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Ott Lepland | |
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 Ott Lepland in 2020. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1987-05-17)17 May 1987 (age 38) |
| Origin | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Genres | Pop,Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano,keyboards |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Crunch Industry |
| Website | www.facebook.com/ottlepland |
Ott Lepland (born 17 May 1987) is anEstonian singer. He first received national mainstream attention in 2009, after winning thethird season ofEesti otsib superstaari. Lepland representedEstonia in theEurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan with the song "Kuula" placing 6th in the final.[1]
Lepland has been singing since he was a child. He released four albums with children songs in 1995 and 1996. At the moment Lepland is studying at Georg Ots' Tallinn Music School pop and jazz singing. He has also studied piano for ten years.[2]
Ott has performed in several plays, including the role ofTroy Bolton in Estonian State Puppet & Youth Theatre's musical, the Estonian version ofHigh School Musical.[citation needed]
In 2010, Lepland released his self-titled first album after winning the Estonian version of Pop Idol. The self-titled album consists of 12 songs, including singles "Otsides ma pean su jälle leidma", "Süte peal sulanud jää", etc.[citation needed]
In December 2010, a fan book of Lepland was released, it is titled"Lubage mul olla. Ott Lepland." (Let me be. Ott Lepland) with subtitle"8 kuud superstaarina" (8 months as a superstar).[citation needed]
In 2011, Ott participated in anotherTV3 TV showLaulupealinn (Capital of songs/singing), where Ott represented Estonian townKärdla. Every week, Lepland had to perform with partners fromKärdla orHiiu County, including his grandmother, nephew, and a local mixed choir. Lepland won the show and Kärdla has now the title ofSinging Capital of Estonia.[citation needed]
| Week | Title | Original artist | Result |
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| Semi-final: Boys Round 1 | "Permanent" | David Cook | Safe |
| Semi-final: Boys Round 2 | "All by Myself" | Eric Carmen | Safe |
| Top 10(Week 1) | "Everybody Hurts" | R.E.M. | Safe |
| Top 10(Week 2) | "Eestlane olen ja eestlaseks jään" | Ivo Linna | Safe |
| Top 8 | "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" | Aerosmith | Safe |
| Top 7 | "You Can Leave Your Hat On" | Randy Newman | Safe |
| Top 6 | "Hüvasti, kollane koer" | Urmas Alender | Safe |
| Top 5 | "Angel" | Sarah McLachlan | Safe |
| "What's My Name?" | Snoop Dogg | ||
| Top 4 | "Kohtumistund" | Ivo Linna | Safe |
| "Light On" | David Cook | ||
| Top 3 | "One Vision" | Queen | Safe |
| "Rändajad" duet withSandra Nurmsalu | Urban Symphony | ||
| Superfinal | "The Little Drummer Boy" | Victory | |
| "Kohtumistund" | Ivo Linna | ||
| "I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen" | Robbie Williams |
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Winner ofEesti otsib superstaari 2009 | Succeeded by |
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