eurovision malmö
Eurovision is structured like the Olympics. Singers and groups don't win – the country they're performing for wins. Ireland has won the contest seven times, more often than any other country.  Performers proudly wave their national flags onstage at awards ceremonies. Voters can actually phone in their votes before the competition broadcasts even start, and no one says they're voting for a particular singer or group – they'll tell you they're voting for Italy, or that they always vote for Moldova.