Sasha Song will represent Lithuania in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. While in Lithuania, Sasha Song (Birth name Dmitry Shavrov - Dima Savrovas) has established himself as a young solo artist and at the age of 12 had consequently released a solo album, "Svajoniu Laivas" (The Ship of Dreams). His legendary song "Mamai" (To Mother) which was written for Sasha by very respected Lithuanian musicians Ovidijus Vysniauskas and Gintaras Zdebskis, made him known all around Lithuania and has become one of the most significant and influential songs in Lithuanian music history. In 1995, Sasha received a "Bravo" award for "Metu atradimas" (New-comer of the year). He won numerous international competitions throughout Europe and received a letter of gratitude from the President of the Republic of Lithuania for his achievements for the country. After a period of 8 years in London where he had studied music Sasha has returned home and together with his music partner Hywel Sam received a Grand Prize at the international music contest - "Palanga 2005". His first single in 12 years "Ne Uletaj" Feat. SEL reached No. 1 in the Baltic Russian Radio Top 10 songs list and remained in the Top 5 for 13 weeks and in the top 10 for 14 weeks. In 2008, he was in the top 3 in the National Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Miss Kiss" and was one of the favorites to win to contest. That same year Sasha took part in the "LNK Muzikos Akademija" TV talent show and was also in the top 3. In 2009, Sasha finaly gained public recognition. His song „Pasiklydęs žmogus“ - "Love" was voted as the best song in Lithuania and had consequently received the right to represent his country in the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow.
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