How did Ohio's Macy Gray and Kentucky's Jordan Smith do on 'American Song Contest?' See results here

Contestants representing Ohio and Kentucky on NBC's "American Song Contest" were pretty successful during the show's second week.

The show, based on Europe's Eurovision Song Contest and hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, has representatives from all 50 states, Washington D.C. and five U.S. territories compete for the title of "Best Original Song."

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During the episode, which acted as the second round of qualifiers, 11 singers performed with the hope of earning the best hit song, representing Oregon, New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ohio and Kentucky, among other states and territories.

A 56-member national jury partly helps choose the winner, evaluating each live performance based on a number of factors, including artistic expression, hit potential, originality and visual impression.

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How did Macy Gray from Ohio do?

Singer Macy Gray represented Ohio, performing "Every Night." Gray is a platinum-selling R&B artist with five Grammy nominations, who said during the episode that music became an outlet of self-expression for her.

“I’m very aware that my voice is strange,” Gray said in a prerecorded interview. “But if you’re not comfortable speaking, you’ll find different ways to express yourself.”

She also said that representing Ohio on the show is a “gift,” as well as an opportunity for personal growth.

“You always wanna do something where you come away better,” Gray said. “I just wanna lift people up, put a smile on people’s faces, dancing like they can’t even help it.”

Did Kentucky's Jordan Smith advance?

"The Voice" alum Jordan Smith had a good night representing Kentucky, giving a performance of his song "Sparrow."

Originally from Harlan, Kentucky, Smith won season nine of "The Voice" in 2015.

Smith said the heartfelt spirit of “Sparrow” reflects the cultural importance of faith in the Bluegrass State.

“For many Kentuckians, faith is an integral part of who we are,” Smith said. “If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting on the ground for your moment to shine, this song is for you.”

Smith advanced into the show's semifinals, by earning the jury's distinction of top song. The remaining three semifinal spots will be decided by a public vote.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 'American Song Contest': Results from Ohio, Kentucky contestants