Own USAvision Song Contest 3

Own USAvision Song Contest 3, often referred to as OUSC3, is the 3rd edition of Own USAvision Song Contest. It took place in Alabama, Alabama. Organised by the Own Public Broadcasting Service and host broadcaster APT, the contest was held at TBA, and consisted of two semi-finals and the final.

A record of forty-seven states participated in the contest. Idaho, Massachusetts, Vermont and West Virginia made their debut this edition. Connecticut, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah returned to the competition. Despite Indiana initially confirming its interest in taking part in the contest, it was later revealed that the delegation had not submitted an entry on time and thus it could not be present in the final list of participating states.

Location
Further information on the host State: Alabama

Venue
To be announced

Semi-final Allocation Draw
To be announced

Semi-final 1
Twenty-one states participated in the first semi-final. Alamaba, Missouri and Nevada also voted in this semi-final.

Semi-final 2
Twenty states participated in the second semi-final. Arkansas, Rhode Island and Virginia also voted in this semi-final.

Other states
Eligibility for potential participation in the Own USAvision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active OUPB membership that would be able to broadcast the contest. As in every edition, an invitation to all the members has been sent in order to confirm whether they will participate or not.


 * Florida's entry, "Jealous of Myself" by Galxara, was initially rejected. Finally it was decided that the artist was allowed to represent Florida because of the high public demand.
 * Despite the state initially confirming its interest in taking part in the contest, it was later revealed that the Hoosier delegation had not submitted an entry on time and thus it could not be present in the final list of participating states.
 * The state HoD announced that the state will remain out of the competition.
 * The state didn't respond to the invitation that was sent by the OPBS, thus it was assumed as withdrawn.
 * The state didn't respond to the invitation sent by the OPBS, thus not being present in the final list of participating states.