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Jüri Pootsmann (born 1 July 1994), is an Estonian singer. He won the sixth season of Eesti otsib superstaari, and represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Play".[1] He is signed to Universal Music Baltics.[2][3]
Jüri Pootsmann | |
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 Pootsmann in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1 July 1994 Raikküla, Estonia |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal |
Career
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2015: Eesti otsib superstaari
In February 2015, Pootsmann took part in the sixth season of Eesti otsib superstaari, an Estonian version of Pop Idol airing on TV3. He won the show on 31 May 2015 when his debut single "Torm" was released. It peaked at number seven in the Estonian Airplay Chart. On 15 November 2015 he released the single "Aga Siis", peaking at number one in the Estonian Airplay Chart. On 20 November 2015, he released his debut self-titled extended play.
Eurovision Song Contest 2016
In 2016, Pootsmann was announced as one of the candidates in the Estonian national selection, Eesti Laul 2016, for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. On 20 February 2016 Pootsmann performed his song "Play" during the second semi-final of the selection at the Estonian Television studios in Tallinn, and he progressed to the final. The final took place on 5 March 2016 at the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, hosted by Ott Sepp and Märt Avandi. He reached the Super Final and won the national selection with 32,394 televotes.
During the Eurovision Song Contest, Estonia was drawn into the first semi-final. Pootsmann placed last (18th), Estonia's worst result to date at the contest, and failed to qualify to the final.
Eesti Laul 2021
In 2021, Pootsmann attempted to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with his song "Magus Melanhoolia", placing third in the Superfinal at Eesti Laul, Estonia's national selection final.
Appearances
On 11 March 2016, Pootsmann was featured in the single, "I Remember U," produced by Cartoon. The single peaked at number one in the Estonian Airplay Chart.[4]
Personal life
Pootsmann spent a year on a school exchange in Denmark and is fluent in Danish.[5]
Discography
Albums
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| Täna[6] |
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Extended plays
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| Jüri Pootsmann[7] |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| EST Airplay [8] | |||
| "Torm" | 2015 | 7 | Jüri Pootsmann |
| "Aga siis" | 1 | ||
| "Play" | 2016 | 3 | Non-album single |
| "Nii või naa" | 2 | Täna | |
| "Ootan Und" | — | ||
| "Täna" | — | ||
| "Silmades" | 2017 | — | |
| "Liiga Kiire" | — | ||
| "Üksinda koos" | 2019 | 19 | Non-album singles |
| "Magus melanhoolia" | 2020 | — |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| EST Airplay [8] | |||
| "I Remember U" (Cartoon featuring Jüri Pootsmann) |
2016 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "Jagatud saladus" (Elina Born & Jüri Pootsmann) |
2018 | 25 | Non-album single |
References
- Nilsson, Helena (5 March 2016). "Jüri Pootsmann to represent Estonia in Stockholm". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- "Universal Music Baltics". Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- "Jüri Pootsmann". Universal Music (in Norwegian Bokmål). Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- "Raadio Uuno". 23 April 2016. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - "About Jüri Pootsmann". Eurovision Song Contest. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016.
- Täna by Jüri Pootsmann on Apple Music
- Jüri Pootsmann – EP by Jüri Pootsmann on Apple Music
- Peak positions for singles on the Estonian Airplay chart:
- For "Torm": "TOP 20 (nädal 27, 2015)". Raadio Uuno. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
- For "Aga Siis": "TOP 20 (nädal 48, 2015)". Raadio Uuno. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
- For "Play": "TOP 20 (nädal 11, 2016)". Raadio Uuno. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
- For "I Remember U": "TOP 20 (nädal 13, 2016)". Raadio Uuno. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
- For "Nii või naa": "TOP 20 (nädal 25, 2016)". Raadio Uuno. Archived from the original on 26 June 2016.
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На других языках
[de] Jüri Pootsmann
Jüri Pootsmann (* 1. Juli 1994 in Raikküla) ist ein estnischer Sänger.- [en] Jüri Pootsmann
[es] Jüri Pootsmann
Jüri Pootsmann (Raikküla, Estonia, 1 de julio de 1994) es un cantante estonio de pop y rock alternativo. Fue ganador de Estonia busca una superestrella, la versión estonia del programa American Idol en 2015, lo que le ayudó a consolidar su fama en su carrera musical. Además, fue ganador en marzo de 2016 del concurso Eesti Laul, organizado por la televisión pública para elegir al representante del país en Eurovisión, ganando así el derecho de representar a Estonia en el Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión en 2016, celebrado en Estocolmo (Suecia), con la canción «Play» («Reproducir»).[1][ru] Поотсманн, Юри
Юри Поотсманн (эст. Jüri Pootsmann; родился 1 июля 1994 в Райккюле) — эстонский певец, победитель шестого сезона музыкального реалити-шоу Eesti otsib superstaari, представлявший Эстонию на конкурсе песни Евровидение-2016 с песней «Play»[1]. Его альбомы и песни выпускает лейбл Universal Music Baltics[2][3].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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