The American Song Contest semifinals kicked off with a good night for the Evergreen State.
Washington’s Allen StoneHe was selected by the jury and will be able to take part in the Grand Final May 9th. Grammy nominee, the singer who sang “A Bit of Both” is featured on the 2012 Grammy Awards. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis album The Heist.
Four other artists from April 25, based on fans voting, will join Allen in the final.
Highlights included the Oklahoma Kpop artist AleXaWho performed an energetic performance of the song “Wonderland” by former. The Voice winner Jordan Smith who represented Kentucky with his song “Sparrow” and Wyoming’s Ryan CharlesWho performed “New Boot Goofin'” his country rap song earworm.
In addition, three artists from last week earned spots in the second semifinal round on May 2. American Samoa TenelleNorth Carolina John MorganCalifornia and the United States Sweet TabooThey were selected by a combination of fan votes and juries. They are now Michigan’s Ada LeannLast week’s automatic juror spot went to…