American Song Contest 2022 LIVE – ‘US Eurovision’ gets underway TONIGHT with Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson hosting

A BRAND new singing contest is hoping to wow audiences starting tonight.

American Song Contest premieres tonight at 8pm ET on NBC, and is said to be based on the famed Eurovision Song Contest.

The contest will play out over eight weeks, ahead of a finale on May 9.

Musicians from all 50 states, five surrounding territories, and Washington, DC will compete in the contest.

The participants who are already established, well-recognized performers include:

Macy Gray (Ohio)Sisqó (Maryland)Riker Lynch (Colorado)Michael Bolton (Connecticut)Jewel (Alaska)Tenelle (American Somoa)Justin Jesso (Illinois)Jordan Smith (Kentucky)Yam Haus (Minnesota)The Crystal Method (Nevada)ENISA (New York)Alan Stone (Washington)Judd Hoos (South Dakota)AleXa (Oklahoma)

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been announced as the hosts.

Read our American Song Contest live blog for the latest news and updates…