Johnny Logan has been confirmed as the Irish act who will commemorate 60 years of the Eurovision by taking part in Eurovision’s Greatest Hits.
The one-off special is due to air during Easter weekend and will be hosted by TV legend Graham Norton with Johnny due to perform a medley of the songs that made him a star, What’s Another Year and Hold Me Now.
The 60-year-old is known as Mr Eurovision after being the only person to win the competition three times – twice as a performer in 1980 and 1987 and once as a songwriter in 1992.
Johnny previously revealed he would never represent Ireland again in the famous contest, despite RTE offering him the gig back in 2009.
However, the Australian born star did perform at the contest last year in Copenhagen, however the gig was only broadcast on Danish TV.
Goss.ie recently chatted to fellow Eurovision veteran Linda Martin who revealed she thinks Ireland needs to go back to the ballads if we ever have a chance of winning the song contest ever again.
60th anniversary: The one-off Eurovision special will air over Easter weekend
Eurovision’s Greatest Hits will take place at London Apollo Theatre and will feature performances by some of Eurovision’s best known performers including last years winner Conchita Wurst.
Host Graham Norton said: “I love Eurovision and am honoured to be co-hosting this special show. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate 60 years of the greatest song contest in the world!”
