'American Song Contest' Semifinals: Is Broderick Jones making it to finale? Kansas singer's staging wows fans

'I was wondering how they would top the big moon for the staging but they did it spectacularly. This guy has a lot of charisma,' a tweet read
UPDATED MAY 3, 2022
Broderick Jones in 'American Song Contest' (NBC)
Broderick Jones in 'American Song Contest' (NBC)

'American Song Contest' kicked off the second week of the semi-finals on Monday night and each artist, safe to say, nailed their performance. They were better than the auditions and that included Kansas' Broderick Jones who sent the audience into a tizzy with his slick staging. He was the third act of the evening following Puerto Rico and North Carolina.

The other contestants for this week include, — American Samoa - Tenelle – 'Full Circle', California - Sweet Taboo – 'Keys to the Kingdom', Connecticut - Michael Bolton – 'Beautiful World', Georgia - Stela Cole – 'DIY', Kansas -  North Dakota - Chloe Fredericks – 'Can't Make You Love Me', Puerto Rico - Christian Pagán – 'Loko', Tennessee - Tyler Braden – 'Seventeen', Texas - Grant Knoche – 'Mr. Independent', ew York - Enisa – 'Green Light' (Wildcard entry), and North Carolina - John Morgan – 'Right in the Middle'

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"#AmericanSongContest Act 3 - Semi 2 Kansas - Broderick Jones - "Tell Me" the act was a little better but props for the Q-bert Vest which was good My Score - 6," one of the fans wrote. "KANSAS STAY THERE STAY THERE STAY STAY STAY #AmericanSongContest," a fan wrote. "Kansas deserves to go to the final #AmericanSongContest," a fan remarked. "Ooooh! #Kansas edges out #NorthCarolina for the top spot! A great showing already for Broderick! #AmericanSongContest," a fan remarked.

"Song 3: Kansas. I was wondering how they would top the big moon for the staging but they did it spectacularly. This guy has a lot of charisma, and the song is a low-key bop. #AmericanSongContest," a tweet said. "Honestly if a ballad should pass, this fusion ballad/anthem track should go thru, also very nice staging from Kansas #AmericanSongContest," a comment read.



 



 



 



 



 



 

What are your thoughts on Broderick Jones' performance?

'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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