Armenia have shown their hand first for Eurovision 2019. During late-night show Lav Yereko, it was announced that Srbuk will represent the country in Tel Aviv. We have our first confirmed artist of the new Eurovision season!
And she is properly lit. Her hit single “Yete karogh es” has been on top of the Armenian charts for weeks. And recently she dropped a new single titled “Half a Goddess” .
It’s no wonder fans are already worshipping the ground she walks on…
About Srbuk
Srbuhi “Srbuk” Sargsyan has been on the Eurovision radar for some time. We picked her out on our Wednesday Wishlist back in 2017, after she finished as runner-up on X Factor Armenia.
There were other plans for Srbuk in 2018 though. Instead of Depi Evratesil, she took herself to Ukraine, where she finished 4th in their edition of The Voice.
She’s more than ready to seize her moment. In a statement sent to wiwibloggs, she said:
“I am starting a new journey now, which, I am sure, will be full of new and pleasant emotions, challenges and amazing experiences! I am grateful to all of my friends and fans, who are always with me and have always wanted to see me on the Eurovision stage. I am grateful to the Public Television of Armenia for their trust. It’s an honor to represent my country in front of the whole world! We have an amazing journey ahead of us, and I hope we’ll succeed together!”
Srbuk — Half a Goddess
Recently, she dropped new single “Half a Goddess”. She’s serving us vibes of some previous Armenian Eurovision divas like Sirusho and Iveta Mukuchyan in the video – and getting us seriously excited for what she’ll bring to Tel Aviv!
Following the announcement, a public call for songs was announced — meaning songwriters will know exactly who they’re writing for. Srbuk’s song will be in either Armenian or English, according to the rules.
Don’t expect it soon, though, as the submission deadline is January 10. We could be waiting a while before we hear the final version!
Want to apply? The song should be submitted to [email protected] before January 10, 2019. You’ll need to attach a document of copyright registration for the song and put your contact details in the email. If you have any questions, please contact AMPTV at [email protected].
Armenia at Eurovision
Debuting in 2006, Armenia quickly racked up an impressive record – finishing in the top 10 in all of their first five years.
During this time, Sirusho achieved their best result, finishing 4th in 2008 with “Qele Qele” – later tied by Aram MP3 in 2014.
Recent history has not been as kind to the country though. In 2017, Artsvik only managed 18th place in the grand final. In Lisbon for 2018, Armenia failed to qualify for only the second time, with Sevak Khanagyan achieving the country’s worst ever result: 15th in their semi-final.
Will Srbuk bring the country back to their former glory days? Do you think Armenia has made the right choice? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
What I want to know is when Half a Goddess will be available on spotify!!! I want to listen to it all the tiimmme
Already there
I listened to Yete Karogh Es and Half a Goddess in the wake of the announcement. Yete Karogh Es I thought was decent but not outstanding, Half a Goddess was just awful. Getting the feeling that a lot of countries are going to send artists like Srbuk this year, I’d rather they didn’t.
Just listen to her other stuff from The Voice of Ukraine …
What’s not to like about this announcement? She’s perfect for the type of song that Armenia look to send when they internally select. Yup, get the song and she’ll deliver it. Feeling positive!
Srbui, actually. She took part in Ukraine’s Voice last year. Strong voice
Ps already found, that’s her stage name
How & where can I get a document of copyright registration?
beautiful woman, amazing voice, im excited!
good choice Armenia, she’ll only need a good song now, and then she has the full package
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Let me guess: Armenia will be the last country to reveal the song. There’s nothing new about this game 🙂
I never liked that because Armenia then can see what kind of song that is missing and do that one. We in Sweden always have a late final and i always chosse who i think is the best even if there were a lot of pop songs already one year.
Lol. For example last year Armenia revealed entries in early February. Only in 2017 Armenia revealed it’s entry very late because Armenia usualy reveals it’s entries when official videos are ready. Or you think they make 10 videos for different songs, check other entries chosen and then they pick Armenia’s entry? Very naive I’ve got to admit . It is clear if the deadline of song submition period is the middle of January, it may take one and half month to chose a song, to record it and to make a video.
