Ben Dolic
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Background information | |
Birth name | Benjamin Dolić |
Born | (1997-05-04) 4 May 1997 (age 27) Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Genres | Pop, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 2016–present |
Website | bendolic |
Benjamin Dolić (born 4 May 1997), known professionally as Ben Dolic, is a Slovenian singer.[1][2] He gained popularity in Germany after his participation in the eighth season of The Voice of Germany. Dolic would have represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 held in Rotterdam with the song "Violent Thing" before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Career
Early career
At the age of 12, Dolic was a contestant in Slovenija ima talent, the Slovenian version of Got Talent, in which he reached the semi-final.[1] He then began competing in numerous song festivals for children, such as the Turkish Olympics, where he won a silver medal and headed on tour around Turkey, performing in stadiums and arenas for up to 40,000 people. While in high school, he became part of the group D Base. With the group he participated in EMA 2016, the Slovenian preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.[1]
2018: The Voice of Germany
In 2018, Dolic auditioned for the eighth season of The Voice of Germany with the song "No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande. He caught the interest of judges Yvonne Catterfeld and Mark Forster and headed into the next round joining team Yvonne. This led him all the way to the final, where Ben performed with Swedish Pop star Zara Larsson and finished second, behind the winner Samuel Rösch. Ben embarked upon The Voice of Germany Live in Concert Tour and performed in multiple arenas across Germany and Austria.
The Voice of Germany performances and results | |||
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Round | Song | Original artist | Result |
Blind Audition | "No Tears Left to Cry" | Ariana Grande | Joined Team Yvonne |
The Battles | "Cry Me a River" | Justin Timberlake | Winner |
The Sing-Offs | "Stay" | Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko | Advanced |
Semi-final | "Can't Help Falling in Love" | Elvis Presley | Advanced |
Final | "Creep" | Radiohead | Runner-up |
"Ruin My Life" | Zara Larsson | ||
"She's Out of My Life" | Michael Jackson |
2020: Eurovision Song Contest
On 27 February 2020, the German broadcaster ARD announced that Dolic had been internally selected to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 held in Rotterdam, Netherlands with the song "Violent Thing".[3] The single was Ben’s debut release and very quickly made its way into the German airplay charts, major Spotify editorial playlists and was a fan favourite for the competition. However, on 18 March, 2020, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4]
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Album or EP |
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"Violent Thing" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
"Stuck in My Mind" | 2021 | |
"Kissing Her, Missing You" | 2022 | |
"Breakaway" | ||
"Come By" | ||
"Headspace" | 2023 | |
"How I'm Feeling" | ||
"Alright" | 2024 | |
"Still the Same" |
References
- ^ a b c "Nemčijo bo na Evroviziji predstavljal Slovenec Benjamin Dolić". Dnevnik (in Slovenian). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- ^ "Ben Dolic". Universal Music (Germany) (in German). 27 February 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Rahn, Florian (27 February 2020). "Ben Dolic will sing 'Violent Thing' for Germany at Eurovision 2020". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Official EBU statement & FAQ on Eurovision 2020 cancellation". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 18 March 2020. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
External links
- Performances at The Voice of Germany
- Eurovision Song Contest Rotterdam 2020
Preceded by S!sters with "Sister" | Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 (cancelled) | Succeeded by |
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- Note: Entries scored out signify where Germany did not compete