Erika Grace

Erika Grace Powell is an accomplished actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur, recognized for her achievements in pageantry and her work with various charitable organizations. After winning the Miss South Carolina title in 2005, Erika Grace Powell went on to achieve a Top-10 finalist position at the 2006 Miss America Pageant, where she also received the prestigious Bernie Wayne overall talent award and over $35,000 in scholarships. During her academic career at Furman University, she showcased her vocal talents in leading opera roles, including Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Her international performance experience began early, touring with the Furman Singers across Russia, Estonia, Finland, and Italy.

In 2007, she further expanded her operatic repertoire, performing in Offenbach’s Les contes d’Hoffmann and Verdi’s La Traviata at Lyrique en Mer/Festival de Belle Ile in France. Her vocal prowess was further recognized when she performed at Furman University’s Commencement Ceremony alongside President George W. Bush in 2008. Erika Grace Powell continued her ascent in the classical music world, winning The Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions for South Carolina in 2009.

The same year, her vocal talent garnered international attention as a Top-25 Global Semi-Finalist in the Avon Voices Talent Search with Avon Cosmetics. Demonstrating her versatility and continued engagement with pageantry, she was crowned Miss South Carolina USA in 2012, subsequently placing in the Top-15 at The Miss USA Pageant that same year. Currently, Erika Grace Powell is based in Atlanta, where she continues to build her impressive portfolio in commercial television and film. She actively pursues her entrepreneurial endeavors, traveling monthly as a sought-after host and brand ambassador for a diverse range of media clients.