'American Song Contest': Is Josh Panda East coast's Allen Stone? Vermont singer sways fans

'Josh Panda said he sang soul but he delivered a decent pop song!' read one of the tweets
Josh Panda (NBC)
Josh Panda (NBC)

Vermont's Josh Panda was one of the performers who rocked in Week 5 of NBC's blockbuster show, 'American Song Contest'. The last week of the live qualifiers saw some scintillating performances and standing out was the man from the Green mountains. His song 'Rollercoaster' was received warmly by fans and had some positive responses.

The contestants for Week 5 include — Tenelle (American Samoa), Sweet Taboo (California), Jason J (Guam), Andrew Sheppard (Idaho), Justin Jesso (Illinois), Sisqo (Maryland), Halie (Missouri), Khalisol (New Mexico), John Morgan (North Carolina), and Ada LeAnn (Michigan)

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"#AmericanSongContest Act 8 - Show 5 Vermont — Josh Panda — “Rollercoaster” The song was OK but it sound like i should be in a car ads thatn a song contest My Score - 5," one of the fans rated the performance. "Josh Panda said he sang soul but he delivered a decent pop song! Another very strong male vocalist, not entirely sure what the song was about, but it sure was a journey. #AmericanSongContest," a fan tweeted. "Josh Panda VT is good, fun, medium level of Euro energy. But I feel like it took a while to get to the really strong vocal part AND it sounds like a Bear Naked Ladies song. #AmericanSongContest #Eurovision," another seconded.

"Great uplifting banger from Josh Panda #americansongcontest," a fan tweeted. "Josh Panda is really serving those vocals! #AmericanSongContest," one of the tweets read. "Josh panda about to give us Elton John /David Bowie flash. With mic jagger dance moves #AmericanSongContest Vermont," a comment said. "Is Josh Panda the East coast Allen Stone? #AmericanSongContest," a fan asked. For those unaware, Allen Stone from Washington was one of the singers who made the semifinals after Week 4.



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

What are your thoughts on Josh Panda's performance?

'American Song Contest' airs on Monday, at 8/7c on NBC. You can vote for your favorite performances on the NBC website, the NBC app, and TikTok. You can also stream your favorite artists' songs on your preferred music streaming app.

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