ALICJA's Journey from *The Voice* to the Eurovision Grand Stage
ALICJA is a Polish singer and songwriter who rose to fame after winning *The Voice of Poland*. Her style blends R&B and soul with deeply personal lyrics and an emotional delivery. Today, she takes the stage again in the semifinals as one of the standout contestants, according to the official Eurovision website.
ALICJA is one of those artists who very quickly transitioned from a television discovery to a solid place on the Polish music scene. Her vocals are often described as instantly recognizable from the first notes, and her style as a blend of contemporary R&B, soul, and heartfelt, original lyrics. Her journey in music began long before TV projects, but it was her victory on The Voice of Poland that brought her to the attention of a wider audience. Since then, she has gradually developed her own sound, avoiding the constraints of a single genre and focusing instead on emotion and personal stories.
In 2024, ALICJA released her debut album nie wracam, which marked a significant step in her career. The album showcased a more mature sound and introspective themes, while singles like “Spokojnie panowie,” “Za dużo łez,” and “W co ty dziś grasz” established her as an artist who prioritizes honest lyrics and atmosphere.
Her competition experience is also worth noting: in 2020, she had already won the national selection with the song “Empires,” but the chance to perform on the big stage was lost when the contest was canceled due to the pandemic. In 2026, she returned to the national final and won for the second time, effectively opening a new international chapter in her career.
The artist is currently working on her first English-language album, which is set to introduce her to a wider European audience, where she is already positioned as a performer with a strong emotional touch and a distinct artistic style.
Today, ALICJA is performing in the contest’s semifinal. Fifteen contestants are competing on stage, and she is performing as number 14, wrapping up nearly the entire competition block before the show’s final segment.
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