“State pride was on the line Monday night as 11 singers repped their hometowns during the “American Song Contest” premiere.
“The eight-week competition’s premise is inspired by the long-running “Eurovision Song Contest,” an annual singing contest that’s introduced the world to music icons such as Spanish singer-songwriter Julio Iglesias, as well as Swedish pop group ABBA and pop powerhouse Celine Dion.
“But instead of European countries competing for the title, 56 vocalists representing each U.S. state and territory will compete on “Song Contest,” including famous singers like Jewel (representing Alaska), Michael Bolton (Connecticut) and Macy Gray (Ohio), along with lesser-known talents.”
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