  BBC: Armenia's viral TikTok Eurovision entry charts July 30, 2022 - 15:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Eurovision entry for 2022 has charted in the UK at 26 - more than two months after the song contest. Rosa Linn's "Snap" has been used on more than 360,000 TikTok clips, with some having millions of likes, the BBC reports. It's not those numbers that count towards the chart, though - but users are going on to streaming platforms - which do contribute to the figures. "Everything is going crazy and it's a dream come true," the 22-year-old told BBC News. It's the second-highest charting song from this year's competition, behind the United Kingdom's Sam Ryder, who got to number two back in May. "You never know what will go viral on TikTok," Rosa Linn said. "I saw a video of a guy who proposed to his girlfriend and it was amazing. It's one of the most important things in their lives with my song and it touches my heart very, very strongly." Different versions of the song have increased its global popularity. "Once we hit the one million streams a day I was like 'Oh My God'," Linn said. "I'm checking my numbers on Spotify every day and I see them grow and I just can't believe it. "I'm from Vanadzor, in Armenia, which you probably don't know where it is in the world, and I'm so, so happy. As a child I'd dream about this." The song is charting in Latin America and the US, as well as in countries in Africa. "There was a chance it would chart in Europe but to cross over there is great," Linn says. At the grand final in Turin, in May, Snap finished in 20th position out of 25 - receiving no points from the UK in either the public or jury votes. "That was my first time on a big stage but it felt so right. It felt like home," Linn explained. The United Kingdom will host Eurovision - the world's largest live music event - in 2023, as organisers ruled that Ukraine could not - despite Kalush Orchestra's win - because of the war with Russia. Rosa Linn said she would "love to" represent Armenia next year. "I really loved everything at Eurovision. I loved it before as a fan, but when you experience it, it's magical."   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
