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By Melissa Camacho
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Lively, fun music contest challenges stereotypes.
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American Song Contest
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What's the Story?
Hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg, AMERICAN SONG CONTEST is a U.S. adaptation of the globally popular European competition, Eurovision Song Contest. Singers and bands from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories including Puerto Rico and Guam are competing for the title of Best Original Song. Each act gives a live performance of a tune written specifically for the contest in hopes of earning enough viewer votes (which are cast via an app) to get them to the semi-finals of the competition. Once there, they each vy for a spot in the Grand Final, where the winner gets chosen. From K-pop and Latin music to country and hip-hop, the performers demonstrate that music in the United States is as diverse as the people who live here.
Is It Any Good?
This positive, energetic series features singers and bands from across the country performing different genres of music for kudos and national exposure. Many of the singers are up-and-coming, and some are enjoying success in their own states, territories, and even abroad. Adding to the mix are some internationally well-known singers representing their states, including Connecticut's Michael Bolton and and Alaska's Jewel. Adding to the fun is the fact that a lot of singers challenge stereotypes about different states, and the people who live there, as they highlight how their music is inspired by, and infused with, a diverse range of cultural traditions and experiences. Regardless of what state you're from, or who you are rooting for, American Song Contest offers lots of fun and lively performances that will keep you entertained.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about adapting shows and contests from other countries or regions of the world for U.S. audiences. What are some of the challenges associated with it? Do all adaptations work?
Can an appearance on American Song Contest help up-and-coming singers, even if they don't win? What is the benefit of famous singers competing on the show? Is it fair for veteran singers to compete with less famous performers?
TV Details
- Premiere date: March 21, 2022
- Cast: Kelly Clarkson , Snoop Dogg
- Network: NBC
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: Arts and Dance , Music and Sing-Along
- Character Strengths: Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: May 6, 2022
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