2024 Eurovision Song Contest

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Here is Denmark. This is live from the national selection. Saba is the first woman of color to represent Denmark.

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Here is Armenia. Keep in mind that they still have another 35 seconds to add to the song if they choose to do so.

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Next will be Latvia. This is Dons live from the national final performance.

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This is San Marino. Megara is a Spanish band. This is live from the national final.

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Next is Georgia. Nutsa was apparently a contestant on American Idol. Very capable live, for sure. Georgia hasn't qualified for the Grand Final in 6 years. That will probably change this year. But this year is tough.

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Next is Belgium. Power ballad.

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Next is Estonia. This is live from the national final. They performed this a few nights ago, and it was MUCH better.

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Next will be the entry from Israel. Needless to say, Israel's participation in this year's contest has created lots of drama.

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This is the entry from Norway. Get ready for some Norwegian folk rock--in Norwegian! It is based on a 1,000-year-old folk ballad.

Fun fact: The artists participating in the Norwegian national selection had the option to use auto-tune. Gunnhild, lead singer for Gåte, declined.

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And finally, we have The Netherlands. Another fan favorite that is currently #5 in the odds, I believe.

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My PERSONAL top three are:

1) Croatia, Baby Lasagna
2) Norway, Gåte
3) Ireland, Bambi Thug

My PREDICTED top three at this point are:

1) Italy (but I think Greece and perhaps Armenia could cause Italy televote problems)
2) Switzerland (not sure how the broader public will react to a song that's all about being non-binary--or if they'll really get it)
3) Croatia