the american song contest is an american music reality competition television series based on the eurovision song contest. it sees all 50 u.s. states, five territories, and washington, d.c. compete for the title of best original song. the contest takes place between march 21 and may 9, 2022, and airs on nbc. the show is hosted by the rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur snoop dogg and the singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality kelly clarkson.