Gracie Hunt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Gracie was raised by her mother, Tavia Shackles, and father, Clark Hunt. Gracie has a younger sister named Ava and a younger brother who is 17. Her and her sister share a birthday. Just two weeks ago on March 29, 2020, Gracie turned 21 and Ava turned 14. Gracie grew up in a sports-loving family. Her grandfather, Lamar Hunt, is known for founding several sports leagues and teams, including the American Football League in 1960, which eventually became the NFL. He also founded the North American Soccer League, which eventually became the MLS - Major League Soccer. Her family is also involved in the NBA and is a minority owner in the NBA team, the Chicago Bulls.Gracie’s first pageant was Miss Texas Teen International in 2016. The pageant is based on platform and community service. Gracie’s experience in sports and working with the special olympics gave her a competitive edge amongst the competition. She won her first pageant on her first try. To learn more about Gracie Hunt and her pageant journey listen to today’s episode.Because you are interested in this episode you might also be interested in: Click Pageant Dresses to shop new styles and resale items from contestants, designers and retailers throughout the world!Pageant Daily. Free daily digital magazine that helps you train day by day to win the crown.Pageant Prep. Paid daily mentoring program compete with Mock Interviews, 1:1 coaching sessions, and access to a hidden portal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy