Spain last won Eurovision back in 1969, so you could say that they are due for a win. In recent history, like a number of the other Big 5 nations, really struggle to get off the bottom of the results table. If we take the last 5 years as an example, their results range from…
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Switzerland last won Eurovision back in 1988, and based on their recent history, it seemed that Switzerland were not on track to score their next win anytime soon. After a bunch of non-qualifications, Switzerland finally stepped up last year, and came 4th. The fire is there, but how would they have fared with Gjon’s Tears…
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Portugal finally managed to win the Eurovision Song Contest back in 2017 with Salvador Sobral, after a string of fairly average results. This unfortunately has proven to be a ‘one hit wonder’ situation, with their host nation entry finishing in last place, and the following entry failing to qualify to the final. This year, Elisa…
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Latvia found success early on in their Eurovision history, with their debut entry finishing in 3rd. Two years later, Latvia won the contest, however in more recent years, Latvia has faded into the background. This year, Samanta TÄ«na was selected to represent the nation with the song Still Breathing, but how would it have fared…
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Georgia began their Eurovision journey with success, and it wasn’t uncommon for the nation to reach the final and finish either in, or close to the top 10. In recent years, they have struggled, with three non-qualifications in a row. This year, Tornike Kipiani was set to represent Georgia with the song Take Me As…
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It would be fair to say that Finland are hit or miss at Eurovision, and that has been consistent through their lengthy history. The nation has only won the contest once, back in 2006 with Lordi, but have since not managed to take the top spot again. This year, Aksel Kankaanranta was set to represent…
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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Dutch Members NPO, NOS and AVROTROS are excited to have reached an agreement to stage the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam at the Ahoy Arena. The Dutch city was due to host the Contest this month before the event was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Since their win back in 2013, it seems as if Denmark has lost their way at Eurovision. A couple of non-qualifications have shook them a bit, and although they have since qualified, there have been some close calls. This year, the duo Ben & Tan won the national selection in front of no audience with…
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Considering Bulgaria had such a bad run at Eurovision, they have really managed to turn things around in recent years. They have had a few close calls, but could this have been the year that Bulgaria triumphs with Victoria and her song, Tears Getting Sober? Anita (Eurovision Union) Song and Vocals We have had some…
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A once strong Eurovision nation, Armenia has struggled in recent years to make it to the final. They have two non-qualifications in a row, which is unprecedented for Armenia, so this year they were hoping that Athena Manoukian would change that with her song, Chains on You. Anita (Eurovision Union) Song and Vocals Out of…
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