Entertainment
Miss America’s Teen wow thousands at the 2016 Miss America Competition
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (FNN News) – Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen, Allie Nault, was crowned Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2016 on Saturday August 1st at the Linda Chapin Theater in Orlando. As the organization is celebrating its tenth anniversary, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen (MAOTeen) is redefining what “pageant” means, both to participants and to the rest of the world, according to Organization’s officials.
Allie Nault, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2016 performed on Miss America stage during the second of a three part preliminary competition , Wednesday night, September 9, 2015. Photo by Florida National News / J Willie David, III
Last night, the newly crowned 2016 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Allie Nault’s lit up the Miss America stage performing to Wipeout and twirling down the runway wow thousands with her amazing performance. “Tonight was truly a dream come true! I had the opportunity to twirl on the Miss America stage,” Allie stated in her Twitter post.
Allie is a 17-year-old student at Gilford High School. She is the daughter of Richard and Karen Nault and resides in Gilford, New Hampshire. Along with the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2016, Allie won a $25,000 scholarship provided by the Harris Rosen Foundation and the Orlando Scholarship Foundation, Inc. towards her college education. For the talent portion of the competition, she performed a dance/twirl routine to a Lady Gaga mix. Allie was also named the recipient of the “Teens in Action” Award for her outstanding commitment to her platform. She earned an addition $1,000 scholarship for that award.
Save the Date! Miss America’s Outstanding Teen will be held July 29 to August 6, 2016 in Orlando, Florida, Learn more at moateen.org
Central Florida News
Three-Time Grammy Winner Miranda Lambert Performs for 100,000 Fans at Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Miranda Lambert delivered a high-energy pre-race concert Sunday ahead of the 68th running of the Daytona 500, performing for a crowd of more than 100,000 fans at Daytona International Speedway.
The three-time Grammy Award winner took the stage before the green flag, setting the tone for NASCAR’s most prestigious event with a performance that blended country hits and fan favorites.
Country Music Star Miranda Lambert Performs Live Ahead of the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News
Star Power on NASCAR’s Biggest Stage
Speedway President Frank Kelleher said Lambert’s presence elevated the atmosphere surrounding the race.
“To have this level of talent with an artist such as Miranda Lambert performing our pre-race concert adds an incredible amount of energy for the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500,” Kelleher said.
The pre-race concert has become a signature part of the Daytona 500 experience, drawing major national recording artists each year.
Country Music Star Miranda Lambert Performs Live Ahead of the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News
Continuing a Tradition of Big-Name Performers
Lambert joins a lineup of recent headliners who have performed at the annual event, including Pitbull in 2024, Dierks Bentley in 2023 and Florida Georgia Line in 2016.
The performances add entertainment value to a race weekend already known for its pageantry, celebrity appearances and patriotic tributes.
Country Music Star Miranda Lambert Performs Live Ahead of the 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by J Willie David, III / Florida National News
A Crowd of More Than 100,000
With grandstands packed and the infield buzzing, Lambert’s concert energized fans before drivers took to the 2.5-mile superspeedway for “The Great American Race.”
The Daytona 500 remains NASCAR’s premier event, combining elite competition with large-scale entertainment — and Lambert’s performance underscored the spectacle that defines race day in Daytona Beach.
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