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​United States

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​​Welcome to Charlotte
"The Queen City"

Welcome to Charlotte, a city where southern charm meets urban allure, inviting you to discover a world of endless excitement and Southern hospitality. Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Charlotte is a dynamic metropolis that captivates visitors with its rich history and modern vibrancy. Start your journey in Uptown Charlotte, the city's bustling center. Marvel at the gleaming skyscrapers that define the skyline, including the iconic Bank of America Corporate Center. Explore the EpiCentre, a hub of entertainment, dining, and nightlife, where the energy of the city comes alive. Charlotte is a sports lover's paradise, and it's home to the beloved Carolina Panthers NFL team and the Charlotte Hornets NBA team. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of a game at the Bank of America Stadium or the Spectrum Center, where passionate fans cheer on their teams. History enthusiasts, step back in time at the Levine Museum of the New South, which vividly tells the story of the American South's evolution. Take a stroll through Fourth Ward, a historic district filled with charming Victorian-era homes and tree-lined streets. For culture and art aficionados, Charlotte offers a thriving arts scene. The Mint Museum and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art house impressive collections that will inspire and delight. Live performances at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center showcase the city's commitment to the arts. Foodies, prepare to indulge in a culinary adventure. Charlotte's dining scene is diverse and delicious, with options ranging from Southern comfort food to international cuisine. Savor mouthwatering barbecue, sample gourmet delights, and experience the flavors of the South. Nature lovers, explore the city's green spaces, such as Freedom Park and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, where outdoor adventures abound. Discover the beauty of the Carolinas by hiking in nearby nature reserves or kayaking on the Catawba River. Charlotte's calendar is filled with festivals and events that celebrate its vibrant culture. Don't miss the Queen's Feast, a restaurant week that showcases the city's culinary prowess, or the lively celebrations during the Charlotte Pride Festival. Charlotte welcomes you with open arms, ready to share its history, culture, and warm hospitality. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking a taste of the South, Charlotte promises an unforgettable experience. Come and be enchanted by the charm and energy of this thriving American city; your adventure begins here.
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Host City / Charlotte, United States
Venue / Time Warner Cable Arena
Hosts / Ali Hillis and Clay Aiken

Participating countries / 33
Debuting countries / Mongolia and South Africa
Returning countries / Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary and Monaco
Withdrawing countries / Chile, France, Iran, Italy, FYR Macedonia and Spain

Debuting players / Agnes for Monaco and Leonidas for Hungary
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Returning Artists

Dino Merlin / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / his best result being 7th
Nelly Furtado / twice for Canada and once for Portugal / her best result being 5th
Samantha Mumba / for Ireland / her best result being 7th
Hari Mata Hari / for Bosnia-Herzegovina / their best result being 9th
Ira Losco / for Malta / her best result being 14th
Juanes / once for Colombia and Portugal / his best result being 6th
Kelly Clarkson / for United States / Silver Medallist
Milk Inc / once for Belgium and Luxembourg / their best result being 15th
Caitlin / for Belgium / placing 13th
Ella / for Latvia / Bronze Medallist
Julie / for Denmark / placing 9th
Mark Medlock / for Germany / placing 6th

Orion Too / for Belgium / placing 13th

The Result

Countries receiving most 12 points / Argentina, Greece, Norway and Sweden, 3
Countries giving 12 points to the winner / Andorra, Monaco and Luxembourg
Countries receiving points from most juries / Denmark, 17
Highest placing country not scoring a top mark / Germany in 10th place with 10 points from Croatia and Luxembourg as highest marks
Lowest placing country scoring a top mark / Portugal in 19th place getting 12 points from Germany

An interesting and close voting procedure led to 6 different countries taking the lead at some point. It was Sweden who stood the tallest at the end, taking home their 7th trophy, breaking their own record for most victories. Not far behind, Denmark took the silver and the bronze medal went to Australia, with Hungary and Canada rounding out the top 5. Furthermore, Barbados achieved their best ever result, finishing 8th,

