The rapper returned the compliment, writing in a statement: "I am honored to host 'American Song Contest' alongside my lil sis Kelly Clarkson, aka Miss Texas." "There's a lot of shows out there that have competitions with singing or artists or whatever, and it's really cool because the best song wins out," Clarkson said, adding that working with Snoop Dogg is another highlight. will be represented, saying, "We're pretty divided as a nation." And she applauded its focus on songwriting. She said she's excited that all parts of the U.S. on NBC sibling streaming platform Peacock as part of a two-year deal, according to Deadline.Ĭlarkson - who rose to fame as the winner of the first season of American Idol - spoke about the competition in a Tuesday segment of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The Eurovision semifinals and final are available in the U.S. The finale is scheduled for May 9, which Eurovision notes is just one day before the Eurovision Song Contest first semifinal. "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."Īmerican Song Contest will premiere on Monday, March 21 and run for eight weeks.
"I have been a fan and love the concept of Eurovision and am thrilled to bring the musical phenomenon to America," Clarkson said in a statement. show is also produced by those involved with the singing competition The Voice). The two also share the same producers (the U.S. The competition is based on the Eurovision Song Contest, which has been a global mainstay since it began in 1956 and attracts some 200 million viewers each year, according to NBC. The 56 competitors will be announced at a later date, NBC said. The competition was first announced in 2020, and Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were announced as hosts during an advertisement that ran during the Super Bowl (at which the rapper was one of the halftime show performers). "An incredible solo artist, duo or a band will represent each location and perform a new original song, celebrating the depth and variety of different styles and genres across America," NBC said in a release. There will be three rounds of competition, with audiences set to choose one winning act by popular vote. NBC's American Song Contest will feature live performances representing all 50 states, five territories and Washington, D.C. will vie for the title of best original hit. The stars will be hosting an upcoming musical competition in which performers from across the U.S. Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson are bringing Eurovision stateside.
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