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Albania: Full list of entries revealed

18 December 2011 at 14:57 CET

Albanian broadcaster RTSH has now revealed the full song titles and performers for both sets of semi finals which will take place on December 26th and 27th respectively. Enkeleida Zeko will be the host of the shows, and will be helped by Nik Xhelilaj and Hygerta Sako.

The songs will be performed with the backing of the RTSH Symphony Orchestra, with the five conductors being Gridi Kraja, Oleg Arapi, Alfred Kaçinari, Edomond Zhulali and Jetmir Barbullushi.

The line ups are as follows :-

First semi final 26th December

  • Gerta Mahmutaj - Pyete Zemrën
  • Entela Zhula - Ndjehem Bosh
  • Bashkim Alibali - Këngën Time Merr Vehtë
  • Samanta Karavello - Zgjomë Një Tjetër Endërr
  • Endri Dhe Stefi Prifti - Iluzion
  • Rona Nishliu - Suus
  • Rudina Delia - Më Kërko
  • Marjeta Billo -Vlen Sa Një Jetë
  • Claudio La Regina - Kur Të Pasha
  • Hercina Matmuja - Aty Ku Më Le
  • Orinda Huta - Dorëzohem
  • Altin Goci - Kthehem Prap
  • Elton Deda - Kristal
  • Evans Rama - Ti Nuk Mundesh

Second semi final 27th December

  • Toni Mehmetaj - Ëndrra E Parë
  • Dr. Flori - Personale
  • Kamela Islamaj - Mbi Yje
  • Frederik Ndoçi - Oh..Jeta Ime
  • Marsida Sarai - Eja Më Merr
  • Bojken Lako - Të Zakonshëm
  • Sindi Berisha - Braktisur
  • Mariza Ikonomi - Më Ler Të Të Dua
  • Kujtim Prodani - Digjem
  • Iris Hoxha - Pa Ty
  • Saimir Braho - Përjetësi
  • Goldi Halili - Rroj Për Dashurinë
  • Xhensila Myrtzaj - Lulet Mbledh Për Hënën
  • Elhaida Dani - Mijra Vjet

The final of Festivali I Këngës is scheduled for 29th December, where the winner will take the Albanian ticket to Baku and represent their nation in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.

Albania's most successful showing in Europe's Favourite TV Show actually came in their debut year in 2004, when Anjeza Shahini finished in 7th place in the Final with Image Of You.