The first season of Eesti otsib superstaari started on March 11, 2007 and continued until June 14, 2007. It was won by

Birgit Õigemeel Birgit Sarrap (née Õigemeel, born 24 September 1988), also known as simply Birgit, is an Estonian singer. Õigemeel rose to prominence in 2007 after winning the first season of ''Eesti otsib superstaari'', the Estonian version of ''Idol''. H ...

. The show was hosted by Jüri Nael and Aigi Vahing. The judges were Mihkel Raud, Heidy Purga and Rein Rannap.

Auditions

Auditions were held in Tallinn,

Tartu Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after the Northern European country's political and financial capital, Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 91,407 (as of 2021). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of ...

, Pärnu and Jõhvi in January 2007. The participation was allowed to everybody aged between 16 and 25. 2,500 people sang in auditions and only c. 100 were chosen by the judges to sing at the theatre round.

Theatre rounds

The theatre round took place in Eesti Nukuteater in Tallinn. After three rounds at the theatre round 32 young singers advanced to the semi-finals.

Semi-finals

The semifinals took place in April 2007. Four semifinals, plus a 'second chance' semi-final were held in TV3 studios. Eight singers who did not made it to the final were chosen by the judges to the second chance round. With a huge margin Luisa Värk won the televoting and qualified for the final. Others were eliminated.

Finals

Eight shows, plus eight Eesti otsib superstaari: Lava taga (Backstage) shows were aired during the finals.

Finalists

(Ages stated at time of contest)

Top 9: Song for a special person

* Rivo Kingi – "

Fairytale Gone Bad "Fairytale Gone Bad" is a song by rock quintet Sunrise Avenue. It charted successfully in many European countries, especially their native Finland as well as Germany, Greece and a number of other Northern and Eastern European countries. Music vi ...

" by

Sunrise Avenue Sunrise Avenue was a Finnish rock band originally formed in 2002 in Helsinki, Finland. In the early days, the band was called Sunrise and the name was changed to Sunrise Avenue in 2003. Their style varies from rock and pop-rock to rock ballads. ...

* Nele Kirsipuu – "

I'm Outta Love "I'm Outta Love" is the debut single of American singer Anastacia. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters, and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, ''Not That ...

" by

Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...

* Raimondo Laikre – " Back On The Road" by Earth, Wind & Fire * Taavi Peterson – "Inimese loom" by

Urmas Alender Urmas Alender (22 November 1953 – 28 September 1994) was an Estonian singer and musician, the vocalist of popular Estonian bands Ruja and Propeller. Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Alender began his musical career in the rock band Shades in 196 ...

* Mihkel Ratt – "Devils Daughter" by

Silvertide Silvertide is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. History Originally named Vertigo, Silvertide was formed in January 2001 in Northeast Philadelphia. At first, the band was signed by J Records, and they released their first EP ...

* Mariann Saar – " The Show Must Go On" by Queen * Anna-Liisa Supp – " I Say A Little Prayer" by

Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin ( ; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the " Queen of Soul", she has twice been placed ninth in ''Rolling Stone''s "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". With ...

* Luisa Värk – "

You're the Inspiration "You're the Inspiration" is a song written by Peter Cetera and David Foster for the group Chicago and recorded for their fourteenth studio album ''Chicago 17'' (1984), with Cetera singing lead vocals. The third single released from that album, it ...

" by Chicago * Birgit Õigemeel – "Keegi tulla võib" by

Rein Rannap Rein Rannap (born 6 October 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer and pianist. Since 1968, Rannap has given numerous public piano performances. Rannap has been active in management and composition for Ruja, Noor-Eesti and Hõim. Pianist c ...

The bottom three: Mariann Saar, Rivo Kingi, Mihkel Ratt
The bottom two: Rivo Kingi, Mihkel Ratt
''Eliminated: Mihkel Ratt''

Top 8: Film music

* Rivo Kingi – " Hero" by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott from a film "

Superman Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book ''Action Comics'' #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and publi ...

" * Nele Kirsipuu – "

I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a song performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith as the official theme song for the 1998 sci-fi disaster film ''Armageddon'', in which lead singer Steven Tyler's daughter Liv starred. It is one of four ...

" by

Aerosmith Aerosmith is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (musician), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (musician), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whi ...

from a film " Armageddon" * Raimondo Laikre – " Can You Feel The Love Tonight" by

Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Rocket Man" after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career a ...

from a film " Lion King" * Taavi Peterson – "

Love Me Two Times "Love Me Two Times" is a song by the American rock band the Doors. First appearing on their second studio album '' Strange Days'', it was later edited to a 2:37 length and released as the second single (after "People Are Strange") from that albu ...

