The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition that pits singers from participating countries against each other. To be eligible, participants must come from a member of the European Broadcasting Corporation.
It has helped launch the careers of artists, including previous winners Celine Dion and ABBA.
“The unique legacy of the Eurovision Song Contest dates back 65 years and its worldwide popularity is still growing,” said Martin Österdahl, executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, in a statement.
“It’s time for America to experience this spectacle, through its sister competition, the American Song Contest,” he said. “Love for music is universal and celebrating music in different genres and styles can transcend boundaries and unite people. We are excited to find the right partners to offer another series that our fans can fall in love with all over the world and this to share unique competition with the American people. “
Leading up to the American competition will be the formation of the American Song Contest Academy, a group of US music professionals representing all genres and backgrounds.
They will create juries of notes from artists and music industry who, along with regional audiences, will select top talent from all 50 states to compete. State representatives can be solo artists, duos or bands with a maximum of six members.
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