Here are our top five of 2025 - only 3 of which made it into the Grand Final 😭😭😭 Who will you be cheering on at 12pm PST today? 👀 Here's where you can watch! The grand final airs at 12 p.m. PT on Peacock for viewers in the U.S. The winner of the contest … Continue reading Our Top Five!
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7. Iceland: “Róa” – VÆB
After ending as finalists last year, the brothers Væb finally emerged victorious from Iceland’s national final Söngvakeppnin with their song “Róa.” Væb performed first in the first semifinal, and will perform 10th in the Grand Final on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZE1WzOwtQQ “Róa” is a rousing melody about rowing a boat. It’s also a party song full of … Continue reading 7. Iceland: “Róa” – VÆB
9. San Marino: “Tutta l’Italia” – Gabry Ponte
San Marino’s annual hot mess of a national final, “Una Voce per San Marino,” chose Gabry Ponte and his song “Tutta l’Italia” to represent them at Eurovision. San Marino performed 11th in the First Semi-Final, and will perform 25th in the Grand Final this Saturday. Some Context: San Marino is an itty-bitty country within Italy … Continue reading 9. San Marino: “Tutta l’Italia” – Gabry Ponte
12. Armenia: “Survivor” – Parg
Opting to select their entry through a national final for the first time since 2020, Armenia chose Parg and his song, “Survivor.” Parg will be performing 5th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfH5o3XtI2c This song has been a favorite of ours since first hearing it. There’s something electrifying in the driving rock beat that makes you … Continue reading 12. Armenia: “Survivor” – Parg
14. Estonia: “Espresso Macchiato” – Tommy Cash
In a landslide win, Tommy Cash won Estonia’s national final Eesti Laul with his song “Espresso Macchiato.” Tommy Cash will be performing fourth in the first semifinal. Below we've included both the Estonian National Final performance of "Espresso Macchiato" and its Official Music Video, because they are both worth watching, and because we want to … Continue reading 14. Estonia: “Espresso Macchiato” – Tommy Cash
15. Spain: “Esa diva” – Melody
Once again selecting their entry through the Benidorm Fest national final, Spain chose Melody’s “Esa Diva.” As one of the big five countries, Melody is guaranteed a spot in the Grand Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvVxhbCW9rw This entry blends generic pop with a uniquely Spanish flavor - and Melody has the diva stage presence to make it fun … Continue reading 15. Spain: “Esa diva” – Melody
17. Switzerland: “Voyage” – Zoë Më
Zoë Më will represent Switzerland with her song “Voyage.” As the host country this year, Switzerland is guaranteed a spot in the Grand Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGX54zRExR8 This is a perfectly classic ballad sung in beautiful French. Zoë Më’s “Voyage” belongs in the same stratosphere as Barbara Pravi’s “Voila” (France 2021) and Slimane’s Mon Amour (France 2024). … Continue reading 17. Switzerland: “Voyage” – Zoë Më
19. Luxembourg: “La Poupée Monte le Son”- Laura Thorn
Continuing their system from last year, Luxembourg selected Laura Thorn’s “La Poupée Monte le Son” through their national final. Laura will perform 13th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHu_KwHiKY With an earworm of a chorus (na na na na na na), this entry is a catchy pop song that is well performed. The doll and puppet … Continue reading 19. Luxembourg: “La Poupée Monte le Son”- Laura Thorn
22. Greece: “Asteromáta” – Klavdia
In a return to their national final competition Ethnikós Telikós for the first time since 2017, Greece chose Klavdia’s “Asteromáta.” Klavdia will perform seventh in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiq8J9h6vQ Yet another song this year in its country’s national language, “Asteromáta” is a ballad that apparently represents the relationship between a home country and its refugees. … Continue reading 22. Greece: “Asteromáta” – Klavdia
23. Malta: “Serving” (aka Kant) – Miriana Conte
Malta is sending Miriana Conte and her song now known as “Serving” to Eurovision 2025. After winning Malta’s national final, Miriana will be performing 9th in the second semifinal. Lederhosen, costume changes, yoga balls, cheeky lyrics… What more can you ask for in a Eurovision entry? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4lsnIrjrIQ Originally submitted as the song “Kant,” supposedly referring … Continue reading 23. Malta: “Serving” (aka Kant) – Miriana Conte
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