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2011 · Ell & Nikki: “Running Scared” (Azerbaijan)

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At the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, Azerbaijan triumphed: Ell & Nikki beat the assembled competition of Europe with the song “Running Scared” and lifted the coveted trophy. Azerbaijan's first win. 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 2011 entry and dive into a piece of European music history. Good to know: Ell & Nikki won in 2011 for Azerbaijan.

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Which country did Ell & Nikki's winning ESC entry come from (2011)?

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Azerbaijan

Ell & Nikki won in 2011 for Azerbaijan.

💡 Did you know? Azerbaijan's first win.

Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with “Running Scared”?

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Ell & Nikki

The winning song was “Running Scared”.

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

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