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College student announced as Star-Spangled Sing-Off winner
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points The contest, which drew entries from across the country, was hosted by Gray Media. A University of Iowa student has been declared the winner of a national singing competition.
A University of Iowa student has been declared the winner of a national singing competition. The contest, which drew entries from across the country, was hosted by Gray Media. The winner's performance of a patriotic song took place at a university event.
As a result of her win, she will be traveling to Nashville to record a special performance. Further details about the competition and the winner's experience are available from the source. The winner is set to have her recording aired on television stations later this year.
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Category: schools Published: July 2, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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