MISS AMERICA 2007 CONTESTANTS ENROLL IN PRE-PAGEANT TRAINING FOR CMT’S “PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA” PREMIERING FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
12/12/06
MISS AMERICA 2007 CONTESTANTS ENROLL IN PRE-PAGEANT TRAINING FOR CMT’S “PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA” PREMIERING FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 9:00 P.M.*
Two-Hour Special Also Premieres on MTV Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m.
On VH1 Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m.**
And LOGO Monday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 a.m.
LOS ANGELES – December 12, 2006 – For the first time in the history of the Miss America Pageant, all 52 contestants will meet in one location, Los Angeles, for a crash course in all things pageantry in PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA, premiering Friday, January 26 at 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. on CMT. The two-hour special will also premiere on CMT sister networks, MTV on Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m., VH1 on Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. and Logo on Monday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 a.m.
PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA levels the competitive playing field by helping each contestant refine their look, sharpen their skills and bring them all one step closer to the crown. Led by pageant coach and former Miss America runner-up Erika Schwartz Wright and Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry, the show employs a distinguished panel of experts, including Miss America 1971 Phyllis George, Miss America 2001 Angela Perez Baraquio and famed pageant coach Dale Smith Thomas, who critique the contestants and provide essential instruction for their success in the pageant. Official pageant judges Delta Burke, Michael Feinstein and Debbie Allen also drop by for a special contestant Question & Answer session.
The PAGEANT SCHOOL week consists of individual preparatory events, including pageant walk training, swimsuit and beauty competitions and a unique fitness lesson designed to build physical confidence. At the end of their training, contestants nominate three hopefuls for the title of “Miss Congeniality 2007.” Immediately following the telecast, viewers will be able to vote online at www.missamerica.cmt.com to award this title to one lucky contestant, with the winner being revealed live at the 2007 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT. The 2007 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT premieres on CMT Monday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. from The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
CMT offers fans an insider’s look at www.missamerica.cmt.com, where they can learn more about each of the competitors. The CMT website features highlights of all 52 contestants with personal photos, videos, bios and more. In January, the network’s broadband channel CMT Loaded will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and video, including excerpts from the popular talent competition.
PAGEANT SCHOOL: BECOMING MISS AMERICA is produced by Julie Pizzi and Patty Ivins at PB&J Television, with Paul Villadolid and Nicole Zien serving as executive producers for CMT. CMT will also air PAGEANT SCHOOL on Saturday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. as well as Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
The 2006 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT premiered on CMT last January and ranks as the most-watched telecast in CMT’s history.*** Since its premiere, re-airings of the Pageant have been seen by more than 27 million different viewers.
Visit CMT's press-only web site www.cmtpress.com for more information and downloadable photos on all of CMT's programming.
CMT, America’s No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 83 million households in the United States. Go to country music’s biggest web site at www.cmt.com.
The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. For more information, go to www.missamerica.org.
*All times listed ET/PT
**Times tentative
***total viewers, Nielsen Media Research
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PRESS CONTACTS:
CMT Miss America Organization
Nicole Pope Sharon Pearce
615-335-8406 609-345-7571
nicole.pope@cmt.com sharon@missamerica.org
CMT Wolf-Kasteler-Van Iden
Chris Delhomme Chet Mehta
310-752-8635 310-205-0618
chris.delhomme@cmt.com chetm@wkvia.com
