eurovision 2001

Nuša Derenda

Nuša Derenda represented Slovenia at Eurovision 2001 in Copenhagen with “Energy”, finishing 7th of 23.

who: Slovenian singer
born: 30 March 1969, Brežice
contest: 2001
best result: 7th, 2001
music: pop
plays: accordion
active: since 1980
sang for: Slovenia

Biography

Nuša Derenda is a Slovenian singer. “Energy” finished seventh in Copenhagen in 2001, level with the best result Slovenia has had at the contest.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Nuša Derenda”.

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At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

2001 Copenhagen

Slovenia

“Energy”

7th of 23 Finished 7th of 23, with 70 points.

Sung in

English

Written by

Lucienne Lončina, Matjaž Vlašič

Running order

17th of 23

Age on the night

32

Won that year

Estonia: Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL, “Everybody”

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The story of Eurovision 2001: A football stadium, a rude commentator and the first winner from the East

Away from Eurovision

Awards

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