United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 own band in America called California Screaming. The UK was awarded 12 points (the highest possible) a total of 10 times. United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 The United Kingdom's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 was "Love Shine a Light" by Katrina & the Waves. The entry was chosen during the UK selection show, "The Great British Song Contest", hosted by Dale Winton on 9 March, with the results announced six days later. The UK went on to win the song contest which was being held in Dublin, Ireland, with an unprecedented 227 points. The UK
Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Russia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Russian entry was selected internally by the Russian broadcaster Russia-1 (RTR). The Tolmachevy Sisters, winners of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006, represented Russia with the song "Shine", which qualified from the first semi-final and placed 7th in the final, scoring 89 points. The Russian entry for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest was selected through an internal process. On 15 March 2014, RTR announced that The Tolmachevy Sisters, who previously won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006, were selected to represent