Ballads and Breakups

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January 23, 2026Updated: February 2, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Ballads & Breakups Battle

 

In February, love is in the airwaves… or is it?


Welcome to the Ballads & Breakups Battle, where heart-melting love songs face off against soul-crushing breakup anthems — and YOU decide who wins.


 How to Play

  1. Starting February 2nd, vote online every weekday to help decide which songs advance

  2. Follow the bracket through 15 total matchups until one song is crowned champion on February 23rd


 How the Battle Works

  • A ballad goes head-to-head with a breakup song

  • Two songs compete Monday through Friday

  • Daily online voting determines the winner

  • Winning songs advance through the bracket

  • Final winning song announced February 23rd


 The Prize

The listener with the winning bracket will score a
Lazyboy recliner, courtesy of Barber Home Furnishings


 Important Dates

  • Bracket Due:  February 1 

  • Voting Begins: February 2

  • Final Winner Announced: February 23


?? Official Rules

  • No purchase necessary

  • One bracket per person

  • Brackets must be downloaded, completed, and returned by the deadline to be eligible

  • Voting takes place online February 2–23, Monday through Friday

  • Winners advance based on total votes

  • One grand-prize winner

  • Must be 18 years or older to win

  • Prize not transferable

  • Full contest details and rules available here


 

 

 

 

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