NEVADA - THE CRYSTAL METHOD

State: Nevada

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Resident: Los Angeles, CA

Song title: "Watch Me Now"

For nearly three decades, The Crystal Method has remained one of the most influential and well-respected acts in electronic music. Co-founded by Scott Kirkland and Ken Jordan in 1993, the Grammy Award-nominated duo defined the sound of a generation - pioneering the big-beat genre, popularizing electronic music with mainstream audiences and establishing America as a force in the European and British music scene. While Scott reimagined The Crystal Method as a solo act in 2017 following Ken’s retirement, the momentum has never slowed - even during a pandemic. Now, after an unprecedented few years, the innovative musician, producer and DJ continues the evolution with The Crystal Method’s seventh studio album and his second solo outing, "The Trip Out." Growing up in Las Vegas, Scott got to see first-hand how quickly the city and state grew in size and relevance to the broader entertainment world. So for him to be able to come back and represent the great state of Nevada for "American Song Contest" is a thrill.