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Gjon’s Tears in concert, BCF Arena Fribourg on 11.06.22, photo by christophermag.com-

Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Gjon’s Tears

Gjon’s Tears is a Swiss Songwriter and Singer. He participated in the Eurovision Song Contest and finished in third place with 432 points, the best place for Switzerland since 1993.

In 2021, he gave an interview for Vanity Teen magazine, talking about his success, the origin of his stage name, and his results in the Eurovision Song Contest.

In this article, you will get to learn more about Gjon鈥檚 Tears in these top 10 fascinating facts.

1. Gjon鈥檚 Tears is From a Diverse Background

Gjon鈥檚 Tears was born on June 29, 1998, in Broc, Fribourg, Switzerland, to a Kosovo Albanian father from Gjinoc, part of Suhareke municipality in Kosovo. His mother is Albanian from Tirana, Albania.

He acquired his stage name after moving his grandfather to tears while performing Elvis Presley鈥檚 鈥淐an鈥檛 Help Falling In Love.鈥� Having been brought up in diverse backgrounds, Gjon is open-minded about people鈥檚 backgrounds.

During an interview with Wiwibloggs, he stated, 鈥淔or me, origin is not so important. If it鈥檚 important for you, then that鈥檚 super. But for me, it doesn鈥檛 define someone.鈥� He added that his Eurovision song is for those who struggle with identity.

2. Gjon’s Tears Actual Name is Gjon Muharremaj

Gjon’s Tears in concert, BCF Arena Fribourg on 11.06.22, photo by christophermag.com-

He was born Gjon Muharremaj, and he performs under the moniker Gjon’s Tears; his tears are metaphorical. Gjon’s name refers to a formative experience from his childhood.

At the age of nine years, he performed Presley鈥檚 鈥淐an鈥檛 Help Falling In Love.鈥� For his grandfather and moved the man into tears. That gave him the inspiration for his future stage name.

He once stated, 鈥渨hether it’s joy, sadness, or melancholy, I want to touch people with my music in every possible way.鈥�

3. Gjon’s Competed in the Albanians Got Talent Show

At the age of 12, Gjon’s competed in the first season of the talent show Albanians Got Talent in 2011; the show was primarily catered to Albanians from Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia. Apparently, his grandfather (the one he moved to tears) signed him up for the show.

Gjon’s finished third, impressing both the judges (Altin Basha, Armend Rexhepagiqi and Rovena Dilo) and views with his ability to tackle sophisticated French chansons. This win made him gain popularity.

4. Gjon’s Competed in Switzerland Got Talent

In 2012, one year after his first Got Talent stint which he made up to the finals, Gjon’s tried out for the Swiss Version. Got Talent is a British talent show TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell鈥檚 SYCOtv company.

Gjon’s audition with Eurovision 1988 singer Lara Fabian鈥檚 鈥淛e T鈥檃ime鈥� awakened the audience. Gjon reached the semi-finals of Die grossten Schweizer Talente (Swiss Version of Got Talent).

His performances throughout the show won the ears of the judges, audience, and viewers. All of these continued to create a path to his music career.

5. Gjon’s Reached Semi-Finals on The Voice France

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After being away for some time, Gjon’s returned to the world of the talent show in 2019. He auditioned for the eighth season of the French singing competition The Voice: la plus belle voix.

Gjon’s blind audition with Christine and the Queens鈥檚 鈥淐hristine (Titled)鈥� convinced all four coaches to turn. He then joined the Mika team (Michael Holbrook Pennimah Jr., a Lebanese-born British singer and songwriter).

His performance was good, and he managed to reach the semifinals. In the semi-finals, he performed Mika’s song 鈥淩elax, Take It Easy鈥� and David Bowie’s 鈥淟ife on Mars.鈥�

6. Gjon’s Has Been Eurovision Fan from a Young Age

When he was 12 or 13 years old, Gjon’s discovered the Eurovision Song Contest. He was fascinated by the fact that singer ABBA AND Celine Dion came from Eurovision, and since then, he has had a dream to participate in it.

Gjon’s was invited by the Albanian broadcaster RTSH to enter Fik 58, the Albanian selection for Eurovision 2020. He accepted the invitation but heard all places had been filled but didn鈥檛 give up.

Afterwards, he sent 鈥淩epondez-moi鈥� to the Swiss broadcaster SRF. The panel chose him to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision 2020 song contest.

7. Gjon’s Was One of the Contestants in the Eurovision Song Contest

In March 2020, he was announced by the Swiss national broadcaster, Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), as the country鈥檚 representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song 鈥淩epondez-moi.鈥�

The contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. However, the broadcaster eventually announced that he would represent the country at Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with a new song.

Gjon’s 2021 entry 鈥淭out I鈥檜nivers鈥� was released on March 10, 2021; he was first in his semifinals during the contest. In the finals, he won the jury vote but came sixth in the televote.

As a result, he was placed third overall, behind France and the winners Italy. Gjon’s was third with 432 points, the best placing for Switzerland since 1993.

8. Gjon’s Went to Number One in Albania

Gjon’s Tears in concert, BCF Arena Fribourg on 11.06.22, photo by christophermag.com-

Gjon’s might be relatively fresh on the music scene, but he has a strong track record. His debut single 鈥淏abi,鈥� which explores his relationship with his father, went to number one on Albania鈥檚 鈥淭he Top List鈥� chart in February 2019 and garnered over 0ne million views on YouTube.

He got the opportunity to perform the song on the country鈥檚 version of The Voice Kids鈥� Gjon’s also released the English language 鈥淏ack In Light.鈥�

9. Gjon’s Has Won Awards

In 2021, along with the song producers of 鈥淭out I鈥檜nivers,鈥� won the Composer Award in the edition of the Marcel Bezencom Awards. A panel of participating composers voted it in the 2021 Eurovision song contest.

Additionally, in 2021, during MTV Europe Music Awards, he won the Best Swiss Act for the work 鈥淗imself.鈥�

10. He Contested in The Voice All Stars France in 2021

In late 2021, Gjon’s participated again in The Voice All Stars France. During the Blind Audition, he sang 鈥淐orps by Yseult and joined team Zazie (a French singer, songwriter, and former fashion model).

In the Cross-Battle, he performed Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat and then proceeded to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, he performed 鈥淪ur un prelude de Bach鈥� by Maurane. Sadly, Gjon’s was eliminated and dint proceeds to the finals.