Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields Has Been Crowned Miss America 2017

Shields, 21, from Fayetteville, Arkansas, impressed a panel of judges including gymnast Gabby Douglas, actresses Laura Marano and Sara Foster, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes and singer Cole Swindell during the ... #MissAmerica2017

The Latest: Savvy Shields, of Arkansas, crowned Miss America

The outgoing Miss America, Betty Cantrell, back, crowns the winner Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields, as Lynn Weidner, right assists during the Miss America 2017 pageant, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans). Miss Arkansas ... #MissAmerica2017

Ciara's Miss America 2017 Dress Featured A Chic '90s Trend — PHOTOS

I love when the past and present collide. We're getting ready to crown Miss America 2017. But that didn't stop one of the judges from going with a really "retro" accessory for her red carpet look. #MissAmerica2017