Albanian broadcaster RTSH have now released the names of the artists who will be competing in the upcoming edition of Festivali i Këngës. A total of 20 artists will be competing in the selection.
Since their debut at Eurovision in 2004, Albania has used Festivali i Këngës as their selection format. This year will mark the 58th edition of the Albanian competition.
Here are the participants:
- Albërie Hadërgjonaj
- Aldo Bardhi
- Arilena Ara
- Bojken Lako
- Devis Xherahu
- Eli Fara & Stresi
- Elvana Gjata
- Era Rusi
- Gena
- Genc Tukiqi
- Kanita Suma
- Kamela Islamaj
- Kastro Zizo
- Olta Boka
- Renis Gjoka
- Robert Berisha
- Sara Bajraktari
- Tiri Gjoci
- Valon Shehu
- Wendi Mancaku
The most notable name on the list is Olta Boka, who won Festivali i Këngës 46 and represented Albania at Eurovision in 2008 where she finished 17th with the song Zemrën e lame peng.