NBC Shifts AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Premiere, Sets AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: EXTREME Debut

 

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT spinoff AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: EXTREME will debut on Monday, February 21 (at 8/7c), NBC announced.

AMERICAN SONG CONTEST, which was originally set to debut in that time slot, will now debut on Monday, March 21 at 8/7c, with a finale set for Monday, May 9.

AGT: EXTREME, which is set to run for four weeks, “expands with this new series showcasing the most outrageous, unique and jaw-dropping acts of enormous scale and magnitude that simply can’t be confined to a theater stage. Contestants will vie for a chance to win a $500,000 prize and the ultimate title, the champion of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: EXTREME.” Simon Cowell, who created the series, will judge alongside WWE superstar Nikki Bella and motocross and rally car driver Travis Pastrana. AGT host Terry Crews also hosts EXTREME.

AMERICAN SONG CONTEST is “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 favorite sports team with the joy of watching a live performance of an original song.”

NBC teases ASC “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 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 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 victorious.”

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