"[3] She grew up on 700 acres (280 ha) of land in Fort Valley, GA, and is able to drive a full-sized John Deere tractor, plow and seed fields, and handle a shotgun.

from Act III of Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, an aria which is sung by the title character, Cio-Cio-San, to her young half-American son just before her suicide.

"[1] Cantrell won the competition on Saturday, June 20, 2015, when she received her crown from outgoing Miss Georgia titleholder, Maggie Bridges.

[13][14] Her platform was "Healthy Children, Strong America," a reflection of growing up on a farm in Georgia, and of her parents who are physical therapists.

[15][16] Cantrell won the talent portion and a $2,000 scholarship during Thursday night's preliminary competition for again singing the aria "Tu?

[17] In the final round of the competition, Cantrell was asked a question by judge Brett Eldredge: "New England quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for his part in the so-called 'Deflategate' scandal.

[21] As Miss America, Cantrell served as the official National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

[23] Other members of Team FNV include Jessica Alba, Stephen Curry, Kristen Bell, Nick Jonas, Colin Kaepernick, Christie Rampone, and more.

[24] On November 4, 2015, Cantrell presented with Darius Rucker at the Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

[25] On November 22, 2015, Cantrell appeared as a presenter at the 43rd Annual American Music Awards in Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles, California.

[31] The couple later had a formal wedding ceremony for friends and family on April 13, 2018, in Macon, Georgia in Cantrell's hometown Greek Orthodox church.