UB Spotlight: Tenelle Talks ‘American Song Contest’ Experience

This Monday, May 9th, the Live Grand Final of “American Song Contest” will feature the 10 Artists Performing, one last time for their chance to win America’s vote for best hit song.

The results from the jury and America’s votes will be revealed in real time to determine the winner.

In addition, the Grand Final will feature special guest Jimmie Allen and a special performance by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.

The Top 10 Artists Performing on ‘The Grand Final” on Monday;
AleXa (Oklahoma)
Allen Stone (Washington)
Chloe Fredericks (North Dakota)
Grant Knoche (Texas)
Jordan Smith (Kentucky)
Michael Bolton (Connecticut)
Ni/Co (Alabama)
Riker Lynch Colorado)
Tenelle (American Samoa)
Tyler Braden (Tennessee)

UB has Spotlighted Tenelle from the start and we congratulate her for making the final 10!

Tenelle isn’t exactly sure when her love for singing first started, but suggests that growing up with a big family, where talent shows are more competitive than the “X-Factor” itself, may have well done it.

Tenelle describes her home of Samoa as magical and as a child, recalls listening to artists such as Lauryn Hill, Fiji, Whitney Houston, Betty Wright and Aswad. Tenelle is now a Grammy Award-nominated and Billboard-charted artist.

She’s honored to represent American Samoa, her family and the entirety of her people.

Her music video “Shine” was shot on her grandmother‘s property, where her grandmother lives, and where her ancestors are buried. She was honored to share their story.

Tenelle talked to Aries from UB, this week after her performance and shared what she’s learned about herself from this experience.

Vote for Tenelle | Voting for the Grand Final opens Sunday, May 8 at 5 p.m. ET. It closes during the May 9 live broadcast after the final Artist performs.