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Itinerary for the Passing of the Keys Winning Weekend!
September 19, 2026
Orientation: 11:00 am
Venue: Best Western Plus Executive Residency Nashville
2401 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN 37207
Interview: 12:00 pm
**Note: if you want to rehearse on stage, you can do so from 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm**
Check-in at Venue: 4:00 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Pageant starts promptly at 6:00 pm
Photo-shoot
Time: Right after crowning
Show line-up for Passing of the Keys 2026
Opening/Forever Keyholder Walk
Presentation (Parade of Contestants) M/F
Walk of Recognition
Mr. & Miss Sportswear M/F
Mr. & Miss Formal Wear/Evening Gown M/F
Mr. & Miss Talent M/F
Passing of the Keys Numbers:
Crowning
Justices for Passing of the Keys 2026
JK Hunter is a Celebrity Makeup & Airbrush Artist, Hair Stylist, Barber & Wig maker to the stars. She also designs Makeup, Hair & Wardrobe for theater.
For more than 30 years, JK has worked in most genres of entertainment acquiring a long list of credits in Film, Award Shows, Theater, TV, Photography...etc.
Ms. Hunter is also a custom wig maker and facilitates makeovers, makeup classes, weddings, personal makeovers, artist development & consultations.
To schedule a private makeup class for you + your friends, OR a makeover for your upcoming photo shoot or events:
Email: JKHuntermua@gmail
IG: @JKHunter1
X: @jkhunter
Shonn Munro Dupree was born on July 21st in the backwoods of Mississippi. His zodiac sign is Cancer. Growing up, he decided to make Memphis, Tennessee, his home and has been there for over 30 years. He has six beautiful biological children—four girls and two boys—and 14 beautiful grandchildren.
He created Shonn Munro Dupree over thirty years ago, and with that, he applied his unique nerves and talent to become one of the country's top entertainers. He has won titles all across the region, including Mr. Black CONTINENTAL, Mr. Black CONTINENTAL Klassick, Mr. Gay Black Ohio, Mr. Nationz, Mr. Glamour City, Mr. Missouri State, Mr. GALAXY WORLDWIDE, Mr. Black Tennessee, Mr. BLUFF City, Mr. Dazzling Detroit, and Mr. Gay United States.
He created Shonn Munro Dupree over thirty years ago, and with that, he applied his unique nerves and talent to become one of the country's top entertainers. He has won titles all across the region, including Mr. Black CONTINENTAL, Mr. Black CONTINENTAL Klassick, Mr. Gay Black Ohio, Mr. Nationz, Mr. Glamour City, Mr. Missouri State, Mr. GALAXY WORLDWIDE, Mr. Black Tennessee, Mr. BLUFF City, Mr. Dazzling Detroit, and Mr. Gay United States.
Vega Perry, aka Vega Ova: She was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, and currently resides in Norfolk, Virginia. She's a true advocate for the trans community while assuring equality for our LGBTQ+ community. She works in the nursing field as a nurse and has for the last 17 years.
She is the Owner/Founder/CEO of Miss Models Inc. Pageantry, which is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and is just celebrating 26 years of detailing pageantry with excellence. She is passionately known as MOTHER VA around the globe. She takes that title with much integrity and represents with a heart of passion as she travels from state to state.
*Ballroom Legend
*Nationally accredited judge
*Professional hostess/fundraiser
*Humanitarian
*Board of directors (Southeastern Transgender Resource Center)
*Nominations committee (Hampton Road's Pride)
*Politically inclined
She truly believes that all humans on earth should be treated with dignity. She is honored to have been selected as Grand Marshal 2025 and was so humbled to have been chosen.
She wishes all contestants the best of luck and looks forward to seeing you report to work.
She is the Owner/Founder/CEO of Miss Models Inc. Pageantry, which is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and is just celebrating 26 years of detailing pageantry with excellence. She is passionately known as MOTHER VA around the globe. She takes that title with much integrity and represents with a heart of passion as she travels from state to state.
*Ballroom Legend
*Nationally accredited judge
*Professional hostess/fundraiser
*Humanitarian
*Board of directors (Southeastern Transgender Resource Center)
*Nominations committee (Hampton Road's Pride)
*Politically inclined
She truly believes that all humans on earth should be treated with dignity. She is honored to have been selected as Grand Marshal 2025 and was so humbled to have been chosen.
She wishes all contestants the best of luck and looks forward to seeing you report to work.
Bobby Dupree is a proud native of New York City and currently resides in New Jersey. With an impressive 33-year career in the school transportation industry, Bobby has also dedicated 35 consecutive years to judging pageants at the local, state, regional, and national levels.
Well-known and deeply respected within the LGBTQ+ community, Bobby is celebrated for his unwavering support, honesty, and integrity - qualities that have earned him the appreciation of many across the pageant world and beyond.
Bobby wishes each contestant the very best of luck and leaves you with these words: "Stay in your moment, deliver your moment, and in the end, you just might capture your moment."
Well-known and deeply respected within the LGBTQ+ community, Bobby is celebrated for his unwavering support, honesty, and integrity - qualities that have earned him the appreciation of many across the pageant world and beyond.
Bobby wishes each contestant the very best of luck and leaves you with these words: "Stay in your moment, deliver your moment, and in the end, you just might capture your moment."
Gemini D Starr Walker is a native of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He has been in the entertainment business for over thirty years. He has entertained the masses all over the United States.
He is deemed the Southern Gentleman with the Contagious Smile. When doors were closed in his face, he climbed through the windows and made a lane for Male Leads in the Carolinas. He enjoys entertaining people and competing in pageants. He has over 100 titles across Bar, Pride, County, City, State, Regional, and National levels. Sweetheart International, Black Continental, Charleston Black Pride, PeachState, and ok course, Glamour City are just a few of his accomplishments.
It is an honor to sit at the Judges' Table. Good luck to the contestants, and remember to "Be the Glamour You Want to See"
He is deemed the Southern Gentleman with the Contagious Smile. When doors were closed in his face, he climbed through the windows and made a lane for Male Leads in the Carolinas. He enjoys entertaining people and competing in pageants. He has over 100 titles across Bar, Pride, County, City, State, Regional, and National levels. Sweetheart International, Black Continental, Charleston Black Pride, PeachState, and ok course, Glamour City are just a few of his accomplishments.
It is an honor to sit at the Judges' Table. Good luck to the contestants, and remember to "Be the Glamour You Want to See"