The Balkans Im happy to say outvoted old Europe and crowned one of my favorite Greek singer Elena Paparizou and her song My Number One top place with over 42 points lead. All of us practically gave Greece the most 12 point awards, than any other country.
Interestingly countries like Germany, UK and France were way down on the bottom.
Eurovision is the European version of American Idol that has taken place for 50 years. Each country holds auditions and votes for one favorite to be sent to the contest which is held in the country that was number one in the previous year.
The finals see all competing countries perform live on stage after which voting opens on the whole continent for just 10 minutes. Votes are tabulated and votes are distributed from 1 to 10 points with 12 points going to the performer each country voted the most for. The performer with the most votes wins.
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