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Thomas Forstner

Thomas Forstner (born 3 December 1969) is an Austrian singer who has represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. In 1989 he performed "Nur ein Lied" ("Only A Song") in Lausanne, giving Austria the fifth place — their highest position since their last win in 1966 and until Austria's win in 2014. Forstner was selected to represent Austria again in Rome in 1991.

Thomas Forstner

Thomas Forstner, participant of the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 and the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, with The Bad Powells, concert at Eurovision Village on Rathausplatz, a public event location of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria.

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Name
Thomas Forstner
Born
3 December 1969
Birthplace
Deutsch-Wagram, Austria
Occupation
* Singer
Spouse
Bianca Rosenberg
Nationality
Austria
Fields
schlager music
Languages
German

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