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'American Song Contest' Semifinals 2: Fans get emotional over American Samoa's Tenelle 'authentic' performance 

'I was quiet during Tenelle's performance, but that was because it was so important and authentic,' tweeted a fan

The heat is on, as the 'American Song Contest' Semifinals 2 comes to a close. So far, the states that have made it to the finals are -- Alabama - Ni/Co, Colorado - Riker Lynch, Kentucky - Jordan Smith, Oklahoma - AleXa and Washington Allen Stone.

Performing in Semifinals 2 are -- American Samoa - Tenelle, California - Sweet Taboo, Connecticut - Michael Bolton, Georgia - Stela Cole, Kansas - Broderick Jones, North Carolina - John Morgan, North Dakota - Chloe Fredericks, Puerto Rico - Christian Pagán, Tennessee - Tyler Braden, Texas - Grant Knoche and New York - ENISA.

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Tenelle noted that it was humbling to be able to American Samoa, seeing that her song was about bringing people back to their roots. She dedicated the song to Polynesians worldwide and stated that it was also an ode to her brother, who passed away from cancer. He was the one who encouraged her to sing, and now, for her, this song represented him. Fans loved every minute of her heartfelt performance. 

"Forgot how amazing full circle is Tenelle killed it!!!!! #americansongcontest #fullcircle" tweeted a fan. "I was quiet during Tenelle's performance, but that was because it was so important and authentic. #AmericanSongContest" added another. "did i cry over #americansongcontest yes, what heartless person wouldn’t?!?! so much love to Tenelle of American Samoa" said a fan. "Tenelle is exactly what this competition is about. A talent that we never would have discovered otherwise bringing the flavor of American Samoa. Her performance is such a moment. #AmericanSongContest" said a fan. "Tenelle shows us that you don’t have to have this huge flashy show when you sing a pop song. Except maybe some spinning pyrotechnics. She literally put her soul in the performance and you could tell she was holding back tears. Amazing Tenelle. #AmericanSongContest" added another. "Everything about Tenelle's performance just feels authentic and from the heart. #AmericanSongContest" noted another. 

'American Song Contest' airs on Mondays 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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