Linn-Mar, Gretna, Wheaton Warrenville South, and Broken Arrow all took convincing wins over quality competition this past weekend.

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

A panel of three regional experts analyzed 35 of Nebraska’s top show choirs to create the rankings. These are the results.

Platte County, Carthage, and Hollister will play host to a combined 47 groups this weekend as the season hits crunch time.

O'Gorman and Vermillion are both set to host competitions this weekend, with most of the rest of the state's groups competing somewhere.

Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs from the Land of Lincoln and voted 20 into the rankings across three divisions.

PHOTO: @shotbytalon | Several top eastern Iowa choirs gather for an end-of-season battle at an inaugural event.

The Wallace showdown takes over Norris, while others fight to reach into the top three.

Contenders from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Alabama, and Mississippi will challenge for spots in two different finals rounds.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | Three competitions have happened and three are left in the Texas show choir scene.