American Song Contest: Macy Gray, Sisqo and Michael Bolton lead star-studded line-up

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the debut series of American Song Contest.In a take on the Eurovision Song Contest, 56 artists from across the nation will be competing to find America’s favorite song.There are some huge stars jumping straight into the competition for the pride of their home state, battling it out against lesser-known musicians.Macy will be representing Ohio while Thong Song legend Sisqo is performing for Maryland.

Connecticut is represented by Michael as Jewel are hitting the stage for Alaska.Jordan Smith will be singing for Kentucky, and is no stranger to TV competitions, after winning The Voice in 2015.But who will nab the crown?Atlantic Records is serving as the music partner for the series, with the original songs featured on the program released weekly.‘Atlantic Records is thrilled to partner with NBC and all the artists competing on ‘American Song Contest,’ Atlantic Records President, West Coast Kevin Weaver said in a statement. ‘As an innovative music label, we are always looking for new ways to discover and showcase talent, and American Song Contest is the perfect stage for America to see the best of the best from each state and territory. ‘We are honored to be working with NBC, all of the incredibly talented artists and the entire American Song Contest team.’SAVE THE DATE!

ð² Iâm representing Baltimore, MD on @NBC’s #AmericanSongContest, kicking off March 21! ð¶ð¥ pic.twitter.com/pSSmVZuI6DAmerican Song Contest will have a similar format to Eurovision, featuring performances from musicians representing all 50 states, the five US territories and the American capital.A solo artist, duo or band will perform an original track in three rounds to win the vote for the best song, with the competitors to be named at a later date.The.