United States in EuroMusic Song Contest 12

The United States participated in the 12th edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. It was the sixth American participation, and the second particpation after their return in the 11th edition.

Previously
The best American result so far is the 1st place in the previous edition. Furthermore the United States also reached the 3rd place Can't stop the feeling! and the 6th place Empire state of mind.

Selection process
For this edition the American broadcaster, NBC, decided to held national final to select their entry. This was due to their victory in the previous edition with the song St. Elmo's fire (Man in motion).

The participating songs were:

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Due to the high number of participating countries, the organisation held semi-finals to select 20 countries qualifying for the final. Due to their victory in the last edition, the USA was automatically qualified for the final.

In the final, the USA were drawn to perform on spot 20, following Poland and preceding Slovenia.

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 semi-final and final.