Sweden is a founding member of Global Music and for the first 19 editions, they didn't miss a single contest, racking up 5 trophies in the process!
In fact, they kicked off their Global Music career with a gold medal for One More Time. For the next couple of editions they finished outside the top 10, only to bounce back in GM04, winning the silver, and then another gold in GM06 for Jessica Folcker. Their second victory was followed by several other top 10 results and a third gold medal in GM12, when Basshunter finished on top. Back to back victories followed in GM17 and 18 by Carola and Lena Philipsson respectively, and as recently as GM29 - with a new HoD - Sweden took their 6th gold medal with Sanna Nielsen. Now, only 3 editions since their last triumph, the Scandinavian nation claims their 7th trophy! Well done Sweden, Danny Saucedo and Sónia!

The Winner

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Scoreboards and Live Voting

Live voting
Scoreboard final
​Scoreboard semi final

Voting

12, 10, 8...1 point for your top 10
In the final you also have to choose 3 substitutes
The voting forms are here / Semi final and Final​

Watching the Videos

All the videos except the Greek and Israeli ones are in the YouTube playlist at TVGlobalMusic
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The Final

01
Sweden
Danny
Tokyo
​108 points
02
Denmark
Julie
Home
101 points
03
Australia
Tiffani Wood
What r u waiting 4
99 points
04
Hungary
Gabi Tóth
Vagyom rad
92 points
05
Canada
Nelly Furtado feat. Juanes
Te busque
​87 points
06
Greece
Makis Christodoulopoulos
Se xilia xronia meta
81 points
07
Norway
Alejandro Fuentes
All I'm running for
79 points
08
Barbados
William White
Can't stop loving you
76 points
09
Finland
Ninja
Champagne
73 points
10
Germany
Mark Medlock & Dieter Bohlen
Unbelieveable
​70 points
11
Monaco
Pauline
Allo le monde
69 points
12
Argentina
José González
Heartbeats
67 points
13
United States
Justin Guarini & Kelly Clarkson
Timeless
​61 points
14
Andorra
Melocos
Cuando me vaya
60 points
15
Lebanon
Dominique Hourani
Farfoura
​57 points
16
Russia
VIA Gra
LML
52 points
17
Netherlands
Chantal Janzen & Ron Link
Voor het eerst
​50 points
18
United Kingdom
Freemasons feat. Katherine Ellis
When you touch me
​47 points
19
Portugal
Mané
As I call you up
45 points
20
Mexico
Ha*Ash
Estes en donde estes
​45 points
21
Israel
The Mama's
Cinderella
​21 points
22
Croatia
Severina
Gas gas
10 points
DNF
South Africa
Eden
Is jy bang

DNF
Latvia
DJ Ella
Undivided love

The Semi Final

01
Hungary
Gabi Tóth
Vagyom rad
​159 points
02
Denmark
Julie
Home
​138 points
03
South Africa
Eden
Is jy bang
​136 points
04
Australia
Tiffani Wood
What r u waiting 4
​113 points
05
Norway
Alejandro Fuentes
All I'm running for
​110 points
06
Finland
Ninja
Champagne
​103 points
07
Monaco
Pauline
Allo le monde
​103 points
08
Greece
Makis Christodoulopoulos
Se xilia xronia meta
​97 points
09
Andorra
Melocos
Cuando me vaya
​81 points
10
Croatia
Severina
Gas gas
​80 points
11
Argentina
José González
Heartbeats
​78 points
12
Barbados
William White
Can't stop loving you
​75 points
13
Portugal
Mané
As I call you up
74 points
14
Latvia
DJ Ella
Undivided love
​70 points
15
Russia
VIA Gra
LML
​68 points
16
Luxembourg
Orion Too feat. Caitlin
Hope and wait
59 points

17
Ireland
Samantha Mumba
Body to body
54 points

18
San Marino
Sonohra
Io e te
53 points

19
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Dino Merlin & Hari Mata Hari
Dabogda
50 points

20
Belgium
Milk Inc
Walk on water
47 points

21
Japan
Mika Nakashima
Glamorous sky
​37 points
22
Mongolia
Ariunaa
Narnii khaan khuukhed
36 points

23
Poland
Kayah
Nie ma nie ma ciebie
35 points

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