The American Song Contest competitors include Jewel, Macy Gray, Michael Bolton, Sisqó, The Crystal Method and Allen Stone

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They are the most notable names of the 56 artists -- most of whom are up-and-coming -- who are ready to take the stage to perform an original song on NBC's The American Song Contest. The 56 contestants will each represent a state in the United States, plus five U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. The celebrity artists will represent their home state: Jewel (Alaska), Michael Bolton (Connecticut), Sisqó (Maryland), The Crystal Method (Nevada), Macy Gray (Ohio) and Allen Stone (Washington).