Kristen Dalton, 22, of Wilmington, North Carolina, is crowned Miss USA 2009 at the conclusion of the 58th annual Miss USA competition. She will spend her year-long reign making special appearances on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization, its sponsors and affiliated charities.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Kristen Dalton, 22, of Wilmington, North Carolina, is crowned Miss USA 2009 at the conclusion of the 58th annual Miss USA competition.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Kristen Dalton, 22, of Wilmington, North Carolina, reacts after it is announced that she will be crowned Miss USA 2009.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

22-year-old Laura Kirilova Chukanov, Miss Utah USA 2009 from Salt Lake City, a top 5 finalist vying for the spot as Miss USA 2009 poses in her evening gown.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

22-year-old Kristen Dalton, Miss North Carolina USA 2009 from Wilmington, a top 5 finalist vying for the spot as Miss USA 2009 poses in her evening gown.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

19-year-old Maria Elizabeth Montgomery, Miss Kentucky USA 2009 from Danville, a top 5 finalist vying for the spot as Miss USA 2009 poses in her evening gown.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

21-year-old Carrie Prejean, Miss California USA 2009 from San Diego, a top 5 finalist vying for the spot as Miss USA 2009 poses in her evening gown.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

22-year-old Alicia-Monique Blanco, Miss Arizona USA 2009 from Phoenix, a top 5 finalist vying for the spot as Miss USA 2009 poses in her evening gown.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Jessi Pierson, Miss West Virginia USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Laura Kirilova Chukanov, Miss Utah USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Brooke Daniels, Miss Texas USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Kristin Motil, Miss Tennessee USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Stephanie Smith, Miss South Carolina USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Kristen Dalton, Miss North Carolina USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Maria Elizabeth Montgomery, Miss Kentucky USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Carrie Prejean, Miss California USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Chanley Painter, Miss Arkansas USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Alicia-Monique Blanco, Miss Arizona USA 2009, a top 10 semi-finalist in the 58th annual Miss USA 2009 competition, poses in her swimsuit by Jessica Simpson.HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Darren Decker - Monday, April, 20, 2009, 3:20 AM

Rachel Philippona, Miss Alabama USA 2009, competes for the title of Miss USA 2009 during the 58th annual Miss USA competition.Miss Universe L.P., LLLP - Monday, April, 13, 2009, 8:13 PM

Jessica Irene Nolin, Miss Alaska USA 2009, competes for the title of Miss USA 2009 during the 58th annual Miss USA competition.Miss Universe L.P., LLLP - Monday, April, 13, 2009, 8:13 PM

Alicia-Monique Blanco, Miss Arizona USA 2009, competes for the title of Miss USA 2009 during the 58th annual Miss USA competition.Miss Universe L.P., LLLP - Monday, April, 13, 2009, 8:13 PM

Chanley Painter, Miss Arkansas USA 2009, competes for the title of Miss USA 2009 during the 58th annual Miss USA competition.Miss Universe L.P., LLLP - Monday, April, 13, 2009, 8:13 PM

Carrie Prejean, Miss California USA 2009, competes for the title of Miss USA 2009 during the 58th annual Miss USA competition.Miss Universe L.P., LLLP - Monday, April, 13, 2009, 8:13 PM

Monica Mary Pietrzak, Miss Connecticut USA 2009, competes for the title of Miss USA 2009 during the 58th annual Miss USA competition.Miss Universe L.P., LLLP - Monday, April, 13, 2009, 8:13 PM