Iowa and Nebraska concentrate their heavy hitters in one place, while choirs around the country flock to Illinois and Minnesota.

Center Grove, Solon, Johnston, and Millard West claimed some of the biggest wins of the weekend.

The score between two of Omaha's top groups was settled two states away. In the end, Millard West reigned for the first time in seven years.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | Three vanguards of Nebraska all head up to Minnesota, turning it into seemingly a local Nebraska competition.

By William Soquet, Editor-in-Chief Homewood and Millard West took statement wins to start their seasons, while Hastings and Gretna East...

Tons of groups tussle in Alabama, Midwest power players gather in Minnesota, Nebraska sees a large rematch, and titans gather in Minnesota.

Following the last competition of the season, five regional experts voted on who the best choirs in the state are. These are the results.

Brownsburg, John Burroughs, Gretna, Lincoln East and Mt. Zion all take big wins to kick off the month of March!

The calendar has flipped to March, which means that most shows are now in prime shape! Tough matchups will be had all across the country...

Several states bring out the big guns - Indiana, Texas, Nebraska, Mississippi and Minnesota are all featuring lineups as deep as the sea!

Gretna, Onalaska, Blue Valley and Lincoln Links still went on despite the snow this past weekend!

A weekend of show choir contests is derailed by snow. COTW will still feature Gretna, Linn-Mar, Sioux Falls Jefferson, Waukee and Onalaska.

We gave our staff a few prompts to answer on the upcoming competition season starting this weekend! Here is what they think you could...

Well wishes to all retiring directors in 2023, especially the five that are featured in this article!

Clinton bests both Wheatons, Carmel and Findlay win four in a row, Hastings wins three in a row, and big battles at Daniel Hand and Hersey!

Daniel Hand, Glenwood, John Hersey, Lewis Central, Solon and Totino-Grace are this week's Comps of the Week!

Johnston goes for four in a row, while Urbandale snaps Bloomington Kennedy's streak and Mitchell, Carmel, Findlay and Lincoln East all win!

Johnston, Petal and Bloomington Kennedy continue undefeated seasons and Mitchell claims its first win of the year.

In a week where large lineups and epic showdowns abound, these four stood out as the class of the country!

Triumphs by Piqua, Ankeny Centennial, Troy Buchanan, and Bemidji top this week's recap! Upstart finalists at all four competitions as well!