Who knew that Azerbaijan was in Europe?


Who knew that Azerbaijan was in Europe?

Azerbaijan triumph at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 

After 25 crackling live performances at Düsseldorf’s Esprit Arena, the votes are in: Azerbaijan leave Germany as victors of 2011’s Eurovision after Ell and Nikki wowed European juries with “Running Scared.” 

An estimated 125 million people worldwide tuned in to see duo Ell and Nikki crowned Eurovision winners at this year’s festival with 221 points. Their romantic ballad “Running Scared” was mentioned by fans and critics as a potential winner although it was overshadowed in the run-up to the final by the flashy Jedward and Lenamania. 

Azerbaijan has only competed in Eurovision since 2008. This was the country’s first win. Its highest previous placing came in 2009 when AySel and Arash reached the top three.


Who knew that Azerbaijan was in Europe?

Azerbaijan triumph at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 

After 25 crackling live performances at Düsseldorf’s Esprit Arena, the votes are in: Azerbaijan leave Germany as victors of 2011’s Eurovision after Ell and Nikki wowed European juries with “Running Scared.” 

An estimated 125 million people worldwide tuned in to see duo Ell and Nikki crowned Eurovision winners at this year’s festival with 221 points. Their romantic ballad “Running Scared” was mentioned by fans and critics as a potential winner although it was overshadowed in the run-up to the final by the flashy Jedward and Lenamania. 

Azerbaijan has only competed in Eurovision since 2008. This was the country’s first win. Its highest previous placing came in 2009 when AySel and Arash reached the top three.

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