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2009 · Alexander Rybak: “Fairytale” (Norway)

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At the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, Norway triumphed: Alexander Rybak beat the assembled competition of Europe with the song “Fairytale” and lifted the coveted trophy. Rybak won with a then-record points total. The ESC is the biggest music competition in the world and one of the longest-running television shows of all time; it has been held every single year since 1956. Each participating country sends one entry into the race, and at the end of the night juries and viewers cast their votes: the famous “points” (from one up to the legendary “twelve points”) decide victory or defeat. The contest is far more than just music: it is a colourful festival of nations, full of flamboyant costumes, big emotions and fans cheering in front of their screens. By tradition the winning country hosts the contest the following year before an audience of millions. Learn the year, country, performer and winning song of this 2009 entry and dive into a piece of European music history. Good to know: Alexander Rybak won in 2009 for Norway.

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Which country did Alexander Rybak's winning ESC entry come from (2009)?

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Norway

Alexander Rybak won in 2009 for Norway.

💡 Did you know? Rybak won with a then-record points total.

Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with “Fairytale”?

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Alexander Rybak

The winning song was “Fairytale”.

💡 Did you know? Norway provided the winner that year.

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