From Nashville, Tenn.: A nationwide contest to find the best a cappella performance of a patriotic anthem has concluded. The winner, a 20-year-old from Iowa, will record in a professional studio. She was chosen from nominees gathered by dozens of stations across the country.

A multi-round process narrowed the field before a national winner emerged. Further details about the contest and its winner are available. The winner's reaction to the news is also known, but the full story can be found through the original source.

A recording session in a notable music city is the prize for the winner's talented performance.