The all-live music competition series kicks off with hosts Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson; the first 11 artists, representing their state or territory, perform original songs and compete to win America's vote for best hit song.

The qualifiers continue with the reveal of which three acts from the Qualifiers Premiere are moving on to the Semi-Finals. The next batch of 11 artists take the stage with original music to compete to win the country's vote for best hit song.

In week 3 of the qualifiers, three artists from week 2 are revealed as advancing to the Semi-Finals. Twelve artists from across the country perform an original song to earn America's vote.