Alexander Rybak

Rybak in 2018

Alexander Rybak (born 13 May 1986) is a Belarusian-born Norwegian singer, composer and violinist.[1] He won the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale".

He was born in Minsk, Belarusian SSR. His family moved to Norway when he was four.

Eurovision Song Contest

In 2009, Rybak won Melodi Grand Prix, allowing him to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale".[2] He won the contest.[3]

Rybak won the Melodi Grand Prix again in 2018 with the song "That’s How You Write a Song", sending him to the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.[4] He placed 15th in the final. He had a cameo appearance in the Eurovision movie.

References

  1. ↑ Hansen, Kjeld-Willy (2009-05-08). "Rybaks ukjente fortid i Larvik" [Rybak's unknown past in Larvik]. Østlands-Posten (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  2. ↑ Klier, Marcus (2009-02-21). "Eurovision 2023 Norway: Alexander Rybak to Eurovision - ESCToday.com". Eurovision News, Polls and Information by ESCToday. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  3. ↑ Fisher, Luke. "Alexander Rybak wins the Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix!". Oiko Times. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 24 February 2009. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "Norway, that's how to write a song - Rybak returns!". eurovision.tv. 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2023-07-06. Alexander Rybak has won the Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, 'Melodi Grand Prix 2018', with the song 'That's How You Write A Song' and will represent the country in Lisbon in May.