Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
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The Netherlands chose their representative on 23 November 2007, for the Eurovision Song Contest internally. The Netherlands decided that Hind
would represent them in Belgrade with the song "Your Heart Belongs to Me
". As the Netherlands did not qualify for the final in 2007
, the country needed to participate in the first semi-final, on 20 May 2008. However, the Netherlands failed to qualify to compete in the final on 24 May.
Hind Laroussi
Hind Laroussi Tahiri , known professionally as Hind, is a Dutch singer.-Biography:Hind Laroussi Tahiri was born on December 3, 1984 in Gouda, Netherlands. She has a Moroccan father and a Dutch mother....
would represent them in Belgrade with the song "Your Heart Belongs to Me
Your Heart Belongs to Me (Hind song)
"Your Heart Belongs To Me" is an English language pop song by Dutch singer Hind, released as a single on April 14, 2008. The song is composed by Hind, Tjeerd van Zanen, and Bas van den Heuvel. The lyrics are written by Hind and Tjeerd van Zanen....
". As the Netherlands did not qualify for the final in 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
, the country needed to participate in the first semi-final, on 20 May 2008. However, the Netherlands failed to qualify to compete in the final on 24 May.