" by The Doors from a film " The Doors" * Mariann Saar – "

Respect Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of ...

" by

from a film "

Forrest Gump ''Forrest Gump'' is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and ...

" * Anna-Liisa Supp – " Listen" by

Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...

from a film " Dreamgirls" * Luisa Värk – " Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield from a film " Pulp Fiction" * Birgit Õigemeel – "

Can't Fight the Moonlight "Can't Fight the Moonlight" is a song written by Diane Warren and performed by American singer LeAnn Rimes. It is the theme song of the film '' Coyote Ugly''. Released as a single on August 22, 2000, the song reached the top 10 in 19 European cou ...

" by

LeAnn Rimes Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (born August 28, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She originally rose to success as a country music artist at age 13 with 1996's "Blue". She has since crossed over into pop, contemporary Chris ...

from a film " Coyote Ugly" The bottom three: Nele Kirsipuu, Mariann Saar, Rivo Kingi
The bottom two: Nele Kirsipuu, Mariann Saar
''Eliminated: Mariann Saar''

Top 7: Estonian variety show music

* Rivo Kingi – "Julge laul" by Ivo Linna * Nele Kirsipuu – "Rocca al Mare" * Raimondo Laikre – "Mis värvi on armastus?" by Uno Loop * Taavi Peterson – "Ilus oled isamaa" by Tõnis Mägi * Anna-Liisa Supp – "Minu südames sa elad" by Jaak Joala * Luisa Värk – "Naerjad vihmas" by Mait Maltis * Birgit Õigemeel – "Kui mind kutsud sa" by Jaak Joala The bottom two: Taavi Peterson, Nele Kirsipuu
''Eliminated: Nele Kirsipuu''

Top 6: Judges choice

* Rivo Kingi – " Nothing Else Matters" by

Metallica Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrume ...

* Raimondo Laikre – " Big Yellow Taxi" by Counting Crows * Taavi Peterson – "

Burning Down the House "Burning Down the House" is a song by New wave music, new wave band Talking Heads, released in July 1983 as the first single from their fifth studio album ''Speaking in Tongues (Talking Heads album), Speaking in Tongues''. Inspiration and compo ...

" by Talking Heads * Anna-Liisa Supp – "

Walking on Broken Glass "Walking on Broken Glass" is a song written and performed by Scottish singer Annie Lennox, included on her debut solo studio album, ''Diva'' (1992). Released on 10 August 1992, the single peaked at number one in Canada, number eight in the Unite ...

" by

Annie Lennox Ann Lennox (born 25 December 1954) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving moderate success in the late 1970s as part of the New wave music, new wave band the Tourists, she and fellow musician D ...

* Luisa Värk – "

Erase/Rewind "Erase/Rewind" is a song written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson for the Cardigans' fourth studio album, '' Gran Turismo'' (1998). The song is the album's second track and was released as its second single in 1999, reaching number three in Ice ...

" by

Cardigans The Cardigans is a Swedish rock band formed in Jönköping, Sweden, in 1992 by guitarist Peter Svensson, bassist Magnus Sveningsson, drummer Bengt Lagerberg, keyboardist Lars-Olof Johansson and lead singer Nina Persson. Post-hiatus shows sinc ...

* Birgit Õigemeel – " Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. The bottom two: Raimondo Laikre, Anna-Liisa Supp
''Eliminated: Anna-Liisa Supp''

Top 5: Big Band round

* Rivo Kingi – "

Sway Sway may refer to: Places * Sway, Hampshire, a village and civil parish in the New Forest in England ** Sway railway station, serving the village People * Sway (British musician) (born 1983), British hip hop/grime singer * Sway Calloway (born 1 ...

" by

Dean Martin Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor and comedian. One of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century, Martin was nicknamed "The King of Cool". M ...

* Raimondo Laikre – " Ain't Misbehavin'" by

Hank Williams, Jr. Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of ...

* Taavi Peterson – "

Route 66 U.S. Route 66 or U.S. Highway 66 (US 66 or Route 66) was one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System. It was established on November 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. The h ...

" composed by Bobby Troup * Luisa Värk – " Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones * Birgit Õigemeel – " Fever" by

Little Willie John William Edward "Little Willie" John (November 15, 1937 – May 26, 1968) was an American R&B singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s. He is best known for his successes on the record charts, with songs such as " All Around the World" (1 ...

The bottom two: Raimondo Laikre, Rivo Kingi
''Eliminated: Raimondo Laikre''

Top 4: Country song & Billboard Hit 2007

* Rivo Kingi – "View from the Heaven" by Yellowcard * Taavi Peterson – " Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan * Luisa Värk – " I Will Remember You" by Sarah McLachlan * Birgit Õigemeel – "Olen loobuda sust proovinud (''

Tryin' to Get Over You "Tryin' to Get Over You" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. He has achieved commercial success and f ...

