Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019 at The Philharmonic Review: The Philharmonic Invites, and the Audience Packs the House In the News, Press Releases The New York Times: Nia Imani Franklin, a trained soprano who is the current Miss America, with Mr. van Zweden. Ms. Franklin hosted the evening, which was aimed at new audiences. Credit Hiroyuki Ito for The New York Times Source Link: The New York Times Nia Franklin, Miss America 2019 at The Philharmonic