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Irina Khechanovi
Irina "Iru" Khechanovi (; born 3 December 2000), also known mononymously as Iru (stylised in all caps), is a Georgian singer and songwriter. As a member of the girl group Candy, she won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "Candy Music". In 2023, she won the fifth season of ''The Voice Georgia'', therefore winning the right to represent Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Biography Khechanovi was born on 3 December 2000 in Tbilisi. She is of Armenian descent. As a child, she took part in various singing competitions. In 2011, on her eleventh birthday, she represented Georgia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Yerevan, Armenia as a member of the girl group Candy. The group won the competition with 108 points. In 2019, Khechanovi was a participant in ''Georgian Idol''. In 2021, she released her debut solo single "No Jerk Around Me". In 2022, Khechanovi performed at the Junior Eurovision Song Conte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tbilisi
Tbilisi ( ; ka, თბილისი ), in some languages still known by its pre-1936 name Tiflis ( ), is the Capital city, capital and the List of cities and towns in Georgia (country), largest city of Georgia (country), Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura (Caspian Sea), Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century Anno Domini, AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tiflis was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty (1801–1917), Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the North Caucasus, northern and the Transcaucasia, southern parts of the Caucasus. Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global powers. The city's location to this day ensures its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia In The Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Georgia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Keep On Going" written by Roman Giorgadze and Diana Giorgadze. The song was performed by Oto Nemsadze. The Georgian broadcaster Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) held the reality television show ''Georgian Idol'' in order to select the Georgian entry for the 2019 contest in Tel Aviv, Israel. The competition resulted in the selection of four finalists that performed potential Eurovision songs during the final on 3 March 2019. The results of a public vote exclusively resulted in the selection of "Sul tsin iare" performed by Oto Nemsadze as the Georgian entry, having received 44.13% of the votes. The song was later retitled for the Eurovision Song Contest and was titled "Keep On Going". Georgia was drawn to compete in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 14 May 2019. Performing during the show in position 11, "Keep On Going" was not announced among the top 10 entries of the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conchita Wurst
Thomas Neuwirth (born 6 November 1988) is an Austrian singer and drag queen who is known for his stage persona Conchita Wurst (or simply Conchita). Neuwirth came to international attention after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 as with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix". Neuwirth has stated that he is not a trans woman. He is gay, and has also described himself as a drag queen. He uses she/her pronouns to describe his Conchita Wurst character, but he/him pronouns when referring to himself. Born in Gmunden, Neuwirth moved to Graz to do his matura, matura exam with a focus on fashion, before embarking on a singing career through the 2007 casting show ''Starmania (TV series), Starmania''. He subsequently became a founding member of the short-lived boy band Jetzt Anders!. In 2011, Neuwirth began appearing as Conchita—a female character noted for her beard—and came second in the Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, Austrian pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise Like A Phoenix
"Rise Like a Phoenix" is a pop song performed by Austrian singer Conchita Wurst, and the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Selected to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Denmark, its official release on 18 March 2014 was followed on 21 March by Conchita's first live TV performance of the song, on the ORF show ''Dancing Stars''. "Rise Like a Phoenix" was Austria's second winning entry in the competition, their first being in 1966. Background Composer Ali Zuckowski had originally composed the song for another project, however, every major record label in Austria had refused to produce "Rise Like a Phoenix". Following a request from the Austrian Eurovision team about possible song contributions, Zuckowski immediately thought of suggesting "Rise Like a Phoenix", reasoning, "I knew that with this song still something great was going to happen". The song was entered into the ORF internal selection process and was ultimately chosen to represent the country.h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daft Punk
Daft Punk were a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 in Paris by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in dance music history, they achieved popularity in the late 1990s as part of the French house movement. They garnered critical acclaim and commercial success in the years following, combining elements of house music with funk, disco, indie rock and Pop music, pop. After Bangalter and Homem-Christo's indie rock band Darlin' (French band), Darlin' disbanded, they began experimenting with drum machines and synthesisers. Their debut studio album ''Homework (Daft Punk album), Homework'' was released by Virgin Records in 1997 to positive reviews, backed by singles "Around the World (Daft Punk song), Around the World" and "Da Funk". From 1999, they assumed robot personas for their public appearances, with helmets, outfits and gloves to disguise their identities; they made few media appearances. They were managed fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the figurehead band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence modern rock culture. In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene, releasing its first album, '' Bleach'', for the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. They developed a sound that relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to major label DGC Records in 1991, Nirvana found unexpected mainstream success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from their landmark second album ''Nevermind'' (1991). A cultural phenomenon of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Around The World (Daft Punk Song)
