Earlier today, after much speculation, Sweden’s SVT released the full list of artists that will participate at next year’s Melodifestivalen; Sweden’s longstanding Eurovision selection, that will chose its entry for Basel. We were on the ground in Stockholm, and Tim had a chance to speak to some of this year’s acts; including Linnea Henriksson, who will sing Den känslan.
Check out our interview with Linnea here:
Linnea will participate in the first semi final in Luleå with Den känslan, on the first of February.
Who is Linnea Henriksson?
A seasoned musician Linnea is no stranger to the spotlight, with four albums and an EP reaching streaming figures of nearly 300 million listens. She is most noted for her victories of the 2013 Artist of the Year, and Pop Singer of the Year by Radio channel P3.
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 2024, Sweden were represented on home soil by Marcus and Martinus. As the host entry, their song “Unforgettable” did not need to compete in the semi-finals. At the close of voting in the grand final, they had received 174 points. 125 points were received by the juries, while the twins received 49 points by televoters.
What did you think of our interview with Linnea Henriksson ? Do you think she can sing their way to an Melodifestivalen win? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, BlueSky and Tiktok as we gear up for Eurovision 2025!
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