Behind the Crown: Anna Grace Tucker

Since winning the title of Miss Troy University 2026, Anna Grace Tucker is excited for what’s to come while always being real and always representing Troy.  

 The junior business major from Huntsville, Alabama says the amazing part of being Miss Troy is she can be herself.  

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Tucker stands after being crowned Miss Troy 2026.

“Having this title definitely makes me want to achieve and become better than I am because I know there's so many young girls, and the university, who are looking up to me,” Tucker said. “I have such a good family, and the directors here are so sweet.  

“All of that love and support really make me feel like I do have a community.” 

Tucker is a member of Troy’s M.I.S.S. Elite Society, University Activities Council and is a dancer on the Sound of the South dance line. 

When it comes to balancing everything, Tucker says she focuses on school first. 

“I have a calendar, and I also text my mom if I have something to do, and she kind of helps me to stay on track and balance everything,” Tucker said. “If I have to focus on school or getting ready for an interview for Miss Troy or something like that, I've told myself it's OK to say no to extracurricular activities, but it's also OK to say yes when I have free time.” 

Tucker intends to continue working on her community service initiative, “Say It Out Loud,” which focuses on shedding light on speech disorders since she has apraxia, a speech-sound disorder that makes it hard to articulate words.  

She has also written a book titled “Gracie Rose,” a story about a little girl who struggles with a speech order and peers who make fun of her for it. Throughout the story, the little girl learns how to conquer her fear of public speaking while practicing her speech.  

“There's a saying in my family that practice doesn't make perfect; it makes permanent, so this book is actually my story,” Tucker said. “It was important for me to write the book just because I want to spread awareness and teach about what speech disorders are.  

“I really thought I was the only one who had it because I was bullied. I wasn't mad at them because they didn't know what it was, so I want to tell people what it is, especially people who have those speech disorders to gain help from their friends to accomplish anything.” 

Through this book and “Say It Out Loud,” Tucker wants to remind everyone to not let their disability keep them from doing anything. 

“What you consider as your disability is actually your strength,” Tucker said. “Go after what you want to do and prove people wrong. 

“You don't want to regret not being able to do something that you want to do, so do it full force, and don't let anything or anyone make you feel like you can't do it because at the end of the day, you can, whether you have a disability or if you don't have a disability.” 

Tucker is looking forward to her appearance in the Homecoming parade, competing for the title of Miss Alabama as well as accomplishing her duties as Miss Troy University and being an ambassador. 

Those interested in keeping up with the latest from Miss Troy can visit @misstroyuniversityal on Instagram.