‘American Song Contest’: Here are the 56 acts competing
“American Song Contest,” one of the most hotly anticipated TV talent shows to come around in quite some time, premieres on NBC at 8 p.m. March 21.
The live music competition is hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson and features acts from every state as well as five territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and Washington D.C.
All told, there will be 56 acts taking part in this reality competition television series, which is based on the popular Eurovision Song Contest. The acts will all be performing original songs, as opposed to the cover material that is featured on many of these types of talent shows.
The series features several already well-established stars, including some that have sold millions of albums during their careers. Performers include Jewel, Michael Bolton, Macy Gray and Allen Stone
The series is set to run through May 9.
Here’s a break down of the contestants, listed alphabetically by state/territory:
Alabama Ni/Co — Pop duo began gaining popularity in 2019 with its YouTube videos.
Alaska Jewel — Multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Who Will Save Your Soul.”
American Samoa Tenelle — Her 2017 debut album, “For the Lovers,” topped the Billboard reggae chart.
Arizona Las Marías — The group, featuring twins Maria Isabel and Maria Teresa, has released five albums.
Arkansas Kelsey Lamb — Country music artist known for single “Little by Little.”
California Sweet Taboo — SoCal troupe that mixes Latin, hip-hop, R&B and pop in its music.
Colorado Riker Lynch — Artist mixes rock, reggae and other styles in his songs.
Connecticut Michael Bolton — Multi-Grammy winner has sold more than 65 million albums.
Delaware Nitro Nitra — Soul-rock singer who has been described as “transcendent.”
Florida Ale Zabala — Latin-pop artist has been writing songs since the age of 13.
Georgia Stela Cole — Pop artist who finds inspiration in the Atlanta hip-hop scene.
Guam Jason J. — Known for his blend of reggae and alternative music.
Hawaii Bronson Varde — His music is influenced by the reggae music he grew up listening to in Hawaii.
Idaho Andrew Sheppard — Bringing the “heartland rock” to listeners.
Illinois Justin Jesso — Has written songs for Kygo, Ricky Martin, Hrvy, AJ Mitchell, the Backstreet Boys and Armin van Buuren.
Indiana UG skywalkin — Hip-hop artist from Uganda, who now calls Indiana home.
Iowa Alisabeth Von Presley — Pop-rock star known for her live performances
Kansas Broderick Jones — Singer-songwriter whose goal is reportedly to “become the biggest artist ever from Kansas.” So, move over Joe Walsh!
Kentucky Jordan Smith — Winner of season 9 of NBC’s “The Voice.”
Louisiana Brittany Pfantz — Soulful singer who mixes rock, pop and gospel in her music.
Maine King Kyote — The artist’s music is reportedly evocative of “a night of whiskey drinking in a cabin among the Maine pines.”
Maryland Sisqó — Cue up “The Thong Song”!
Massachusetts Jared Lee — Singer-songwriter-producer whose music has been streamed some 80 million times.
Michigan Ada LeAnn — 16-year-old artist reportedly “wants to be a voice for teens like herself to show them they’re not alone.”
Minnesota Yam Haus — The band is said to “bring ‘Minnesota Nice’ to the dance floor.”
Mississippi Keyone Starr — Grammy-nominated artist is inspired by Mississippi blues.
Missouri Brett Seper — Pop artist pays homage to his hometown of Fredericktown in his music.
Montana Jonah Prill — Country music from Billings, Montana.
Nebraska Jocelyn —
Nevada The Crystal Method
New Hampshire MARi
New Jersey Brooke Alexx
New Mexico Khalisol
New York ENISA
North Carolina John Morgan
North Dakota Chloe Fredericks
Northern Mariana Islands Sabyu
Ohio Macy Gray
Oklahoma AleXa
Oregon courtship.
Pennsylvania Bri Steves
Puerto Rico Christian Pagán
Rhode Island Hueston
South Carolina Jesse LeProtti
South Dakota Judd Hoos
Tennessee Tyler Braden
Texas Grant Knoche
United States Virgin Islands Cruz Rock
Utah Savannah Keyes
Vermont Josh Panda
Virginia Almira Zaky
Washington Allen Stone
Washington, D.C. NËITHER
West Virginia Alexis Cunningham
Wisconsin Jake’O
Wyoming Ryan Charles