'')" by Vince Gill * Rivo Kingi – "

Keep Your Hands Off My Girl "Keep Your Hands Off My Girl" is a song by American rock band Good Charlotte. It was first released on February 26, 2007, in Australia and is the fifth track on their fourth full-length studio album, ''Good Morning Revival'' (2007). The song was ...

" by Good Charlotte * Taavi Peterson – " Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs * Luisa Värk – " All Good Things (Come to an End)" by Nelly Furtado * Birgit Õigemeel – " Who Knew" by Pink The bottom two: Rivo Kingi, Taavi Peterson
''Eliminated: Rivo Kingi''

Top 3:Rock song & Duet

* Taavi Peterson – " Polly" by Nirvana * Luisa Värk – " Ironic" by

Alanis Morissette Alanis Nadine Morissette ( ; born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with tw ...

* Birgit Õigemeel – " Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence and

Paul McCoy 12 Stones is an American hard rock band, formed in 2000 in Mandeville, Louisiana, and currently consisting of Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver and Sean Dunaway. History The band members met in Mandeville, Louisiana, a small city north of New Orleans, ...

* Taavi Peterson with

Ines Ines or INES may refer to: People * Ines (name), a feminine given name, also written as Inés or Inês * Saint Ines or Agnes (), Roman virgin–martyr * Eda-Ines Etti (stage name: ''Ines''; born 1981), Estonian singer Places * Doña Ines, a volca ...

– "Iseendale" by Ines * Luisa Värk with Tanel Padar – "Lootusetus" by Tanel Padar & The Sun * Birgit Õigemeel with

Riho Sibul Riho Sibul (26 June 1958 – 20 November 2022) was an Estonian singer and guitarist of the rock band Ultima Thule. He received the Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile B ...

– "Ma sind ei tea ('' All by Myself'')" by Eric Carmen ''Eliminated: Taavi Peterson''

Superfinale: The Contestant's Favourite / People's Choice / Rein Rannap's Song

* Luisa Värk – "

A Moment Like This "A Moment Like This" is the debut single by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song was written by Jörgen Elofsson and John Reid from British house music project Nightcrawlers) and produced by Stephen Ferrera and Steve Mac. It was released ...

" by Kelly Clarkson * Birgit Õigemeel – " Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence and

* Luisa Värk – " Earth Song" by Michael Jackson * Birgit Õigemeel – " Impossible Dream" by

Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his sweet and soulful vocals, Vandross has sold over 40 million records worldwide. He achieved eleven consecutive P ...

* Luisa Värk – "Suudlus läbi jäätunud klaasi" by

* Birgit Õigemeel – "Raagus sõnad" by

Winner:

Runner-up: Luisa Värk

Elimination chart

After the season

The winner of the first season of ''Eesti otsib superstaari'',

, gave out her first single on November 12, 2007. The single was titled "Kas tead, mida tähendab…" (''Do you know, what it means…''). The single reached second place in Radio 2 Year's Hit Awards. Her second single "365 Days" was released in January 2008. With this song Birgit competed in Estonian

Eurovision Song Contest The Eurovision Song Contest (), sometimes abbreviated to ESC and often known simply as Eurovision, is an international songwriting competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), featuring participants representing pr ...

national final – Eurolaul and reached third. On January 25, 2008, her self-titled debut album was released by MTH Publishing. Her album reached the top of Estonian album charts for many weeks. Birgit also made a contract with charity fond Dharma. Birgit gives the charity fond 10 kroons for every sold copy of her album. From her debut album four singles were released. In Autumn 2008 Birgit took part of another TV3 reality show "Laulud tähtedega" (''Songs with the Stars''). Birgit and her 'star-singer', politician Margus Tsahkna, were the runner-up's. The runner-up, Luisa Värk, also took part of the Eurovision Song Contest Estonian national final – Eurolaul 2008. With Margus Vaher she sand a song "God Inside Your Soul", which placed fifth. And with band traFFic she sang a song "It's Never Too Late" and placed 8th. She released her debut album on December 4, 2008. The album was named "Tunnete allee" (''Avenue of Feelings''). Taavi Peterson, who reached the third place, went on a tour with one of the judges –

. As the winner and the runner-up, Taavi competed in Eurolaul 2008, with a song composed by Rein Rannap.

References

External links

Official website (season 1)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Eesti Otsib Superstaari (Season 1) Season 01 2000s Estonian television series 2007 Estonian television seasons