2015 title. She showcased her vocal talents Sunday night by singing opera. You can watch her perform below:

Cantrell posted the following video after winning:

Miss Alabama Meg McGuffin was named the fourth runner-up, winning a $10,000 scholarship. Miss Louisiana April Nelson was named the third runner-up, winning a $15,000 scholarship. Miss Colorado Kelley Johnson was named the second runner-up, winning a $20,000 scholarship. Miss Mississippi Hanna Roberts was named the first runner-up, winning a $25,000 scholarship.

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