eurovision 2001
Michelle Courtens
Michelle Courtens, billed as Michelle, represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 2001 in Copenhagen with “Out on My Own”, finishing 18th of 23.
- who
- Dutch singer
- born
- 3 August 1981, Venray, Netherlands
- billed as
- Michelle
- contest
- 2001
- best result
- 18th, 2001
- plays
- cello
- studied at
- Conservatorium van Amsterdam
- sang for
- Netherlands
Biography
Michelle Courtens is a Dutch singer and cellist, best known for the 2001 contest. Billed as Michelle, the singer finished joint 18th in Copenhagen with “Out on My Own”.
Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Michelle Courtens”.
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