United States of Song
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50 States of Song 2019
Anchorage
25 entries from around the United States competed in the 2019 Final Round in Anchorage, Alaska. 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 - ARIZONA
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 - VERMONT
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 - CALIFORNIA
Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
Album/Release: Side A / 2017
"Reasons" explores the thoughts between two lovers in the throes of a breakup.
#4 - NEW MEXICO
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Album/Release: Broke Royalty / 2017
This alternative rock band is poised to bring back the brass section to popular music.
#5 - DISTRICT of COLUMBIA
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 - WASHINGTON
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Album/Release: Like a Woman / 2017
Feminine exploration, realization, and independence. Kacy Hill's music is a much-needed statement.
#7 - NORTH CAROLINA
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 - NEW YORK
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Single released December 12, 2017
Originally composed for a local movie festival, this piece is surely an experience to behold.
#9 - ALASKA
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Album Release: Pseudo Star EP / 2018
Reminded of Queen? At least we were - this is extremely catchy.
#10 - WISCONSIN
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 - MARYLAND
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 - MINNESOTA
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 - ILLINOIS
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 - CONNECTICUT
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 - TEXAS
Hometown: Burlington, VT
Album/Release: LONER / 2018
Hectic, manic, and full of drama - Caroline Rose rewrites what it means to be a musician.
#16 - NEW HAMPSHIRE
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 - VIRGINIA
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 - MISSOURI
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 - MICHIGAN
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.
#23 - UTAH
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 - RHODE ISLAND
Hometown: Willard, MO
Album/Release: School Nights EP / 2017
Young but talented, Chappell (pronounced like 'chapel') is sensual, deep, and mysterious.
