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Kalush Orchestra
- Kalush Orchestra represented Ukraine in the 2022 competition with their song 'Stefania' and took home the trophy—a win that carried great meaning while their country was struggling through the first months of Russia's attack.
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Måneskin
- Italian rock band Måneskin won in Rotterdam in 2021 with their song 'Zitti e buoni.'
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Duncan Laurence
- Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands won in 2019 for the song 'Arcade.'
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Netta
- The Israeli won the contest in 2018, with the song 'Toy.'
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Salvador Sobral - He became Portugal's first ever winner in 2017, with 'Amar pelos dois.'
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Jamala - The Ukrainian singer won in 2016, with the song '1944.'
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Måns Zelmerlöw - When 2015 rolled around, it was Sweden's year. Zelmerlöw won for the song 'Heroes.'
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Conchita Wurst
- 'Rise Like a Phoenix,' sung by Conchita Wurst of Austria, took the top spot in 2014.
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Emmelie de Forest - Denmark's entry 'Only Teardrops' won in 2013.
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Loreen - In 2012, 'Euphoria' saw Loreen do it for Sweden.
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Ell & Nikki - Ell & Nikki's 2011 winner 'Running Scared' marked Azerbaijan's first Eurovision victory.
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Lena Meyer-Landrut - The German singer won in 2010 with 'Satellite.'
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Alexander Rybak - Folk hit 'Fairytale' captured European hearts in 2009, winning the competition for Norway.
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Dima Bilan - The Russian won in 2008 with the song 'Believe.'
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Marija Šerifović - 'Molitva' gave the victory to Serbia in 2007.
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Lordi - Novelty rockers Lordi won the prize for Finland in 2006 with 'Hard Rock Hallelujah.'
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Helena Paparizou - 'My Number One' claimed the number one spot for Greece in 2005.
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Ruslana - The Ukrainian won in 2004 with the track 'Wild Dances.'
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Sertab Erener - 'Everyway That I Can' did the business for Turkey in 2003.
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Marie N
- 'I Wanna' won in 2002, giving Latvia its first victory. See also: Eurovision's craziest controversies
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Kalush Orchestra
- Kalush Orchestra represented Ukraine in the 2022 competition with their song 'Stefania' and took home the trophy—a win that carried great meaning while their country was struggling through the first months of Russia's attack.
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Måneskin
- Italian rock band Måneskin won in Rotterdam in 2021 with their song 'Zitti e buoni.'
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Duncan Laurence
- Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands won in 2019 for the song 'Arcade.'
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Netta
- The Israeli won the contest in 2018, with the song 'Toy.'
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Salvador Sobral - He became Portugal's first ever winner in 2017, with 'Amar pelos dois.'
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Jamala - The Ukrainian singer won in 2016, with the song '1944.'
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Måns Zelmerlöw - When 2015 rolled around, it was Sweden's year. Zelmerlöw won for the song 'Heroes.'
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Conchita Wurst
- 'Rise Like a Phoenix,' sung by Conchita Wurst of Austria, took the top spot in 2014.
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Emmelie de Forest - Denmark's entry 'Only Teardrops' won in 2013.
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Loreen - In 2012, 'Euphoria' saw Loreen do it for Sweden.
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Ell & Nikki - Ell & Nikki's 2011 winner 'Running Scared' marked Azerbaijan's first Eurovision victory.
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Lena Meyer-Landrut - The German singer won in 2010 with 'Satellite.'
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Alexander Rybak - Folk hit 'Fairytale' captured European hearts in 2009, winning the competition for Norway.
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Dima Bilan - The Russian won in 2008 with the song 'Believe.'
© Reuters
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Marija Šerifović - 'Molitva' gave the victory to Serbia in 2007.
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Lordi - Novelty rockers Lordi won the prize for Finland in 2006 with 'Hard Rock Hallelujah.'
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Helena Paparizou - 'My Number One' claimed the number one spot for Greece in 2005.
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Ruslana - The Ukrainian won in 2004 with the track 'Wild Dances.'
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Sertab Erener - 'Everyway That I Can' did the business for Turkey in 2003.
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Marie N
- 'I Wanna' won in 2002, giving Latvia its first victory. See also: Eurovision's craziest controversies
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Eurovision: The best of the past two decades
Tomorrow marks the start of Eurovision 2024
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Excitement mounts as Sweden prepares the inaugural semi-final of Eurovision 2024 tomorrow, May 7, showcasing 15 out of the 37 participating countries.
Last year, Sweden's Loreen, whose real name is Zineb Nora Talhaoui, became the first woman in history to become a two-time champion as a performer. She took home the top prize in 2023 in Liverpool, England, her ballad 'Tattoo' earning 583 points across the board. But this was Loreen's second win, as she previously won in 2012 with her song 'Euphoria.' Though it's not the first time an artist has won twice (Johnny Logan of Ireland did it in 1980 and 1987), it's the first time a woman has done it.
The competition, which attracts a huge TV audience around the world each year, began back in 1956 and features singers representing countries across Europe and, in several cases, beyond. Why not take a look back at the best acts to grace the Eurovision stage in recent years? Click through to see a round-up of winners of the past two decades.
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