Holland, Tara Dawn (c. 1972–)

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Holland, Tara Dawn (c. 1972–)

Miss America. Name variations: Tara Dawn Christensen. Born c. 1972 in Overland Park, Kansas; University of Missouri-Kansas City, MA in music education; m. Jon Christensen (former US congressional rep.).

Named Miss America (1997), representing Kansas; advocate for literacy campaign; was a featured vocalist with Kansas City Symphony; with husband, founded Cross & Crown Ministries.

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