Latvia: Lauris Reiniks in Irish Eurosong 2009

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ESC Today has reported that Latvian National Broadcaster, LTV has received the confirmation from Lauris Reiniks, the member of F.L.Y representing Latvia at Eurovision Song Contest 2003, that he is withdrawing from the Latvian semifinal to participate in the Irish National Final on February 20, 2009.

Lauris Reiniks' song I Wish I Could Pretend performed by Kristina Zaharova had been submitted to both Latvian and Irish preselections. It is one of 6 songs out of 300 submitted to qualify for the Irish National Final. Meanwhile I Wish I Could Pretend entered the Latvian semifinal of Eirodziesma 2009.

The rules and regulations of Eurovision National Finals determine that the author and the performer are allowed to represent one country only. Due to Lauris Reiniks' decision there will be 20 songs in the semifinal of Latvian Eirodziesma 2009 taking place on February 27, 2009 followed by the final on February 28, 2009.

We wish a lot of luck to the people of Latvia!

Labu veiksmi!!

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Comments

  1. AnonymousThursday, February 12, 2009 5:46:00 p.m.

    He has a better chance in Ireland as there is less songs taking part.

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  2. AnonymousFriday, February 13, 2009 12:31:00 a.m.

    Malaci uz prieksu!!! Good luck!!!

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