A BRAND new singing contest is hoping to wow audiences starting tonight.

American Song Contest premieres tonight at 8pm ET on NBC, and is said to be based on the famed Eurovision Song Contest.

The contest will play out over eight weeks, ahead of a finale on May 9.

Musicians from all 50 states, five surrounding territories, and Washington, DC will compete in the contest.

The participants who are already established, well-recognized performers include:

Macy Gray (Ohio)
Sisqó (Maryland)
Riker Lynch (Colorado)
Michael Bolton (Connecticut)
Jewel (Alaska)
Tenelle (American Somoa)
Justin Jesso (Illinois)
Jordan Smith (Kentucky)
Yam Haus (Minnesota)
The Crystal Method (Nevada)
ENISA (New York)
Alan Stone (Washington)
Judd Hoos (South Dakota)
AleXa (Oklahoma)

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been announced as the hosts.

Read our American Song Contest live blog for the latest news and updates…

What is American Song Contest?

Based on Eurovision, American Song Contest is a nationwide singing competition.

Eurovision first debuted in 1956 and features artists from primarily European countries facing off with original music.

In 1971, Eurovision was broadcast in the continental United States for the first time.
Who are the judges? continued

“I’m so excited to work with Snoop and can’t wait to see every state and territory represented by artists singing their own songs,” Kelly concluded.

In 2021, Snoop and Kelly appeared together on the 20th season of The Voice, another singing competition.

Kelly served as a coach, while Snoop came on as a mentor.
Who are the judges?

During the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on February 13, 2022, a promo aired for the American Song Contest announcing the hosts of the upcoming competition as Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.

“I am honored to host American Song Contest alongside my lil sis Kelly Clarkson, aka Miss Texas,” said Snoop in a statement.

Kelly added: “I have been a fan and love the concept of Eurovision and am thrilled to bring the musical phenomenon to America.

The recognized contestants

The participants who are already established, well-recognized performers include:
- Macy Gray (Ohio)
- Sisqó (Maryland)
- Riker Lynch (Colorado)
- Michael Bolton (Connecticut)
- Jewel (Alaska)
- Tenelle (American Somoa)
- Justin Jesso (Illinois)
- Jordan Smith (Kentucky)
- Yam Haus (Minnesota)
- The Crystal Method (Nevada)
- ENISA (New York)
- Alan Stone (Washington)
- Judd Hoos (South Dakota)
- AleXa (Oklahoma)
The amateur contestants

The amateur contestants are:
- Kelsey Lamb (Arkansas)
- Ni/Co (Alabama)
- Las Marías (Arizona)
- Sweet Taboo (California)
- Nitro Nitra (Delaware)
- Ale Zabala (Florida)
- Stela Cole (Georgia)
- Jason J (Guam)
- Bronson Varde (Hawaii)
- Andrew Sheppard (Idaho)
- UG Skywalkin (Indiana)
- Alisabeth Von Presley (Iowa)
- Broderick Jones (Kansas)
- Brittany Pfantz (Louisiana)
- King Kyote (Maine)
- Jared Lee (Massachusetts)
- Ada LeAnn (Michigan)
- Keyone Starr (Mississippi)
Who are the contestants?

Musicians from all 50 states, five surrounding territories, and Washington, DC will compete in the contest.

On March 3, 2022, NBC revealed information regarding the participants competing in American Song Contest.

The competitors include a mix of relatively unknown musicians, as well as singer-songwriters who already found mainstream success.
Can I stream American Song Contest?

The competition series will also be available for streaming on a couple of different apps.

For viewers who can’t catch the cable broadcasts of American Song Contest, they can access the show at their convenience through Hulu or Peacock.
When will American Song Contest air?

On March 21, 2022, American Song Contest will premiere on NBC from 8pm until 10pm ET.

Set to take place over a total of eight weeks, the show’s Grand Final is scheduled for May 9.