Miss USA 2001
| Miss USA 2001 | |
|---|---|
Miss USA 2001 Kandace Krueger | |
| Date | March 2, 2001 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | |
| Venue | Genesis Convention Center, Gary, Indiana |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Kandace Krueger Texas |
| Congeniality | Monica Palumbo (North Carolina) |
| Photogenic | Katee Doland (Colorado) |
Miss USA 2001 was the 50th Miss USA pageant, held at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana on March 2, 2001. The event was won by Kandace Krueger of Texas, who was crowned by outgoing queen Lynnette Cole of Tennessee.
The pageant was held in Gary for the first time, at the Genesis Convention Center. The city spent more than $6 million to prepare for the pageant.
William Shatner hosted the pageant and color commentary was provided by Tommy Davidson, Vanessa Minnillo, Miss Teen USA 1998 and reigning Miss Universe Lara Dutta. Entertainment was provided by Lara Fabian, Evan and Jaron and The Warren Brothers.