She wouldn't be a Eurovision rookie either - after she performed backing vocals for Brian Kennedy in Athens in 2006. Her solo style is a lot more country-infused and ballad-focused than the pop of the Saturdays, but as Ryan showed this year this ballad is back for Ireland at Eurovision. It's said the risk of failure puts a lot of established international acts off Eurovision - but surely nothing could hamper Niall's already successful solo career. Nathan CarterCould the young king of Irish country become king of Europe? Carter's musical style of singalong country pop would go down very well in the contest, and his boyband looks will surely win him a few admirers.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2018 09:07 UTC