From Nashville, Tenn.: A nationwide contest to find the best a cappella performance of a patriotic song 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, with viewers voting and a regional round selecting finalists. The winner's reaction was one of surprise. Further details about the contest and its winner are available.

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