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Addison with her parents Shannon and Cris Price and brother Andrew Price.
Backstage with Miss Oklahoma By Maggie Murdock Nichols
In December of 2019, Edmond-native Addison Price represented Oklahoma in the Miss America Pageant. “To have the support of my community means more to me than I can find words to describe. Honestly, it hasn’t fully set in that it actually happened. I keep waiting to wake up and realize it was all a dream,” Addison says, reflecting on her journey. Addison was chosen as the third runner up and awarded a scholarship. She
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was welcomed home by a cheering crowd at the airport. “I would have loved to bring the title home to Oklahoma, but I know I did my best, and I’m thankful for a Top 5 finish. Getting to come home to Edmond is always a win!” Edmond was abuzz with excitement on the night of the competition. Addison handled each step with grace, but gave us insight to an unexpected twist: “The competition looked different this year. The celebrity judge panel gave immediate feedback to contestants. We had no idea this was going to happen until they started talking!”
A Moment of Humility and Gratitude
Between a whirlwind of rehearsals, press interviews and filming, Addison recalls a moment that brought it all into perspective: “I will never forget the first night of preliminary competition standing backstage as the show started. Through the curtains rang the voice of Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019,
