United States of Song
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50 States of Song 2018
SAN DIEGO
25 entries from around the United States competed in the 2018 Final Round in San Diego, California. The order of the songs was randomly determined, and the songs were determined by committee and public selections.
The song that received the most points in the Vote was declared the winner. Check out who won the contest by clicking here.
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#1 - IOWA
Hometown: Marion, IA
Album/Release: Diamonds in the Blackout / 2017
Get ready to clap along and whip your hair around - Alisabeth is repping Iowa with a tour de force!
#2 - CALIFORNIA
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Album/Release: Diamonds in the Blackout / 2017
Get ready to clap along and whip your hair around - Alisabeth is repping Iowa with a tour de force!
#3 - PENNSYLVANIA
Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
Album/Release: Side A / 2017
"Reasons" explores the thoughts between two lovers in the throes of a breakup.
#4 - MICHIGAN
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Album/Release: Broke Royalty / 2017
This alternative rock band is poised to bring back the brass section to popular music.
#5 - ARKANSAS
Hometown: Judsonia, AR
Album/Release: Fake Sugar / 2017
Ditto is well-known in Europe from her time as the lead for The Gossip. Her new voyage begins as a soloist.
#6 - ARIZONA
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Album/Release: Like a Woman / 2017
Feminine exploration, realization, and independence. Kacy Hill's music is a much-needed statement.
#7 - FLORIDA
Hometown: Merritt Island, FL
Single released May 25, 2017
Sassy, straight-forward and sophisticated, Vaughn and her style of music is destined for greatness.
#8 - MONTANA
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Single released December 12, 2017
Originally composed for a local movie festival, this piece is surely an experience to behold.
#9 - VIRGINIA
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Album Release: Pseudo Star EP / 2018
Reminded of Queen? At least we were - this is extremely catchy.
#10 - NEW MEXICO
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Album Release: Friends and Benefits EP / 2017
Lead vocalist Amanda Machon belts it out over clever guitar riffs in a song about survival.
#11 - NEBRASKA
Hometown: Fremont, NE
Album/Release: Alter Ego / Dec. 23, 2017
Another entry from left-field! D.Boo lives in Nevada but grew up in the farmlands. Can you tell? (lol)
#12 - WASHINGTON
Hometown: Spokane, WA; Huntsville, AL
Album/Release: Sleepwalking / 2017
"Fool" is an collaborative experience into bluesy rock. Stay around for the final, explosive chorus!
#14 - COLORADO
Hometown: Mead, CO
Single released
Rachel Crow is best known for being on Season 1 of the US X Factor. "Dime" won the state song selection.
#13 - WISCONSIN
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI / Minneapolis, MN
Album/Release: But Do We Ever Ask Ourselves? / 2017
The music video is eerily reminiscent of a popular 1990's kids show. Do you know which one?
#15 - VERMONT
Hometown: Burlington, VT
Album/Release: LONER / 2018
Hectic, manic, and full of drama - Caroline Rose rewrites what it means to be a musician.
#16 - TEXAS
Hometown: Houston, TX
Single released October 19, 2017
By contrast, Olivia Lane brings heavy country-rock to the contest! Watch where you're stepping...
#18 - RHODE ISLAND
Hometown: Providence, RI
Album/Release: Flavors / June 6th, 2017
Described as funky pop-rock, Viana and Royal Street are one of many femme fatales in this year's contest.
#19 - ALASKA
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Album/Release: Tongue Tied, 2017
Kate Earl returns with another single off her latest album, which taps into funky jazz-pop roots! Reminiscent of 20's or 30's music.
#20 - KENTUCKY
Hometown: Fort Mitchell, KY
Single released January 2017
Mills has been in the industry for years, but every release is a treat! She lays down acoustic-laden melodies.
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Single released
Sibling band Oferle offers a fresh alt-country sound with pop influences. Written from the heart, for healing.
#24 - MISSOURI
Hometown: Willard, MO
Album/Release: School Nights EP / 2017
Young but talented, Chappell (pronounced like 'chapel') is sensual, deep, and mysterious.
