Despite the sheer talent in the United Kingdom, the nation has often struggled to get their feet off the ground at Eurovision. Even while showcasing up and coming talent, the issue has more to do with their song choice. Hoping to shake things up this year is James Newman with an upbeat number, Embers. Will…
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Spain hasn’t had the best of luck at Eurovision in recent years, especially in the last five years or so. The nation automatically qualifies for the final, but often finds themselves in the bottom 5. Hoping to break that pattern is this year’s participant Blas Cantó with his ballad, Voy a Quedarme. Will we see…
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Since their return to the contest in 2011, Italy has proven to be a fierce competitor at the contest. A Eurovision win is imminent for the nation, who have sent many of their biggest stars over the years. Could they win this year with the rock group, Måneskin and their song Zitti e Buoni? Anita…
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The Netherlands can boast having the longest reigning Eurovision winner thanks to the cancellation of the 2020 contest – and they deserve it. After years of non-qualification, the nation turned itself around and began to deliver some top quality Eurovision songs. This year is no different, with Jeangu Macrooy offering up another strong entry from…
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Albania first competed at Eurovision back in 2004, and have since had a mixed history at the contest. The nation has two Top 10 finishes under their belt, but otherwise, manage to sit somewhere in the middle of the pack. Hoping to stand out this year is Anxhela Peristeri and her song, Karma. Anita (Eurovision…
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Ukraine has been a powerhouse at Eurovision, having won the contest twice, and finished in the Top 10 numerous times. We are yet to see Ukraine miss a Eurovision final, and is one of only two countries to not miss a final in their Eurovision history. Hoping to continue that streak is the group Go_A,…
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Romania have been a strong competitor since their official debut back in 1994, and while they haven’t yet secured the trophy, the nation has reached the Top 10 on a number of occasions. The most recent two participations are the only non-qualifying entries for Romania, but hoping to get the nation back into the final…
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In recent history, Belgium has been hit or miss at Eurovision. There have been some strong results sprinkled in with non-qualifications, with their most recent successes being Blanche and Loïc Nottet who both finished in 4th place. This year, hoping to achieve another strong result is the group Hooverphonic, who were selected internally in 2020,…
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Russia offered up one of the most mysterious selection processes this year, with little to no news about whether they would renew the opportunity for last year’s representatives Little Big to return to the contest. Towards the back end of the national selection season, the broadcaster vaguely announced a national final, however it was still…
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North Macedonia first appeared on the Eurovision stage in 1998, but are yet to win the contest. In recent years, the nation has struggled to reach the final, however in 2019 impressed audiences with Tamara Todevska and her big ballad, Proud. In 2020, Vasil was set to represent the nation with the song You, and…
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