The Most Famous Eurovision Winner, Ranked

Voting rules: Choose the winner you think is the most famous!

Updated on May 5, 2024 07:05

Every year, the Eurovision Song Contest captivates audiences with a vibrant showcase of talent from across the continent. It often produces stars, some of whom become lasting figures in the music industry. Identifying the most famous winner can be a fascinating reflection of cultural shifts and music trends over time. This interactive tool allows fans and new viewers alike to cast their votes, contributing to a dynamic listing of the most famous Eurovision winners as decided by you, the public. Your participation helps to paint a clearer picture of which performances have truly resonated with audiences and stood the test of time.

Who Is the Most Famous Eurovision Winner?

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ABBA

The Swedish band won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with their hit song "Waterloo". They went on to become one of the most successful music groups of all time, selling over 380 million records worldwide.
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Celine Dion

The Canadian singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988 representing Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". She went on to become one of the best-selling female artists of all time with over 200 million records sold.
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Johnny Logan

The Irish singer is the only artist to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 1980 and 1987. His hit songs "What's Another Year" and "Hold Me Now" became international hits.
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Manfred Werner (Tsui) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Conchita Wurst

The Austrian drag queen won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix". Conchita became a symbol of LGBTQ rights and gender equality with their win.
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Lulu

The Scottish singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 with the song "Boom Bang-a-Bang". She also had a successful music career outside of Eurovision, with hits like "To Sir, with Love" and "Shout".
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Bengt Nyman · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bucks Fizz

The British group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 with their song "Making Your Mind Up". They went on to have a successful career in the UK, with hits like "The Land of Make Believe" and "My Camera Never Lies".
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Daniel Kruczyński · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dana International

The Israeli singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998 with the song "Diva". She became a transgender icon with her win, and went on to have a successful music career in Israel and Europe.
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- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous Israeli singer
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Loreen

The Swedish singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with the song "Euphoria". Her electronic dance-pop style became popular across Europe, and she continued to release successful albums after her win.
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Alexander Rybak

The Norwegian singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 with the song "Fairytale". He became a popular artist in Norway and Europe after his win, and has continued to release music and perform.
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Sandie Shaw

The British singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967 with the song "Puppet on a String". She became one of the most popular female singers in the UK in the 1960s, with hits like "Always Something There to Remind Me" and "Girl Don't Come".

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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous Eurovision winner. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or winner is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!

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More information on most famous eurovision winner

The Eurovision Song Contest is a popular annual event that has been entertaining audiences since 1956. Over the years, many talented artists have competed in the competition, showcasing their singing skills and unique styles. Among them, some have stood out and left their mark on the contest's history by winning the grand prize. These winners have not only gained fame and recognition in their home countries but also internationally. In this article, we will explore and discuss the most famous Eurovision winners of all time.