UB Spotlight: Tenelle Talks ‘American Song Contest’ Semi-Finals

The Live Semi-Finals for “American Song Contest” hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, continue on Monday, May 2nd at 8:00 pm ET/PT with the final 11 artists returning to the stage with an elevated performance of their original song.

The Acts performing on “The Live Semi-Finals” are, Broderick Jones (Kansas); Chloe Fredericks (North Dakota); Christian Pagán (Puerto Rico); ENISA (New York); Grant Knoche (Texas); John Morgan (North Carolina); Sweet Taboo (California); Tenelle (American Samoa) and Tyler Braden (Tennessee).

The artists will vie for the chance to earn America‘s vote and advance to the Grand Final.

UB has 3 favorites taking the stage Monday, One of them being the amazing Christian Pagán, representing Puerto Rico who we previously spotlighted. On Monday she’ll perform his inspirational single “Full Circle.”

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.

Aries from UB talked to Tenelle this week, she tells UB the inspiration behind “Full Circle.”

UB Spotlight: Tenelle Talks ‘American Song Contest’