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Can "Germany´s Ed Sheeran" bring an end to the ESC draught?

27-year-old Michael Schulte will represent Germany in Lisbon, with a song dedicated to his father who died when Michael was 13. After a number of years with disappointing results, two-time winning Germany is now hopeful for more.

Michael Schulte gewann den deutschen Vorentscheid "Unser Song für Lissabon".

Michael Schulte gewann den deutschen Vorentscheid "Unser Song für Lissabon". Source: EPA/MARKUS HEINE

Schulte is often dubbed as "the German Ed Sheeran" due to a similarity in style and performance.

On May 12, he will be performing "You let me walk alone" in this year´s ESC final:


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