1. The Live Qualifiers Premiere

Representing their state or territory, the first 11 artists perform original songs and compete to win America's vote.

2. The Live Qualifiers (2)

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.

3. The Live Qualifiers (3)

In Week 3 of the qualifiers, three artists from Week 2 are revealed as advancing to the Semi-Finals. 12 artists from across the country perform an original song to earn America's vote.

4. The Live Qualifiers (4)

The live qualifiers continue with hosts Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson as three artists from Week 3 are revealed as advancing to the Semi-Finals. 11 artists from across the country perform original music to earn the country's vote for best hit song.

5. The Live Qualifiers (5)

The live qualifiers conclude as three artists from Week 4 are revealed as moving on to the Semi-Finals. 11 remaining artists representing their state or territory perform original music to earn America's vote for best hit song.

6. The Live Semi-Finals Premiere

The live Semi-Finals begin with 10 artists returning to the stage with an elevated performance of their original song for a chance to earn America's vote. Raising the stakes, a redemption song is revealed, adding an 11th artist back into the competition.

8. The Live Grand Final

In the star-studded Grand Final, the top 10 artists perform one last time for the chance to win America's vote. The national jury and public voting occur in real time to determine the winning song. Celebrity guests perform and help announce results.