Video: Miss Metro Kennedy Holland speaks on competition, platform & plans for the year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The reigning Miss Arkansas took talent preliminary top honors in the Miss America talent competition.

UCA student Kennedy Holland impressed judges with the song “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” Miss New York and Miss Utah also received top honors.

The field of 52 women is competing for their share of $300,000 in college scholarships. On Sunday night, the final day of competition, Miss America will be crowned and receive a $50,000 scholarship. • Miss Arkansas 2025 Kennedy Holland, top honors in preliminary talent at Miss America 2026 (courtesy Miss America) • Miss Arkansas 2025 Kennedy Holland, top honors in preliminary talent at Miss America 2026 (courtesy Miss America) • Miss

See Full Page