Gracyn Stevens of Kirklin, Indiana, is the winner of the 13th annual NCBA National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook ®. Stevens will sing the“ Star-Spangled Banner” at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5. After an online application process, Stevens won through online voting by the public.

“ To be part of an event that brings together the very best in our industry is something I do not take lightly,” she said.“ I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity.”

Stevens appreciates the lessons she learned growing up showing cattle in 4-H. The cattle industry taught her that success is not about the banners, but the effort and passion put into each project. She looks forward to leaving a lasting footprint in the industry past her 4-H career.

“ Cattle have nutritional and economic value, but to me their value is immeasurable; it is an honor to win this contest to represent an industry I love,” Stevens said.“ I will strive to make a meaningful impact for years to come.”

Beyond the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of cattlemen and women, as the winner of the contest, Stevens will receive roundtrip airfare to Nashville, a hotel room, convention registration, plus a pair of boots, jeans and a shirt from Roper / Stetson. She will sing the National Anthem during CattleCon’ s Opening General Session and before both Cowboy’ s Night at the Opry shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium.

CattleCon is the oldest and largest convention for the cattle industry and features education, entertainment and meetings of the National Cattlemen’ s Beef Association, Cattlemen’ s Beef Board, CattleFax, National Cattlemen’ s Foundation and American National CattleWomen. A variety of registration options are available, and all include Cattlemen’ s College education sessions and demonstrations. For more information and to register and reserve housing, visit convention. ncba. org.

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