American Song Contest
2022 · NBC · 120 min · 1 season
S01E08 · The Live Grand Final
Tue, 10 May, 10:00 am
In the star-studded Grand Final, the top 10 artists perform one last time for their chance to win America's vote for best hit song. The national jury and public voting happen in real time to determine the winning song. Celebrity guests perform and assist with announcing results.
About
America's biggest live entertainment event has arrived! Based on the worldwide phenomenon "Eurovision Song Contest," this amazing musical spectacular combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of watching a beloved singing performance. In the U.S. version of the international megahit, American Song Contest will feature live original musical performances, representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and our nation's capital, competing to win the country's vote for the Best Original Song. An incredible solo artist, duo, DJ or a band will represent each location and will perform a new, original song, celebrating the different styles and genres across America. The live competition consists of three rounds as the acts compete in a series of Qualifying Rounds, followed by the Semi Finals and the ultimate Grand Final where one state or territory will emerge victorious.
Episodes
- E01
The Live Qualifiers Premiere
Tue, 22 Mar· 120 minThe all-live music competition series kicks off with hosts Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson; the first 11 artists, representing their state or territory, perform original songs and compete to win America's vote for best hit song.
- E02
The Live Qualifiers Part 2
Tue, 29 Mar· 120 minThe qualifiers continue with the reveal of which three acts from the Qualifiers Premiere are moving on to the Semi-Finals. The next batch of 11 artists take the stage with original music to compete to win the country's vote for best hit song.
- E03
The Live Qualifiers Part 3
Tue, 5 Apr· 120 minIn week 3 of the qualifiers, three artists from week 2 are revealed as advancing to the Semi-Finals. Twelve artists from across the country perform an original song to earn America's vote.
- E04
The Live Qualifiers Part 4
Tue, 12 Apr· 120 minThe live qualifiers continue with hosts Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson as three artists from Week 3 are revealed as advancing to the Semi-Finals. Eleven artists from across the country perform original music to earn the country's vote for best hit song.
- E05
The Live Qualifiers Part 5
Tue, 19 Apr· 120 minThe live qualifiers conclude as three artists from week 4 are revealed as moving on to the Semi-Finals. Eleven remaining artists representing their state or territory perform original music to earn America's vote for best hit song.
- E06
The Live Semi Finals Premiere
Tue, 26 Apr· 120 minThe live Semi-Finals begin with 10 artists returning to the stage with an elevated performance of their original song for a chance to earn America's vote. To make the stakes higher, a redemption song is revealed, adding an 11th artist back into the competition.
- E07
The Live Semi Finals Part 2
Tue, 3 May· 120 minThe live semi-finals conclude with 10 artists returning to the stage with an elevated performance of their original song for a chance to earn America's vote; one more redemption song is revealed, adding an 11th artist back into the competition.
- E08
The Live Grand Final
Tue, 10 May· 120 minIn the star-studded Grand Final, the top 10 artists perform one last time for their chance to win America's vote for best hit song. The national jury and public voting happen in real time to determine the winning song. Celebrity guests perform and assist with announcing results.
Cast
Snoop Dogg
Host
Kelly Clarkson
Host