Iowa FFA Member Named Finalist In NCBA National Anthem Contest

Sarah Boyle hopes to earn the chance to perform at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium during CattleCon.

CASCADE, Iowa (RFD-TV) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is holding its 14th annual National Anthem Contest, with the winner earning the opportunity to perform at the historic Ryman Auditorium during CattleCon.

Finalist Sarah Boyle joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to discuss her passion for music and agriculture.

In her conversation with RFD-TV, Boyle says she began taking singing lessons at a young age and later learned guitar. Through FFA, she became involved with the cattle industry.

After encouragement from a local cattlemen’s chapter, Boyle entered the contest and was surprised to learn she had been selected as a finalist.

She says the support from her community has been incredible, and the opportunity to perform in Nashville would be a dream come true.

Voting for the NCBA National Anthem Contest remains open through November.

LEARN MORE: https://convention.ncba.org/apply/national-anthem-contest

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