Since 2000, Eurovision has turned into a real musical labyrinth, where every year brings new emotions, talents and impressions. From contestants who rise to the top of the charts, to incredible performances that leave a lasting impression, every Eurovision winner since 2000 has their own unique story. Allow us to dive into this musical world and tell you about the brightest of them.
1. Olsen Brothers (Denmark, 2000):
Starting with the new millennium, the Olsen Brothers brought victory to Denmark with the song "Fly on the Wings of Love". Their performance was characterized by energy and positivity, which impressed the audience.
2. Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL (Estonia, 2001):
This trio represented Estonia with the song "Everybody" and brought the country its first Eurovision win. They became a symbol of unity and musical diversity.
3. Marie N (Latvia, 2002):
The young Latvian singer impressed with her deep vocals and emotional performance with the song "I Wanna" and brought Latvia her first victory at Eurovision.
4. Sertab Erener (Turkey, 2003):
Sertab Erener became the first representative of Turkey to win the competition, performing the song "Everyway That I Can". Her energetic performance left unforgettable impressions in the hearts of the audience.
5. Ruslana (Ukraine, 2004):
It was an incredible victory for Ukraine, when Ruslana won the hearts of the audience with the song "Wild Dances" with her energetic performance and amazing voice.
6. Helena Paparizou (Greece, 2005):
Elena Paparizou brought victory to Greece with the song "My Number One", which became a real hit. Her performance was vivid and memorable.
7. Lordi (Finland, 2006):
The Finnish group Lordi shocked the world with their performance with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". Their victory became a symbol for heavy music lovers around the world.
8. Marija Šerifović (Serbia, 2007):
The exciting victory of Maria Sherifovich with the song "Molitva" shocked the world with her powerful vocals and expressive emotionality. This performance raised the bar for future Eurovision contestants.
9. Dima Bilan (Russia, 2008):
Russian singer Dima Bilan brought victory to his country with the song "Believe". His performance was impressive in its power and emotion.
10. Alexander Rybak (Norway, 2009):
Alexander Rybak became a real sensation at Eurovision 2009 with the song "Fairytale", which charmed the audience with its lightness and charm.
11. Lena (Germany, 2010):
Lena's victory with the song "Satellite" brought Germany victory at Eurovision 2010. Her performance was known for its energy and youthful appeal.
12. Eldar & Nigar (Azerbaijan, 2011):
The duet Eldar and Nigar brought victory to Azerbaijan with the song "Running Scared". Their performance was impressive in its emotional balance and musical depth.
13. Loreen (Sweden, 2012):
The Swedish singer Lorin brought victory to Sweden with the song "Euphoria", which became a real hit and received worldwide recognition for its power and energy.
14. Emmelie de Forest (Denmark, 2013):
The Danish singer Emmelie de Forest brought victory to her country with the song "Only Teardrops", impressing the audience with her tenderness and expressiveness.
15. Conchita Wurst (Austria, 2014):
Conchita Wurst's incredible performance with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix" brought victory to Austria and became a symbol of the struggle for equality and tolerance.
16. Måns Zelmerlöw (Sweden, 2015):
Mons Zelmerlu brought victory to Sweden with the song "Heroes", which was known for its dynamics and modernity.
17. Jamala (Ukraine, 2016):
The song "1944" performed by Jamala brought victory to Ukraine and impressed the world with its depth and emotionality.
18. Salvador Sobral (Portugal, 2017):
Portuguese artist Salvador Sobral brought victory to his country with the song "Amar pelos dois", which was known for its tenderness and vulnerability.
19. Netta (Israel, 2018):
Israeli singer Netta brought victory to her country with the song "Toy", which became a real anthem of strength and self-expression.
20. Duncan Laurence (Netherlands, 2019):
Dutch musician Duncan Laurence won the hearts of millions with his sophisticated performance of the song "Arcade". His warm voice and impressive melody were a real find for Eurovision, and the victory in 2019 brought the Netherlands their third ever victory at the contest.
21. Ben Dolic (Germany, 2020):
Although 2020 was a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eurovision managed to maintain its relevance and welcome a new winner. The German performer Ben Dolik presented the song "Violent Thing", which, despite the cancellation of the final, gained great popularity and remained in the memory of music fans.
22. Måneskin (Italy, 2021):
The rock group "Måneskin" represented Italy with the song "Zitti e buoni" and impressed the audience with their charismatic performance and powerful sound. Their success was a testament to the diversity of music genres at Eurovision and brought Italy its first win after a long hiatus.
23. Kalush Orchestra (Ukraine, 2022):
The winners of Eurovision 2022 were Kalush Orchestra with the song Stefania, represented by Ukraine, the guys were a sensation in the world of music. Their performance was amazing and unforgettable, and the song became the anthem of a generation.
Kalush Orchestra, after performing at Eurovision, called to save Mariupol and "Azovstal" - we are talking about the Ukrainian military, which, despite the blockade by the Russian army, lack of provisions, medicines, and sufficient weapons, keeps the defense at the "Azovstal" enterprise. There are hundreds of injured people, Russia is currently refusing to evacuate or extract servicemen. "I am asking each of you, please help Ukrainian Mariupol, help Azovstal right now!" - urged Oleg Psyuk from the Eurovision stage in Italy. Political statements are prohibited at Eurovision. But the organizer of the competition — the European Broadcasting Union — said: "We understand the deep feelings surrounding Ukraine at this moment and believe that the statements of the Kalush Orchestra and other performers expressing support for the Ukrainian people are humanitarian, not political in nature," reports DW with reference on dpa.
24. Loreen (Sweden, 2023):
In 2023, a singer from Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest. Her performance left the audience speechless, and the music continued to resonate in people's hearts long after the competition ended.
Each new Eurovision winner creates his own story and leaves an unforgettable impression in the hearts of millions of music fans. Their talent, energy and dedication to music testify to the boundless power of musical culture, which is able to unite us around common ideas and values. Let each next year bring new hopes, new talents and new Eurovision victories, which will give us even more great music and unforgettable performances.
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