After three years of participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, Azerbaijan has three top ten placings to its credit. Will the duo Ell & Nikki be able to continue the lucky streak, or even top it? “Running Scared” is written by Stefan Örn, Sandra Bjurman, Iain Farquharson, with lyrics by …

In Finland‘s national final for Eurovision 2011 held on 12th February, 20-year-old Paradise Oskar fascinated the tele- voters with his simple but enticing “Da Da Dam” . 47% of the incoming votes secured him the much sought-after ticket to Düsseldorf. Paradise Oskar will perform his self-penned song in the 1st …

It’s time to reveal the winners of the five signed Anna Rossinelli CD singles. Last weekend we asked, how many times in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest did Switzerland enter the top three? The correct answer is 8 times (3rd place: 1961, 1982, 1993; 2nd place: 1958, 1963, …

13 years after she brought Israel Eurovision glory with “Diva”, Dana International is hoping to do it all over again, and this time with the song “Ding Dong”. The song was written by Dana International herself. It’s Israel’s 34th entry to the Eurovision Song Contest and it will be competing …

Croatia opted for a new concept this year, selecting a singer first and in a second round the right song for the right singer. 22-year old Daria Kinzer came out the winner with the song “Celebrate”, written by Boris Djurdjevic and Marina Mudrinić. “Celebrate” is Croatia’s 19th entry to the …

On 12th February, seven acts competed in Iceland’s national final for Eurovision 2011. The Icelandic televoters made a clear decision and selected the band Sjonni’s Friends with their song “Aftur Heim” (“Back home”), written by Sjonni Brink and Thorunn Clausen, to represent the country in Düsseldorf. For the big event …