Miss America 2017: Meet the Contestants

See the 52 incredible young women who will be competing for this year's crown

By Rebecca Macatee Sep 08, 2016 9:06 PMTags
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Here she is...Miss America!

That's what each and every one of the 52 young women participating in the 2017 Miss America Competition are hoping to hear on Sunday, but only one lady will walk away with the crown. 

Chris Harrison and Sage Steele will be hosting the 2017 Miss America Competition, while Ciara, Gabby Douglas, Mark Cuban, Sara Foster, Laura Marano, Cole Swindell and former Miss America Sharlene Wells will serve as celebrity judges for the big event.

The 96th annual pageant airs live from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall this Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, but before the show, make sure to check out our gallery of all 52 women competing in the 2017 Miss America Competition