News 2, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Gray Media and News 2 are launching the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a contest that invites Americans to send in their best a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a chance to win a big prize.
The contest’s winner will get an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a performance that will air on Local4 and all other Gray Media stations across the U.S.
The Star-Spangled Sing-Off opens on Friday, May 1 here: www.knopnews2.com/page/star-spangled-sing-off/
The contest is part of Gray’s “We The People” initiative celebrating America’s 250th birthday ahead of July 4, 2026.
“We The People” recognizes local commemorations, celebrations and events tied to the nation’s 250th birthday that showcases hundreds of original stories that connect history to hometown experiences.
Since 2019, News 2 has aired the National Anthem daily, refreshed most recently in 2024.
Contestants 19+ can enter by submitting a video of a complete, solo, a cappella performance of the National Anthem here, where official rules are also available.
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