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Austrian artist JJ has won Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with his powerful single, “Wasted Love.” The track is a break-up inspired pop-opera track, featuring explosive techno beats. The track captivated international audiences and propelled JJ to victory—but Spotify data reveals other favorites among competitors.
Born in Vienna and raised in Dubai, the 24-year-old JJ returned to Austria in 2016. Known for his soprano-range voice, JJ has performed at the Vienna State Opera and gained national attention through his appearance on Austria’s casting show Starmania. With his landmark win, JJ now joins the ranks of Eurovision legends, marking a new chapter in his career. His label Warner Music congratulated him.
“JJ’s incredible talent, combined with his innovative sound, has truly resonated with audiences across Europe and beyond, attracting new fans with every performance,” says Dorren Schimk and Fabian Debres, Co-Presidents of Warner Music Central Europe. “Eurovision is the world’s most-watched music television show, and we are thrilled to see him shine on such a global stage. We are proud to be a part of JJ’s journey.”
JJ’s win for Austria with “Wasted Love” was the country’s third-ever Eurovision victory. Previous Austrian winners include Udo Jürgens in 1966 and Conchita Wurst in 2014. You can see the full placement of participants here.
While JJ took home the prize, Spotify data reveals some interesting insights into the other contestants. Swedish singer KAJ sang “Bara Badu Bastu” and was the unofficial Eurovision fan favorite, receiving over 5.6 million global streams during Eurovision week.
Hot on Sweden’s heels was Estonia’s Tommy Cash, whose Europop hit “Espresso Macchiato” saw over 3.4 million streams throughout the week of the final. The Netherlands’ Claude followed in third place with “C’est La Vie” which saw 3.1 million streams in the final week, while Germany’s Abor & Tynna ranked fourth with “Baller” at 2.7 million streams. Rounding out the top five was Norway’s Kyle Alessandro with “Lighter” which also saw over 2.7 million streams during Eurovision week.
Celine Dion’s 1988 Eurovision classic “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi” also saw a 55% jump in global streams as the contest returned to Switzerland. That track brought Switzerland to victory 37 years ago, and now it has achieved a 610% spike in streaming numbers across Europe.
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