"Around the World" is a song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk. The song was written by the duo and released in April 1997 as the second single from their debut studio album, '' Homework'' (1997). It became a major club hit around the world and reached number one on the dance charts in Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It also peaked at number one in Iceland and Italy. The song's only lyrics are "around the world," repeated 144 times. The music video was directed by Michel Gondry and choreographed by Blanca Li. In October 2011, '' NME'' placed it at number 21 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". Composition The key hook is a steady bassline and a robotic voice singing "around the world" in continuous chains. Daft Punk recalled that the song "was like making a Chic record with a talk box and just playing the bass on the synthesizer". The phrase occurs 144 times in the album version and 80 times in the radio edit. It is composed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smells Like Teen Spirit
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, ''Nevermind'' (1991), released on DGC Records. The unexpected success of the song propelled ''Nevermind'' to the top of several albums charts at the start of 1992, an event often marked as the point when grunge entered the mainstream. It was Nirvana's biggest hit, charting high on music industry charts around the world in 1991 and 1992; and was number one the charts in Belgium, France, New Zealand and Spain. It was met with wide critical acclaim, and described as an "anthem for apathetic kids" of Generation X. Although Nirvana grew uncomfortable with the mainstream and commercial attention the song brought to them, listeners and critics continue to praise "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as one of the greatest songs of all time. The music video for the song is based on the concept of a high school pep rally which ends in chaos and riot, insp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silk Sonic
Silk Sonic is an American musical superduo composed of musicians Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. The duo released their debut single, "Leave the Door Open", in March 2021. They later released "Skate" in July 2021, followed by third single, " Smokin out the Window", and their debut album, ''An Evening with Silk Sonic'', in November 2021. The album peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, while the first three singles reached the top twenty on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with "Leave the Door Open" spending 18 weeks in the top ten and two non-consecutive weeks at the top spot. The song later won four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. History 2017–present: Beginnings, breakthrough, and ''An Evening with Silk Sonic'' In 2017, Anderson .Paak was the opening act for Bruno Mars on the European leg of the 24K Magic World Tour. In April, Mars and .Paak worked together at Abbey Road Studios in London with Nile Rodgers and Guy Lawrence for Chic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leave The Door Open
"Leave the Door Open" is the debut single by the American super-duo Silk Sonic, consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, from their studio album ''An Evening with Silk Sonic'' (2021). The song was written by Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile II, and Brody Brown, while the production was handled by Mars and D'Mile. It was released on March 5, 2021, by Aftermath Entertainment and Atlantic Records for digital download and streaming. A Philadelphia soul, R&B, and pop song, it is influenced by quiet storm. The lyrics are humorous and describe a "detailed erotic invitation". "Leave the Door Open" received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics praising both singers' vocals, as well as the song's composition. The song was a commercial success as it topped various charts. In the United States, the track reached the top spot of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and was certified two times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loren Allred
Loren Allred (born September 7, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Allred made her ''Billboard'' Hot 100 debut with the Platinum-selling " Never Enough" from the musical soundtrack to '' The Greatest Showman''. She appears on Michael Bublé's ''Love'' album for a duet of " Help Me Make It Through the Night", and alongside David Foster, as part of his ''An Intimate Evening'' PBS concert special and album. Her debut EP ''Late Bloomer'' was released on September 24, 2021. Early life and education Allred is the eldest daughter born to musician parents. Her mother, Carol Ann Allred, is a classical soprano and voice teacher; her father, Brady R. Allred, was formerly the director of the Pittsburgh Bach Choir and an artistic director and conductor of Salt Lake Choral Artists. She has three younger sisters – Megan, Brennan, and Karin. After a year of studying musical theatre at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, she transferred to the Berklee College of Music i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Enough (Loren Allred Song)
"Never Enough" is a song performed by Loren Allred for the film ''The Greatest Showman'' (2017). It is the second track from soundtrack of the film, '' The Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'', released in the same year. A reimagined version was performed by American singer Kelly Clarkson. Charts Certifications Reprise "Never Enough (Reprise)" is the reprise of the song "Never Enough" from '' The Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' Certifications Reimagined version For '' The Greatest Showman: Reimagined'' (2018), the song was covered by American singer Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debu .... Charts References {{Pasek and Paul 2017 songs Kelly Clarkson songs Songs written by Benj Pasek Song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
