2016 Eurovision Song Contest

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Stockholm, Sweden. The semifinals were held on May 10, 2016 and May 12, 2016; and the final was held on May 14, 2016; the same day as the 2016 Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis.

Jamala won the 2016 contest representing Ukraine with her song "1944". Dami Im came in second representing Australia with her song "Sound of Silence"; one of the best finishes for a country outside the European continent. Sergey Lazarev finished third representing Russia with his song "You Are the Only One". Poli Genova recorded one of Bulgaria's best Eurovision finishes with her song "If Love Was a Crime".