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Monday, 16 May 2011


First time Eurovision win for Azerbaijan

First time Eurovision win for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 this weekend for the first time since the competition began over fifty years ago.

The pop duo known as Ell/Nikki picked up the trophy for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, after receiving 221 points on the scoreboard for their song, Running Scared.  

The UK's boy band entry, Blue, came 11th and were just beaten by Ireland's Jedward, who came 8th in the competition. 

This achievement marks a first time win for Azerbaijan in this competition. 

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  • MiniB (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 @ 12:52

    we should of won (United Kingdom!!) lol it wos a gud song thou

  • SuperSuze (Age 13) wrote on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 @ 18:41

    I didn't even know Azerbaijan was in Europe! I thought it was part of Asia!

  • cool-cow (Age 12) wrote on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 @ 13:54

    i thought it was a real good song, even though i think Spain should of gotten it

  • dancecrazy (Age 15) wrote on Wednesday, 18 May 2011 @ 19:49

    my fave were us, ireland and sweeden although the winners were good...

  • lizalaura (Age 11) wrote on Sunday, 22 May 2011 @ 11:43

    they were good but i liked russia

  • HollyMae (Age 14) wrote on Sunday, 22 May 2011 @ 12:54

    Is Azerbajan even in Europe/???