After we found out the title of the entries participating at Festivali i Këngës 63, it has been revealed that one of its participants Olsi Bylyku have withdrawn from the competition.
Personal reasons for withdrawal
As revealed by RTSH, it was reported that Olsi Bylyku withdrew from the competition due to personal reasons. Within the same report, RTSH confirmed that Olsi Bylyku will be replaced by Klea Dina who will be participating with the entry “Dashuri Ndiej”
The updated list of participants and their entries are as follows:
| Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Algert Sala | “Bosh” | Algert Sala |
| Alis Kallacej | “Mjegull” | Alis Kallacej, Alban Kondi |
| Ardit Çuni | “Amane” | Ardit Çuni, Stivi Ushe |
| Devis Xherahu | “Ka Momente” | Devis Xherahu, Ertemiona Mejdani, Marly & Santi |
| Detit | “Larg” | Timo Flloko, Valentin Markvukaj |
| Elvana Gjata | “Karnaval” | Elvana Gjata, Lira Blakaj |
| Endrik Beba | “Ishe Ti” | Endrik Beba |
| Epos | “Kurajo Dhe Zjarr” | Algert Kashari |
| Erma Mici | “Mbaje” | Kledi Bahiti, Erma Mici & Rozana Radi |
| Frensi Revania | “Rreziko” | Frensi Revania, Alban Male |
| Gjergj Kaçinari | “Larg Jetës Pa Ty” | Gjergj Kaçinari |
| Gresa Gjocera | “E Vërteta” | Gresa Gjocera & Endrit Shani |
| Jet | “Gjallë” | Elios Shuli & Inis Neziri |
| Kejsi Jazxhi | “Kur Bota Hesht” | Sardi Strugaj & Briz Musaraj |
| Klea Dina | “Dashuri ndiej” | Drenusha Zajmi, Klea Dina & Agron Dina |
| Kleansa Susaj | “Ta Dija” | Pejana Elezi, Kledi Bahiti & Kleansa Susaj |
| Laorjan Ejlli and Adelina Corraj | “A Thu” | Melita Vjerdha & Laorjan Ejlli |
| Lorenc Hasrama | “Frymë” | Petro Xhori |
| Luna Çausholli | “Qiell Apo Ferr” | Ermira Çausholli & Luna Çausholli |
| Mal Retkoceri | “Antihero” | Mal Retkoceri |
| Martina Serreqi | “Nëse Qaj” | Sardi Strugaj |
| Mihallaq Andrea | “Porositë E Babait” | Ardiana Dragoj & Mihallaq Andrea |
| Nita Latifi | “Zemrës” | Nita Latifi & Lorenc Hasrama |
| Orgesa Zaimi | “I Parë” | Enis Mullaj & Eriona Rushiti |
| Rea Nuhu | “Sot” | Rea Nuhu |
| Ronaldo Mesuli | “N’zemër” | Ronaldo Mesuli |
| Santino de Bartolo | “Kur Nata Vjen Si Bora” | Santino de Bartolo |
| Shkodra Elektronike | “Zjerm” | Beatriçe Gjergji & Lekë Gjeloshi |
| Stine | “E Kishim Nis” | Stine |
| Vesa Smolica | “Lutem” | Eriona Rushiti |
At the time of writing, it is yet to be confimed when the competing entries for Festivali i Këngës 63 will be released. Filming for the music videos of the competing entries have now commenced, with RTSH revealing that the songs will be revealed to the public soon.
Albania’s Eurovision Journey
In 2004, Albania made their debut into the Eurovision Song Contest with Anjeza Shahini with “Image of You”, which placed 7th in the final. Since their debut, Albania has participated 20 times, and made the final 10 times. They achieved their best result in 2012, where Rona Nishliu placed 5th with “Suus”.
Besa represented Albania in 2024 with the song “Titan”. “Titan” performed in the second semi-final, where it ultimately placed fifteenth out of sixteen, receiving 14 points from the televote.
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News Source: RTSH
Photo Credit: RTSH
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