Photo Gallery Eurovision's First Semi-Finalists
Russian senior folk group Buranowskie Babuschki charmed Europe with their call to "Party for Everyone" during the competition's first semi-final. The group, whose average age is 70, is a favorite to win in the final on May 26.
The dance routine of Austria's hip-hop group Trackshittaz, which also made it to the final, remained faithful to their song title, "Woki mit deim Popo" (Shake Your Booty).
Despite hard-hitting lyrics like "Always stay cool like a swimming pool," Montenegro's Rambo Amadeus did not make it through with his song "Euro-Neuro."
Iceland's Greta Salóme & Jónsi's performance of their dramatic ballad "Never Forget" ensured them a place in the final.
Meanwhile, Eleftheria Eleftheriou convinced Eurovision skeptics of Greece's credibility with her song "Aphrodisiac."
Unfortunately for Anmary of Latvia, her autobiographical tune "Beautiful Song" was not considered beautiful enough. She won't be going on to the final.
But the dream continues for Albania's Rona Nishliu, who charmed audiences with her folk song "Suus."
Romania's popular group Madinga still has its eye on the title, having made it through to the final with "Zaleihlah."
Swiss act Sinplus did not live up to their song name "Unbreakable," though. They'll be headed home after being broken by the competition.
Belgium's 17-year-old Iris also failed to make the final with her song "Would you?" but she can always return next year, just like...
...Ireland's twin performers, Jedward, who had so much fun last year in Germany that they had to come back.
Ivi Adamou of Cyrpus impressed audiences with her song "La La Love," which she will perform again at the final.
But the Israeli band Izabo's song "Time" did not capture the Zeitgeist -- they did not make it through to the final.
Contestant Valentina Monetta, from the Republic of San Marino on the Italian Peninsula, also did not connect with audiences with her "Social Network Song."
But Hungary's band "Compact Disco" captured Europe with their song "Sound of Our Hearts."
Moldova's Pasha Parfeny managed to make the final on May 26, though, with his song "Lautar."
