Getting to know Vladana, Montenegro’s representative for Eurovision 2022

I’ve dedicated the song to my mom. But also to all people who lost the battle for life and their families and friends. We should never forget them and stop remembering them as statistics.

DIY Like Stela Cole: Georgia’s Representative for the American Song Contest

Georgia is known for its Southern culture, and Stela both encapsulates its charm and its finger on the pulse of music. With her blend of hip-hop and doo-wop, she’s determined to make her state proud, doing it herself with “DIY”. Could she bring on the noise?

Brooke Alexx is bringing female empowerment to the American Song Contest

Special effects, choreography and female empowerment are just a few hints at what Brooke Alexx is going to deliver on the American Song Contest stage. Singer-songwriter Brooke Alexx will be representing New Jersey but currently calls Nashville home. This self proclaimed, “pop starlet meets girl-next-door,” cites Taylor Swift as a major influence and that inspirationContinueContinue reading “Brooke Alexx is bringing female empowerment to the American Song Contest”

From The Voice to the American Song Contest: Meet Jordan Smith from Kentucky

When I found out I had the opportunity to chat with Jordan Smith, The Voice season 9 winner, I was excited. After catching up with some of his latest music, I realized that what he possesses might just be THE Voice. The delicate clarity of his vocal paired with the dynamic ability to perform majorContinueContinue reading “From The Voice to the American Song Contest: Meet Jordan Smith from Kentucky”

Should You Get Too Political? Eurovision, the Olympics, and the Apolitical Ideal

In the month following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we saw several organizations hesitate on punishing the country before slowly isolating it from the world. The IOC and the EBU have similar apolitical goals in history, though foiled due to soft power ambitions and war. Can these be compromised in the future?