'American Song Contest' Finale: Fans torn over Ni/Co's performance, call it 'boring' and 'beautiful'

'Im gonna go for a walk while nico performs. Their song is so boring #AmericanSongContest,' said a fan
UPDATED MAY 10, 2022
Ni/Co on 'American Song Contest' (NBC)
Ni/Co on 'American Song Contest' (NBC)

 It's now down to the wire, as 'American Song Contest' enters the grand finale. With 10 artists making it to the finals, this is their make it or break it moment, as the show crowns its winner today. 

Taking on the finals of 'American Song Contest' are -- Connecticut's Michael Bolton, North Dakota's Chloe Fredericks, Texas' Grant Knoche, American Samoa's Tenelle, Tennessee's Tyler Braden, Kentucky's Jordan Smith, Colorado's Riker Lynch, Alabama's Ni/Co, Oklahoma's AleXa and Washington's Allen Stone.

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For Ni/Co, the duo felt as though they could feel the pride of the people of Alabama riding on their shoulders and were grateful for their support, which was their driving force to do well and go further in the show. But while they were hopeful, fans weren't on the same page when it came to their performance. 
"This is really obnoxious, tbh. Nico wasn’t the best, imo. #AmericanSongContest" tweeted a fan. "Im gonna go for a walk while nico performs. Their song is so boring #AmericanSongContest" added another. "Ok alabama, this was just absolutely beautiful. they fixed every single mistake in the final performance and it looked MAGICAL. wow i really hope they get a good place tonight #AmericanSongContest" diagreed a fan. "#Alabama Wow love that song by Alabama. The message is strong and the staging of the blue and yellow lights with the middle makes it seems like it is two realms uniting as one." said a fan. "Alabama is a good song elevated by a STELLAR camerawork, plus Colton also sounds way better than he did earlier on. Wow wow wow. I would not be opposed with this making the top3!" tweeted another.



 



 



 



 



 

For a recap on who Ni/Co is, "Ni/Co is a duo made up of Dani Brillhart and Colton Jones. They began gaining popularity in 2019 from their YouTube videos, which have accumulated more than 40 million views. The pop duo has had their music featured on various networks, including the CW, VH1, NBC, BET, TNT, Starz and Freeform. Their growing audience has granted them attention and opportunities to work with brands such as Google, Adobe, Volkswagen, Reese's, Dell, Chips Ahoy, Fender and more. They have an insatiable passion to perform and pull inspiration from wanting to touch the lives of everyone who hears their music. Ni/Co is so excited to represent Alabama as that is where Colton discovered his love for music and where they played events together which helped them realize their love for performing together, thus creating Ni/Co."

You can stream your favorite 'American Song Contest' artists' songs on your preferred music streaming app.

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