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  The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.

  Popular vote takes Allen Stone to fifth in 'American Song Contest': South Hill singer wins hearts of fellow musicians, but fans choose AleXa

  May 10—"American Song Contest" is apparently the antithesis of the presidential election. Allen Stone and his song "A Bit of Both" won the equivalent of the electoral college of the NBC talent competition. However, the popular vote sank the South Hill singer-songwriter. Stone, 35, finished first among the 10 finalists with jury points from musicians thanks to winning regions such as New ...

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  AleXa Wins Inaugural American Song Contest

  Washington state won jury vote but massive support from televoting public pushed K-pop star into first place.

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  Find Out Which State Won American Song Contest

  After weeks of furious competition, American Song Contest crowned a winner during its May 9 episode. See what artist took home the top prize for their state.

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  American Song Contest Crowns Winner in Live Finale Event: Which State Won?

  After eight weeks of national unrest, the people of this great country can finally rest easy tonight — the American Song Contest is over. Ten acts remained atop Monday’s two-hour finale event — Alabama’s Ni/Co, American Samoa’s Tenelle, Colorado’s Riker Lynch, Connecticut’s Michael Bolton, Kentucky’s Jordan Smith, North Dakota’s Chloe Fredericks, Oklahoma’s AleXa, Tennessee’s Tyler […]

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  See Which Grammy Nominee Earned a Spot in The American Song Contest Finals

  The American Song Contest semifinals kicked off on April 25 and a Grammy nominee earned the first spot in the finals. See who got the automatic jury vote!

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  “Thong Song” Singer Sisqó Gives Fiery Performance on American Song Contest

  Sisqó, the Grammy-nominated "Thong Song" singer, performed an original track to represent Maryland on April 18's American Song Contest. See which state earned an automatic trip the semifinals!

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  Crystal Method Represents Nevada, Alaska Fails Jewel and Other Head-Scratchers From the Latest ‘American Song Contest’

  If you haven’t been watching “American Song Contest,” you might not know that Scott Kirkland from the Crystal Method is from Nevada. He’s representing one of 45 states that have already competed on on the NBC competition, which is based loosely on Europe’s popular Eurovision Song Contest. Other well-known names in the semi-finals of the […]

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  The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.

  Will Allen Stone win 'American Song Contest'? Local singer-songwriter represents Washington in new NBC music contest among states

  Apr. 7—Allen Stone stood out at the "American Song Contest" party three weeks ago in Austin, Texas. One songwriter from each of the 50 states, five territories and Washington, D.C., was represented courtesy of a photograph at the soiree, which touted NBC's latest music reality-TV series. Most of the participants were glammed out, and then there was the bespectacled Everyman who resides on the ...

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  The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.

  Can South Hill resident Allen Stone beat Michael Bolton on NBC's 'American Song Contest'?

  Mar. 10—Allen Stone never dreamed he would battle Michael Bolton. But the Spokane singer-songwriter will go toe-to-toe — or more like lyric-to-lyric — against the veteran balladeer as they compete on NBC's "American Song Contest." "I'm excited about being part of this," Stone said from his South Hill home. "It's a super-cool opportunity to get my music out there." "American Song Contest" is a ...

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  TV’s ‘American Song Contest’ Pacts With Atlantic Records, Announces Competitors From Every U.S. State

  As “American Song Contest” approaches its March 21 premiere date, the “Eurovision Song Contest”-inspired NBC show has announced 56 artists that will compete in representing 56 U.S. states and territories, along with a new deal with Atlantic Records to release the upcoming series’ original songs. Some familiar names pop up on the stage-by-state list of […]

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