Estonia has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 29 times since making its debut in 1994. Its first appearance would have taken place in 1993 but a qualification round was installed for seven former Eastern Bloc countries hoping to make their debut in the contest, with Estonia failing to qualify. Estonia has won the contest once, in 2001. The current Estonian participant broadcaster in the contest is Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR).
Trine Rein is an American-Norwegian singer. Her album sales have exceeded more than a million records.
Maarja is an Estonian feminine given name. It is considered to be the Estonian form of the name Maria. The name is common in Estonia, and may refer to any of the following persons:
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with the song "Kaelakee hääl" written by Priit Pajusaar and Kaari Sillamaa. The song was performed by Maarja-Liis Ilus and Ivo Linna. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul '96 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 1996 contest in Oslo, Norway. Thirteen songs competed in the national final and "Kaelakee hääl" performed by Maarja-Liis Ilus and Ivo Linna was selected as the winner by a jury panel.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with the song "Keelatud maa" written by Harmo Kallaste and Kaari Sillamaa. The song was performed by Maarja who had previously represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996 alongside Ivo Linna, where she placed fifth with the song "Kaelakee hääl". The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul1997 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 1997 contest in Dublin, Ireland. Eight songs competed in the national final and "Keelatud maa" performed by Maarja was selected as the winner by a jury panel.
"I evighet" was the Norwegian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, performed in Norwegian by Elisabeth Andreassen. The song reached number 13 on the chart in Norway. In Israel it peaked on number 1.
"Kaelakee hääl" is a song performed by Maarja-Liis Ilus and Ivo Linna that represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. The composer was Priit Pajusaar and the lyrics were written by Kaari Sillamaa.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Let's Get Loud" written by Sven Lõhmus. The song was performed by the group Suntribe. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul 2005 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 2005 contest in Kyiv, Ukraine. Nine songs competed in the national final and "Let's Get Loud" performed by Suntribe was selected as the winner entirely by a public vote.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Partners in Crime" written by Berit Veiber and Hendrik Sal-Saller. The song was performed by Gerli Padar. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul 2007 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 2007 contest in Helsinki, Finland. Ten songs competed in the national final and the winner was selected over two rounds of public voting. In the first round, the top three were selected to qualify to the superfinal. In the superfinal, "Partners in Crime" performed by Gerli Padar was selected as the winner.
Eesti otsib superstaari(Estonia is Searching for a Superstar) is an Estonian reality-competition gameshow airing on TV3. It debuted on 11 March 2007 and it has since become one of the most popular shows in Estonia. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by the British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom.
Evelin Samuel is an Estonian singer, songwriter, musical theater performer, author of children's books and participant in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song "Diamond of Night" written by Priit Pajusaar, Glen Pilvre, Maian Kärmas, Kaari Sillamaa. The song was performed by Evelin Samuel and Camille. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul1999 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 1999 contest in Jerusalem, Israel. Ten songs competed in the national final and "Diamond of Night" performed by Evelin Samuel and Camille was selected as the winner by a jury panel.
Ivo Linna is an Estonian singer.
Estonia was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song "Tii", composed by Priit Pajusaar and Glen Pilvre, with lyrics by Aapo Ilves, and performed by the group Neiokõsõ. The Estonian participating broadcaster, Eesti Televisioon (ETV), organised the national final Eurolaul 2004 in order to select its entry for the contest. Ten songs competed in the national final and "Tii" performed by Neiokõsõ was selected as the winner entirely by a public vote.
Dagmar Oja is an Estonian singer.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song "Mere lapsed" written by Maria Rahula, Tomi Rahula and Peeter Pruuli. The song was performed by Koit Toome. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul1998 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 1998 contest in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ten songs competed in the national final and "Mere lapsed" performed by Koit Toome was selected as the winner by a jury panel.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song "Once in a Lifetime" written by Jana Hallas, Pearu Paulus, Ilmar Laisaar and Alar Kotkas. The song was performed by Ines. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul2000 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 2000 contest in Stockholm, Sweden. Ten songs competed in the national final and "Once in a Lifetime" performed by Ines was selected as the winner by a jury panel.
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "Amazing" written by Timo Vendt and Tanja. The song was performed by Tanja. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) organised the national final Eesti Laul 2014 in order to select the Estonian entry for the 2014 contest in Copenhagen, Denmark. The national final consisted of three shows: two semi-finals and a final. Ten songs competed in each semi-final and the top five from each semi-final as determined by a jury panel and public vote qualified to the final. In the final, the winner was selected over two rounds of voting. In the first round, a jury panel and a public vote selected the top two to qualify to the superfinal. In the superfinal, "Amazing" performed by Tanja was selected as the winner entirely by a public vote.
This is a list of Estonian television related events from 1996.
This is a list of Estonian television related events from 1997.
