Episode #489.Abbie Stockard-🏇🌹Miss America-KY. Derby 151🏇🌹

Abbie Stockard, who was crowned Miss America 2025 on January 5, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, is a 22-year-old nursing student at Auburn University in Alabama.

At just 22 years old, she has already distinguished herself as a role model of resilience, service, and leadership, becoming only the 4th woman from Alabama to hold the crown.

Born on July 26, 2002, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Abbie is a graduate of Vestavia Hills High School. She continued her education at Auburn University’s College of Nursing, where she became deeply involved in campus life as a student recruiter, a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, and a dancer with the Tiger Paws team. Her long-term goal is to earn a doctorate in nurse anesthesia, with a specialization in pediatric medicine.

Her pageant journey began with the title of Miss Hoover 2024, leading to her victory as Miss Alabama 2024. That same year, she stepped onto the national stage and captured the Miss America crown, winning a $50,000 scholarship to further her studies.

As Miss America, Abbie uses her platform to advocate for families impacted by cystic fibrosis, serving as an ambassador for the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Her work brings vital awareness to the need for research, education, and support—an extension of her lifelong passion for healthcare and helping others. Guided by her personal motto, “Choose Joy,” she inspires audiences with her commitment to service and unwavering optimism.

Outside her public duties, Abbie remains grounded, sharing her journey on social media and balancing life with grace.

She is also in a relationship with NBA player Walker Kessler, a reminder that even in the spotlight, she remains true to herself and genuine.

From Birmingham to the Miss America stage, Abbie Stockard is living proof that perseverance and purpose can carry dreams to remarkable heights.

Her story is one of joy, service, and an unwavering belief in the power of making a difference.

She previously held the title Miss Alabama 2024 and is recognized for her advocacy for children’s health and awareness of cystic fibrosis.