Nothing new, but nothing old. You got to know the artist first, we’ll reveal the song last.
Well, last year Georgia was the last country to reveal their song and they came last in their semifinal. They wanted to be last & they came last. Not sure if Armenia is willing to follow that track… Even if it’s highly unlikely that Armenia will come last (we don’t know the song yet, but the singer is very promising…)
phisically, she reminds me to Jamala (and thats not a compliment :P). Lets wait for her song.
Well, Jamala is half-Armenian, so what’s not to compliment?
she reminds me of Lady Gaga
Super hyped!
I’ll listen to her songs later but for now, I can’t wait for the entry already!
Srbuk, good luck <3
I love “Yete Karogh Es”. It’s my favorite Armenian song.
I really like her! Loved both”Half a Goddess” and “Yete karogh es”. Something like these would totally do the trick for me.
Can’t wait for the song to come out!!!!
Srbuk representing Armenia is going to foreshadow what will be very common in the upcoming NF season. I’m pretty sure we’re going to have a lot of female soloists in next year’s contest due to the success of both Netta and Eleni.
Tel Aviv 2019 as the Contest of Divas will be interesting.
And the winner will probably be a male singer 😀
A man from the North ;-)I have the hunch a scandinavian is winning this year, no idea why. I just feel it
History repeats itself. Even @ Eurovision. Didn’t Christer Björkman say they have 4 winning songs in Melfest? There you go: WINNER = Sweden.
Repeat of 2008 maybe?
Promising, hope she will have a good song
Nice choice. She’s got the looks, charms and voice.
Artsvik vibes.
I like the half goddess song but she needs to work on her enunciation. She could also sing in Armenian, it would best if her enunciation doesn’t improve. Overall, good choice Armenia!
Off-topic: Lena released a new song and music video and it’s amazing! Worth to have an own article
Finally! Armenia isn’t playing this coming year. I’m sure we’ll get an ethno-pop song. As for Depi Evratesil, I think they’re taking the UMK approach and having Srbuk perform a number of songs and the favorite will win and represent Armenia a la Saara Aalto and “Monsters” this year.
I can see this as 50/50. This will surely happen if AMPTV suddenly announced an NF, but seeing how DepEv played out, they could choose to plan it more carefully this time and selected the song internally. Whatever, Srbuk’s sound is enjoyable and I hope whatever plan they have for her, it can bring her potential at most.
LOVEEEEEE SRBUK. STILL BOP OUT TO YETE KAROGH ES
We might have our first fan wank of the season. She seems great though!
Great artist who seems to have the backing of a record company…all good signs.
Clearly there is a Eleni influence…and Im sure there will be plenty of those this year.
I’m surprised no one from Melodifestivalen had that sexy female-power Eleni Fuego vibe.
They’re clearly trying to ride on the Fuego wave, selecting this girl is basically promising a bop… and I’m totally fine with it!
Armenia’a going the pop BOMB that is the Sirusho/Iveta route with a most contemporary vibe. I might really be into this. Go get em Armenia 🙂
THEY ARE GOING NUCLEAR!!!
Amazing artist! Good luck Armenia:)
Armenia si on the horse again! Yas, amazing artist with an amazing voice and look.
Looking forward to Srbuk at Eurovision! I just wish they would choose Half A Goddess as their song; it was released after 9/1, is only a few seconds over 3 minutes, and it’s a bop!
Go girl! !! You needed it and deserved it.
Welcome to the Eurovision family Srbuk and good luck in Tel Aviv! Can already see Armenia back in the grand final next year.
queen! Armenia will be number1!
That’s a damn good song. Hope she brings something like that to Tel Aviv. Go Armenia, great start!
Good choice! Welcome to the roster, Srbuk!
YAAASSSS! I love her so much!
Finally our first artist!
She seems amazing! Hope for an ethno-bop, with Armenian and English lyrics.. And she sure has great visuals on herself and videos as well!
Yes!!!! I was about to say that!!!!
YASSSSS! She’s amazing. I wish they just chose Half a Goddess as her entry. It’s amazing!!