Miss USA 2000 was the 49th Miss USA pageant, held at The Grand Palace in Branson, Missouri on February 4, 2000. At the end of the event, outgoing titleholder Kimberly Pressler of New York crowned Lynnette Cole of Tennessee as Miss USA 2000, marking Tennessee’s first win. Carson Daly hosted, with color commentary by Ali Landry and Julie Moran. Entertainment was provided by Christina Aguilera, Lou Bega, Brian McKnight, and Mark Wills. Fifty-one contestants competed.