American Song Contest – who are the semi-finalists?

IN March 2022 the American Song Contest premiered, and two months later it is already down to the semi-finalists.

American Song Contest takes after the European show Eurovision Song Contest.

MARi performs on stage during an episode of American Song Contest in 2022Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Who are the semi-finalists?

A total of 56 artists came to compete in American Song Contest and now only a select few have made it to the semi-finals.

Over 20 artists have made it to the list of semi-finalists, below are the full names of the contestants per NBC.

• ENISA, New York (Redemption Pick)
• Tenelle, American Samoa (Episode 5 Jury-Fan Pick)
• John Morgan, North Carolina (Episode 5 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Sweet Taboo, California (Episode 5 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Ada LeAnn, Michigan (Episode 5 Jury Pick) 
• Jared Lee, Massachusetts (Episode 4 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Stela Cole, Georgia (Episode 4 Jury-Fan Pick) 
• MARi, New Hampshire (Episode 4 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Ryan Charles, Wyoming (Redemption Pick) 
• Allen Stone, Washington  (Episode 4 Jury Pick)
• Grant Knoche, Texas (Episode 3 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Ni/Co, Alabama (Episode 3 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Riker Lynch, Colorado (Episode 3 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Tyler Braden, Tennessee (Episode 3 Jury Pick)
• Jordan Smith, Kentucky (Episode 2 Jury Pick) 
• Broderick Jones, Kansas (Episode 2 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Jonah Prill, Montana (Episode 2 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Chloe Fredericks, North Dakota (Episode 2 Jury-Fan Pick)
• Hueston, Rhode Island (Episode 1 Jury Pick) 
• AleXa, Oklahoma (Episode 1 Jury-Fan Pick) 
• Michael Bolton, Connecticut (Episode 1 Jury-Fan Pick) 
• Christian Pagán, Puerto Rico (Episode 1 Jury-Fan Pick) 

The first batch of semi-finalists was announced on the March 28 episode.

Semi-Finalists are announced during each of the remaining Qualifying Round episodes.

The Semi-Final Rounds began on Monday, April 25.

Who are the judges of American Song Contest?

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson were announced as the hosts of the American Song Contest in February 2022.

The news of their new gig was revealed during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show on February 13, 2022.

Sweet Taboo which includes Sami Ramos, ICP Bre, and JenTorrejon are a part of the semi-finalistsCredit: Alamy Live News

“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.

“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.”

This is not the duo’s first time on a singing competition show together.

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

How can I watch the American Song Contest?

American Song Contest airs on a weekly basis on the NBC network.

Viewers can watch the live episodes on Monday nights from 8pm to 10pm ET.

The hit show is also available for fans to stream on Hulu or Peacock.