Hannaleigh Newkirk

Hannaleigh Brianne Newkirk (born July 21, 1994) is an American television personality and model, best known for starring in the x|MTV reality show Dixie Jamboree.

Early life
Newkirk was born in x|Laurel, Mississippi to Kevin Newkirk and Margaret Desmond. Her father is a retired x|U.S. Marine Corps general, while her mother is a hairdresser. She is of x|Anglo-American and x|Irish heritage.

Newkirk was raised in a middle-class household. She grew up with an older brother: Jeremy, and an older sister: Diana. Newkirk attended x|West Jones High School, where she was a cheerleader, and graduated in 2012. Afterwards, she attended beauty school and became a licensed cosmetologist. She worked in a hair salon as a hairdresser and colorist, in addition to modeling part-time to support herself.

Career
Newkirk first began modeling as a toddler in local print campaigns. She ended her modeling career after beginning school in 1999. Newkirk then returned to modeling again in 2012, and again mainly worked in print campaigns. She began a career as a television personality after being cast on the x|MTV reality series Dixie Jamboree.

Personal life
While not filming Dixie Jamboree, Newkirk continues to reside in x|Laurel, Mississippi. She also continues to work as a hairdresser while not filming for the show. She is a x|Southern Baptist.