eurovision 1996
Ivo Linna
Ivo Linna represented Estonia at Eurovision 1996 in Oslo with “Kaelakee hääl”, finishing 5th of 23.
- who
- Estonian singer
- born
- 12 June 1949, Kuressaare
- contest
- 1996
- best result
- 5th, 1996
- music
- pop
- plays
- guitar
- active
- since 1984
- sang for
- Estonia
Biography
Ivo Linna is an Estonian singer. With Maarja-Liis Ilus, Linna sang “Kaelakee hääl” in Oslo in 1996; fifth place was Estonia’s best result up to then.
Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Ivo Linna”.
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At Eurovision
One song, and what became of it.
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1996 Oslo
“Kaelakee hääl”
5th of 23 Finished 5th of 23, with 94 points.
- Billed as
- Maarja-Liis Ilus and Ivo Linna
- With
- Maarja-Liis Ilus
- Sung in
- Estonian
- Written by
- Priit Pajusaar, Kaari Sillamaa
- Conductor
- Tarmo Leinatamm
- Running order
- 11th of 23
- Age on the night
- 46
- Won that year
- Ireland: Eimear Quinn, “The Voice”
The story of Eurovision 1996: Germany misses the cut, and Holland becomes Poland
Away from Eurovision
Awards
- Order of the White Star, 4th Class
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