Until now, that is!
CyBC, the broadcaster from the island nation of Cyprus, has not only confirmed the country's participation, but they've also given us our first official name for the event in Baku: 17-year-old "X-Factor" alumna Ivi Adamou. (And yes, that's the same series that brought us 2011 participants Loukas Giorkas, Kati Wolf, and Jedward, so take that as you will.) Since Ivi's appearances on the show back in 2009 and 2010, she has released 2 EPs, a full-length album and a handful of singles. Here is a link to one of her more popular hits, "Sose Me (Save Me)", and the video to her first single, "A*G*A*P*I (L*O*V*E)":
More details are still to come from Cyprus, but it seems that a small National Final will be held around the New Year, with Ivi performing somewhere between three and five songs.
And for those of you who might be surprised that news is already coming in, just remember that the Netherlands confirmed the participation of the 3Js back in mid-July of 2010, and we knew Cyprus's plans this early, as well. So much for post-ESC Withdrawal! Once more unto the breach, dear friends...
I have no comment ... just wanted to let you know I'm still reading, and thanks for the updates.
ReplyDeleteThanks, narkspud! Always appreciate a comment, even if you don't have much to say. Anything you'd like to see here during the off-season? :)
ReplyDeleteJust news and commentary from an American perspective would be great. I try to keep up with the goings on, but I miss stuff when I can't check it for a few days.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I've become interested in in the last few weeks is the discovery that lot of up-and-coming European music stars (ESC and otherwise) are moving to Los Angeles to work with our producers and songwriters. TWiiNS, for instance, have been here since last year, and Mika Newton moved here right after the contest. Any others you know of?