Cyprus: My impressions from the first rehearsal (ESC+Plus in Stockholm)
It is no mystery the Cyprus is one of my favorites this year, so I’m going to need show producer to quickly get their lives. Minus One is offering a …
Czech Republic: My impressions from the first dress rehearsal (ESC+Plus in Stockholm)
It was the definition of pitch perfect. The staging might be simple but Gabriela Gunčíková uses her powerful vocals to propel this song forward. I knew that vocals would not …
Eurovision 2016: Top 43 Ranking Broken Down
Eurovision is a really competitive year, but I knew the time would come when I’d need to break down my top 43. The idea of choosing my number one favorite …
Semifinal 2: My top five acts (Eurovision 2016)
Once deemed the weaker semi final, semi final 2 turned out too much stronger than anticipated. But I knew I had to figure out my favorites, because we can’t have …
Semifinal 1: My top five acts (Eurovision 2016)
The songs are in and it’s clear that semi final one is going to be tough. Eurovision 2016 has some strong entries and semi final one will send a lot …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Slovenia
I love a country entry at Eurovision. This is being compared to Taylor Swift, but it’s more Faith Hill and that is a good thing. Slovenia made it into the …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Denmark
Denmark’s Eurovision 2016 pre selection crowned Lighthouse X the winner. Anja and Simone fans, it is time to put down the torches and get behind Lighthouse X. This song is …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Czech Republic
Czech Republic has picked a beautiful ballad that is beautifully sung by the talented Gabriela Gunčíková, “I Stand“. Czech Republic, or should I say Czechia, opted to go with and …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Romania
Romania never disappoints me it comes to picking an act to entertain us and wake us up from some boring ballad. This act may not end up in the final, …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Bulgaria
Poli must be in the Eurovision final. “If Love Was A Crime,” may not be bringing lyrical depth (I think the lyrics are fine) but it is serving bi-lingual pop …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Lithuania
Donny Montell’s I‘ve been waiting for this night is an exuberant pop piece that I’ve been trying to figure out if N’Sync released this track…(just kidding) It’s early 2000s sound does …
Eurovision 2016 Review – Azerbaijan
Samra’s Miracle is a modern R&B track that is good. She cites Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Beyoncé as her musical influences and it’s clear in her voice. Miracle is …