Željko Joksimović

Željko Joksimović, born on April 20, 1972, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, is a Serbian singer-songwriter and composer known for blending traditional Balkan music with pop and folk influences. He rose to prominence with his debut album Amajlija and the hit single "7 godina" / "Telo vreteno", which gained popularity throughout the former Yugoslavia. Joksimović achieved international recognition when he represented Serbia and Montenegro at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest with "Lane moje", finishing second. He returned to Eurovision in 2012 with "Nije ljubav stvar", earning third place for Serbia. His notable releases include 111 (2002) and Ljubavi (2009), and he served as a judge on X Factor Adria from 2013 to 2015.