UNITED STATES – NBC has tweaked its midseason schedule, pushing the premiere of Eurovision offshoot American Song Contest by a month, from the previously announced Monday, Feb. 21 (8-10 p.m.) to March 21. Taking over the slot is the new reality series America’s Got Talent: Extreme, which made headlines last fall when a contestant was badly hurt in an on-set accident.
According to sources, the decision to delay American Song Contest is being done over Covid concerns amid the current Omicron surge as the series consists of live shows who’s logistics could be difficult in the current wave of rampant infections nationwide.
American Song Contest will air for eight weeks with the Grand Final scheduled for Monday, May 9.
The American Song Contest dates are set! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
⭐️ Premiere: Monday 21 March
🌟 Grand Finale: Monday 9 MayFind out more about the show here: https://t.co/WLWqwnnO0s pic.twitter.com/zQ7WPl8h1P
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) January 19, 2022
America’s biggest live entertainment event has arrived! Based on the worldwide phenomenon “Eurovision Song Contest,” organized for 65 years by the European Broadcasting Union and watched by 200 million viewers annually, this amazing musical spectacular combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favourite sports team with the joy of watching a live performance of an original song.
“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 Original Song. An incredible solo artist, duo or 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 acts compete in a series of Qualifying Rounds, followed by the Semi-Finals and the ultimate Grand Final where one state or territory will emerge victoriously.
“American Song Contest” is executive produced by Audrey Morrissey, Anders Lenhoff, Christer Björkman, Peter Settman, Ola Melzig, and Gregory Lipstone alongside Propagate’s Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens.
The series is produced by Propagate in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
