iTV, the Azerbaijani national broadcaster, have announced that Nadir Rüstəmli will represent the nation at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, in Turin.

Nadir Rüstəmli won the latest winner of The Voice in Azerbaijan. Six songs have been shortlisted for Turin and a jury will pick the successful one in the second week of March, when the song will be revealed.

Isa Melikov, the Azeri Head of Delegation, had the following to say:

“As always, we try to look for beautiful and professional songs regardless of genre. By being loyal to ourselves, in the choice of songs, we will first of all focus on how much it will be compatible with the voice and performance of its artist. The selection process will end in the second week of March and the song will be announced.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix