The competition, baptized American Song Contest, will bring together artists representing the 50 states of the United States. It will be broadcast by NBC in 2022.
The Americans were waiting for him. A new version of Eurovision will see the light of day in 2022 in the United States. Indeed, the country intends to adapt the concept of the show and present its own version for next year, reported Europe 1. It is NBC that will broadcast the.American Song Contest.
« The American Song Contest combines the competitive spirit of supporting your state with epic performances that will introduce audiences to the musical cultures that are the foundation of America. NBC’s Jenny Groom said in a statement.
More than 50 artists
The American version of the competition will bring together artists representing all states, or 50 in total. As well as those of the associated territories of the country. That is to say more than fifty artists in competition. It is the organizer of Eurovision, the European Broadcasting Union (TER), which made the announcement of this new television singing competition this weekend.
« For 65 years, Eurovision has connected people. As owners of this hugely successful format, we’ve seen how it has found a place in millions of hearts across Europe and beyond. Now, we are delighted to have found the perfect partners to share this unique competition and its passionate celebration of original music and songs with the American people. “Said Martin Österdahl, executive producer of Eurovision Song Contest.
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A three-step competition
Moreover, theAmerican Song Contest will take place in three stages. First, qualifying rounds, then semi-finals and finally, a grand final. However, it has not been clarified whether the 12-point voting system will be used. But the results will be combined from the votes of the public and a jury of professionals from the musical world. Producers Anders Lenhoff, Peter Settman, Christer Björkman and Ola Melzig, who have supervised more than twenty editions of Eurovision between them, are in charge of this new American competition.
The final of the international singing competition will take place this Saturday, May 22 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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