Rhode Island is the first qualifier of the American Song Contest!

The first heat of the American Song contest was held yesterday. Rhode Island came first thanks to the jury.

Hueston [Rhode Island] (American Song Contest/NBC)

Viewer votes will decide which 3 states join Rhode Island and advance to the next round.

American Song Contest (NBC)

You can re-watch all of yesterday's performances below:

1. Minnesota - Yam Haus - "Ready To Go"

2. Oklahoma - AleXa - "Wonderland"

3. Arkansas - Kelsey Lamb - "Never Like This"

4. Indiana - UG skywalkin (feat. Maxie) - "Love In My City"

5. Puerto Rico - Christian Pagán - "Loko"

6. Connecticut - Michael Bolton - "Beautiful World"

7. Iowa - Alisabeth Von Presley - "Wonder"

8. Wisconsin - Jake'O - "Feel Your Love"

9. Mississippi - Keyone Starr - "Fire"

10. Wyoming - Ryan Charles - "New Boot Goofin'"

11. Rhode Island - Hueston - "Held On Too Long"