Nicky Byrne from Westlife to compete in Eurovision for Ireland
He'll represent Ireland with his song 'Sunlight'
Former Westlife singer Nicky Byrne has announced he will be representing Ireland at this year’s Eurovision contest.
The star made the announcement on Twitter, sharing his entry song called ‘Sunlight’.
He told the Eurovision team that he grew up watching the show.
“I have a great memory as a nine year old, of dancing around our sitting room in a tri-colour sweatshirt when Johnny Logan lifted the trophy in 1987.
"The Eurovision is a TV show and song contest like no other and for the past three years my Eurovision experience has gotten better, as I have proudly delivered the Irish votes live from Dublin. This year I go one step further, and actually walk on that stage to represent my country”.
It'll be familiar ground for the singer who performed all over the world with Westlife, who disbanded in 2012.
The singing competition will be held in Sweden after Måns Zelmerlöw won last year with his song ‘Heroes’.