Miss USA 2001 was the 50th Miss USA pageant, held at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana on March 2, 2001.

[1] The event was won by Kandace Krueger of Texas, who was crowned by outgoing queen Lynnette Cole of Tennessee.

[2] The pageant was held in Gary for the first time, at the Genesis Convention Center.

[3] William Shatner hosted the pageant and color commentary was provided by Tommy Davidson, Vanessa Minnillo, Miss Teen USA 1998 and reigning Miss Universe Lara Dutta.

[1] Entertainment was provided by Lara Fabian, Evan and Jaron and The Warren Brothers.