Nationwide A Cappella Singers Wanted for “Star-Spangled Sing-Off”

A new nationwide singing competition is giving talented vocalists across America the chance to shine with their own solo a cappella performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Gray Media and WBTV have officially launched the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a special competition connected to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. The contest is open to singers nationwide and offers one standout performer the opportunity to have their rendition featured on television stations across the country.

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About the Opportunity

The Star-Spangled Sing-Off is looking for powerful, memorable, and heartfelt solo performances of the National Anthem. Singers are invited to submit audition videos online for a chance to move forward in the competition.

After submissions close, selected performances will be shared for public voting, allowing viewers to support their favorite local and regional singers.

Key Details

🎶 Project: Star-Spangled Sing-Off
🇺🇸 Song: “The Star-Spangled Banner”
🎤 Performance Style: Solo a cappella
📍 Location: Nationwide, USA
💻 Audition Format: Online video submission
📅 Submission Deadline: May 31
🏆 Grand Prize: All-expenses-paid trip to Nashville to record and film a featured performance
📺 Broadcast: Winning performance to air on WBTV and Gray Media stations nationwide
📢 Expected Winner Announcement: July 2

How the Competition Works

Singers must submit a complete solo a cappella video performance of the National Anthem. Once the submission period ends, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite singers through the official competition platform.

The grand prize winner will travel to Nashville for a professionally filmed featured performance, which will be broadcast on WBTV and other Gray Media stations across the United States.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

🎤 Solo vocalists with strong a cappella skills
🇺🇸 Singers who can deliver a moving National Anthem performance
📱 Performers comfortable with social media voting
🌟 Emerging artists looking for national exposure
🎶 Vocalists interested in being part of a major patriotic celebration

Why This Matters

The competition is part of a larger celebration leading up to America’s 250th birthday. According to Gray Media, the goal is to highlight communities, discover new talent, and bring people together through music during a historic national moment.

For singers who have always dreamed of performing the National Anthem on a larger stage, this could be a meaningful opportunity to gain visibility and be part of a nationwide broadcast.

How to Submit

Online auditions are now open through the official WBTV Star-Spangled Sing-Off page.

Apply here:
https://www.wbtv.com/page/star-spangled-sing-off/