Miss gay usa

Miss Gay America began in at The Watch Your Hat and Coat Saloon in Nashville, TN, where Norman Jones (a.k.a. Norma Kristie) became the first-ever titleholder. Founded by Jerry Peak, the pageant aimed to celebrate the art of female illusion.

Miss Gay America is a national pageant for female impersonators. Established in , the pageant is based on the Miss America contest and follows a similar format.