United States of Song
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United States of Song 2020
KANSAS CITY
25 entries from around the United States competed in the 2020 Final Round in Kansas City. The songs, which were determined by committee and public selections, were ordered randomly.
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 - MINNESOTA
Hometown: Marion, IA
Album/Release: Diamonds in the Blackout / 2017
Reminiscent of Outkast's pop-rap flows, dem Atlas' song became the unexpected anthem of 2020!
#2 - ALABAMA
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Album/Release: Diamonds in the Blackout / 2017
One half of The Pierces, Cat goes out on her own and delivers this haunting ballad.
#3 - MONTANA
Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
Album/Release: Side A / 2017
Every edition has its own anthem, and this country-rock American salute is the epitome of awesomeness!
#4 - KENTUCKY
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Album/Release: Broke Royalty / 2017
More rock! Picturesque won't explode your boombox but they more than make up for it with lyrical prowess.
#5 - VIRGINIA
Hometown: Judsonia, AR
Album/Release: Fake Sugar / 2017
After getting 2nd place in the 2019 Virginia MVAs, Travelers bring their unique rock sound to USoS.
#6 - ILLINOIS
Hometown: Decatur, IL
Album/Release: Like a Woman / 2017
Frey found fame as a contestant on The X Factor USA, coming 6th. Now she's in position 6 for the Final!
#7 - NORTH CAROLINA
Hometown: Merritt Island, FL
Single released May 25, 2017
Lu shot her music video in France, and it emanates that 'tres chic' French mood. The song, on the other hand...
#8 - SOUTH DAKOTA
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Single released December 12, 2017
Originally from the Black Hills area, Layne moved to Los Angeles to find a career in pop music.
#9 - COLORADO
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Album Release: Pseudo Star EP / 2018
These up-and-coming rockers from Denver find their way in a national contest with their debut!
#10 - TEXAS
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Album Release: Friends and Benefits EP / 2017
This indie pop group from the Houston area beat out 2nd place in the state selection by one point!
#11 - NEVADA
Hometown: Fremont, NE
Album/Release: Alter Ego / Dec. 23, 2017
Guess has made Vegas her home; in 'Holy Hell', she openly brings you in to the shocking side.
#12 - SOUTH CAROLINA
Hometown: Spokane, WA; Huntsville, AL
Album/Release: Sleepwalking / 2017
This jazzy blues song showed that all sorts of genres can do well in UsoS, giving SC its best place yet.
#14 - NEW YORK
Hometown: Mead, CO
Single released
One of the most well-known singers of this edition, LP's catalog of rock and pop music spans over 10 years.
#13 - PENNSYLVANIA
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI / Minneapolis, MN
Album/Release: But Do We Ever Ask Ourselves? / 2017
Vincint's vocal ability is unmatched. Definitely the kind of song to show off your personality and range.
#15 - TENNESSEE
Hometown: Burlington, VT
Album/Release: LONER / 2018
This Filipino-born DJ collaborated with Kirk for one of the most inspiring tracks you'll hear this year.
#16 - FLORIDA
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Single released October 19, 2017
There's no simple way to describe Nya's style. But she is certainly not afraid to sing what she wants!
#17 - NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hometown: Salem, NH
Album/Release: The Wrong Impression, 2019
Reggae?! In my USoS!? From a big white guy in snow-ridden New England? You betcha, mate!
#18 - ALASKA
Hometown: Juneau, AK
Album/Release: The Way The Night Behaves / 2020
Alaska has no shortage of beautiful women singing their soul out. Anna Grace-man is no exception.
#19 - MASSACHUSETTS
Hometown: Beverly, MA
Single release
American Idol alum Zealyn explores the light and fluffy side of dream pop with this song.
#20 - OREGON
Hometown: Ashland, OR
Album/Release: Bad Ideas / 2019
Tessa's spunky personality and lyrically driven music encapsulates the dramatic psyche of young and old.
#21 - WISCONSIN
Hometown: Sturgis, SD
Album/Release: Music in the Dark / 2017
Allen's ode to his home city of Milwaukee shows a happier, colorful side of Wisconsin.
#22 - GEORGIA
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Single released
A multi-tasking actress and producer, the partner of Niko Moon is trying her hand at groovy pop music!
#23 - CALIFORNIA
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Album/Release: Saves The World / 2019
MUNA's electro-pop vibes are eclectic, thought-provoking, and (apparently) stalker-proof!
#24 - MISSOURI
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Album/Release: Kill or Be Kind / 2019
Kansas City has its own jazz scene, and Samantha Fish is arguably one of their biggest names in the current scene.
#25 - INDIANA
Hometown: Lafayette, IN
Album/Release - Panorama: Form / 2019
Working from the UK, this Indiana native brings us an unexpectedly catchy EDM dance tune!