United States in EuroMusic Song Contest 8

The United States participated in the 8th edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. It was the fourth American participation, and their third consecutive.

Previously
The best American result so far is the 3th place that they reached in the previous edition. They participated with the song Shut up and dance.

Selection process
Due to other activities at the broadcaster and the short time to select a participant, the American broadcaster, NBC, decided to select its particpant internally like they did in their previous participations in the contest.

The USA selected Scrarecrow as their participant for Greece.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
The United States were drawn to perform seventeenth, following Denmark (already for the third consecutive year) and preceding Sweden.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to the United States and awarded by the United States in the final.