Gray Media Launches Anthem Contest with Nashville Trip Prize for U.S. 250th Celebrations
Gray Media has launched the Star-Spangled Sing-Off contest inviting solo a cappella performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” from May 1 to May 31. The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a performance airing across Gray’s stations, with votes deciding finalists and a July 2 announcement.
1. Contest Overview
Gray Media announced the Star-Spangled Sing-Off contest on May 1, inviting Americans to upload solo, a cappella performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to participating station websites for public voting.
2. Semiquincentennial Campaign
This contest is part of the company’s “We the People” initiative, launched in 2025 to commemorate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, by showcasing local celebrations and original historical stories.
3. Entry Requirements and Timeline
Participants must submit a full solo a cappella video of the National Anthem by May 31 on their local Gray station’s site; regional and national voting will determine finalists, with the overall winner announced July 2.
4. Prize and Broadcast
The selected winner earns an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to film a professional performance, which will then be broadcast across Gray Media’s 117 full-power television markets later this year.