Other big-font names competing on this Eurovision spinoff include SisQó, Jewel, and Macy Gray, but their star power may not be enough to save the show.
Bolton's new single is in the running to be named Best Original Song at the end of the first season of NBC's reality TV show.
Despite a shaky first verse, his voice soared in the chorus and a triumphant bridge that culminated with a choir joining in with him on stage at the end.” Find out next week which four contestants will be advancing to the Semi-Finals. Above, watch Bolton’s performance of “Beautiful World,” complete with a gospel choir.
Bolton's was the sixth performance of the evening and after what was declared ho-hum and average acts, the veteran singer's act was a refreshing one to fans.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE #AmericanSongContest," a comment read. #AmericanSongContest," a tweet read. "If I went on a show and Michael Bolton was my competition, I would simply die #AmericanSongContest," one of the tweets read. "Michael Bolton, the old guy can still belt out a tune. The lift of the lights? Bolton's was the sixth performance of the evening and after what was declared ho-hum and average acts, the veteran singer's act was a refreshing one to fans.
The premiere of NBC's American Song Contest featured K-pop, indie rock, country ballads and Michael Bolton. Yes, Michael Bolton. Find out everything that ...
Next up, it was a K-pop artist from Oklahoma! AleXa performed a high-energy version of her song "Wonderland." Donned in a blue wig, her dance moves were just as impressive as her vocals. American Song Contest follows a point system in which every state and territory votes with equal power, regardless of population. Hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, the singing competition—which features a representative from all 50 states, five U. S. territories and the nation's capital—is an eight-week, winner-take-all battle for musical supremacy.
Meet this high school junior as she represents Michigan on the singing competition hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.
“I’m excited to represent Michigan. Being the youngest on this show is definitely intimating, but it doesn’t take away from how honored I am to be doing it. That’s where I’ll be posting about the show.” There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that you would never know by watching the show and just seeing the contestants perform. When we were in quarantine, I would always record my songs on the voice memo app on my phone. There are 56 artists in total representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation’s capital. “I‘ve written so many songs that I can’t keep track.
Singers representing 50 states, five U.S. territories, and Washington.
“Launching a new series is always a massive undertaking but mounting one that involves producing 56 original songs is a herculean task. The series is produced by Propagate in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio and American Song Contest, Inc. ■ American Song Contest comes from the producers of Eurovision Song Contest and The Voice.