USoS 2020 Semifinal Running Order Released
Hello everyone! Yesterday evening the running order for the semifinals was determined. States were written onto notes and mixed around in a jar; we picked them out one at a time and that's what determines the order below. We recorded these on video but will only upload them if needed (reason being, the videos are dreadfully boring!) Last year, Semifinal 1 opened with Washington state, and closed with Hawaii. Kentucky led the way in Semifinal 2, and closed with Oregon - which bordered the starting state. This year, the first semifinal closes with a northern neighbor, and Semifinal 2 begins with its southern counterpart. Interesting how that happens sometimes. This is the last "announcement" of sorts before the results of the state song selections come out, aside from other state song announcements. You can keep up with those by following our blogs. Without further ado, here's this year's semifinals running order:
Semifinal 1: 1. Colorado 2. Connecticut 3. Tennessee 4. Washington 5. Nevada 6. Oklahoma 7. New York 8. Oregon 9. Iowa 10. New Hampshire 11. Wyoming 12. Maryland 13. Montana 14. Kentucky 15. Louisiana 16. South Dakota 17. Idaho 18. Ohio 19. New Jersey 20. Indiana 21. Utah 22. Arizona 23. Vermont 24. Florida 25. North Carolina
Semifinal 2: 1. South Carolina 2. Maine 3. Hawaii 4. Alabama 5. California 6. Illinois 7. Rhode Island 8. Alaska 9. New Mexico 10. Minnesota 11. Virginia 12. Mississippi 13. Texas 14. Kansas 15. Georgia 16. Delaware 17. Pennsylvania 18. Wisconsin 19. Michigan 20. Massachusetts 21. Nebraska 22. Arkansas 23. North Dakota 24. U.S. Territory (TBD) 25. West Virginia ---- In addition, we've never done this before but we thought it would be a good idea to follow ESC's format and determine the running order placement for Missouri in the Final Round now instead of later. We did use random.org for this one, and thus, Missouri's home entry will be in slot 24.
What do you think? Which states are slated for a good result? Which ones are ultimately doomed? Let us know in the comments below. Voting in the State Selections (California, New York, and Texas) remains open, but not much longer. You have until March 7th! To vote, please click the Vote tab above and listen to the playlists/recap videos. Then send your TOP 6 vote to fiftystatesofsong AT gmail DOT com.
See you Friday for six more song announcements!
