What is kellye cash miss america?

Kellye Cash is a beauty pageant winner and was crowned Miss America in 1987. She was born on December 1, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. Cash is the niece of the famous American singer, Johnny Cash.

Before winning the Miss America title, she won the Miss Tennessee pageant in 1986. She used her beauty pageant titles to become an active spokesperson for several charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the Children's Miracle Network.

At the Miss America pageant, Kellye Cash performed a jazz dance routine and played the piano to win the talent competition. She used her platform during her reign as Miss America to raise awareness about AIDS, which was still a relatively new and misunderstood disease at the time.

After her year as Miss America, Cash pursued a career in country music and had a few hits on the country music charts. She also worked as a television news anchor before retiring to focus on her role as a mother.

Today, Kellye Cash is still active in the pageant world and often serves as a judge for beauty pageants. She is also a motivational speaker, advocate for children's health, and a supporter of her uncle Johnny Cash's legacy.