There’s a new music competition series coming to NBC. Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been named hosts of the upcoming show American Song Contest.
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From the producers of The Voice, the brand new series is based on the Eurovision Song Contest, widely known as ESC. The existing version for the show features a handful of participants mainly from European countries.
The American spin-off will run for eight weeks, premiering March 21 at 8/7c. Deadline reports that the American Song Contest will feature live music performances from either a solo artist, duo or band.
A total of 56 contestants will be representing all 50 states, five US territories and the nation’s capital. Contestants will be competing to win the country’s vote for best original hit song. The three competition stages include Qualifying Rounds, Semifinals and the Grand Finale.
“I have been a fan and love the concept of Eurovision, and am thrilled to bring the musical phenomenon to America”, said Kelly Clarkson in a statement, according to TVLine. “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.”
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