The Pageant
PERFORMANCES
TRACE ADKINS
Trace Adkins is one of country music's most versatile and accomplished entertainers. His instantly recognizable baritone has earned 27 charted singles and 14 Top Ten hits, gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums with total sales surpassing 10 million, membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a number of industry awards, and a secure position in the upper reaches of the modern musical landscape. He will debut his brand new single, "This Ain't No Love Song" during the evening gown portion of the MISS USA® pageant.
BOYS LIKE GIRLS
This Andover, Mass. band was voted Spin.com's Artist of the Year in 2007. BLG spent three years on the road, touring with the likes of Good Charlotte and Avril Lavigne which is how they developed one of the most loyal fan bases in modern rock. The song they will be performing during the swimsuit competition of the MISS USA® pageant, "Heart Heart Heartbreak" ramps the arena-ready sound up another notch, the verse-chorus-guitar solo combo is custom made for audience participation.
SEAN VAN DER WILT
Sean Van der Wilt brings new life to electronic pop music and falls into a category of his own. His undeniable skill as a dancer thrust him into world-class status early on, performing with artists such as Michael Jackson and Rihanna. While working with top music producers, including Damon Sharpe, Sean has opened for acts like The Black Eyed Peas and performed at the 2008 Olympic celebration in Bejjing, China. Sean is currently working on his latest album and will also be seen this November in the highly-anticipated musical drama, "Burlesque," starring Christina Aguilera and featuring Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming and Cher.