AMERICAN SONG CONTEST: Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg Set as Hosts

AMERICAN SONG CONTEST has found its hosts: Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg will emcee the new competition series, NBC announced.

The series, from the producers of EUROVISION SONG CONTEST and THE VOICE, is “based on the worldwide phenomenon EUROVISION SONG CONTEST” and “combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of watching a live performance of an original song.” According to the network, AMERICAN SONG CONTEST “will feature live new music performances – representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and our nation’s capital – competing to win the country’s vote for the best hit song. 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. The live competition consists of three rounds as the artists compete in a series of Qualifying Rounds, followed by the Semi-Finals and the ultimate Grand Final where one state or territory will emerge victorious.”

“I am honored to host AMERICAN SONG CONTEST alongside my lil sis Kelly Clarkson, aka Miss Texas 🎤🎬👊🏾👊🏾,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement.

Added Clarkson, who is no stranger to NBC shows, “I have been a fan and love the concept of Eurovision and am thrilled to bring the musical phenomenon to America. 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.”

The series, which will be entirely live, debuts Monday, March 21 at 8/7c. The series will run for eight weeks, concluding on May 9.

AMERICAN SONG CONTEST, Series Premiere, Monday, March 21, 8/7c, NBC

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