With the fifth Semi-Final of Melodifestivalen 2024 approaching, Tim sat down with Jay Smith for an interview, ahead of his debut in this year’s competition with his entry “Back To My Roots”.
Check out our interview with Jay Smith right here!
About Jay Smith
Jay Smith is a country singer, who got his start for winning Sweden’s version of ‘Idol’ in 2010, where his rendition of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” saw massive success, and has accumulated over 27 million streams. Since his stint in Idol, he has released three studio albums and numerous singles.
Sweden’s Eurovision Journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2023, Loreen returned to represent Sweden, who won the 2012 edition of the competition. She competed with the song “Tattoo”, which managed to qualify for the Grand Final, and placed 1st with 583 points. Loreen won the jury vote, accruing 340 points from the jury, earning an additional 243 points from the televote. This now means Sweden matches Ireland for the record of most wins in Eurovision history.
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