Iowa Woman Wins National A Cappella Contest for “The Star-Spangled Banner”
A 20-year-old woman from Iowa, Lily Schloss, won a nationwide contest for her a cappella performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner." The prize includes a professional recording session in Nashville, Tennessee, and her rendition will be aired on Gray Media stations…
Kansas City, MO, September 7, 2026 —
Lily Schloss, a 20-year-old vocalist from Iowa, has been named the winner of a nationwide contest for her a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The competition celebrated exceptional vocal talent across the country.
Schloss’s performance stood out among numerous entries, earning her a significant prize package. As the contest’s top honoree, she will receive a professional recording session. This session is slated to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, a city renowned for its rich musical heritage and recording studios.
Further enhancing the recognition of her achievement, Schloss’s winning performance of the U.S. national anthem is scheduled to be broadcast. Gray Media, a national media company, will feature her rendition on its stations across the nation, providing a wide platform for her talent to be heard.
Details regarding the specific nature of the nationwide contest, including its name, organizing body, and the timeline of its stages, were not provided. The exact dates for the professional recording session in Nashville and the broadcast schedule on Gray Media stations were also not specified in the available information. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Debra Worley on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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