Alis (singer)
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Alis Kallaçi (born 29 June 2002),[3][4] known mononymously as Alis, is an Albanian singer and songwriter. He won the fifth season of the Albanian television music competition X Factor. He represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Nân".
Biography
Alis Kallaçi was born and raised in Shkodër.[1][5] He completed his piano diploma at the Prenk Jakova Art School.[6] He is currently studying music pedagogy.[7]
In April 2024, Kallaçi won the fifth season of X Factor as part of team Arilena Ara.[5] In November 2024, he was selected to compete in the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës with the song "Mjegull";[8] he placed third in the final on 22 December 2024.[9]
In October 2025, Kallaçi was selected to compete in the 64th edition of Festivali i Këngës with the song "Nân";[10][11] he won the final on 20 December 2025, which enabled him to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.[12] He qualified for the final in which he placed 13th with 145 points.[13]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album or EP | |
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| GRE Intl. [14] | ||||
| "Se të dua" (with Arilena Ara) |
2024 | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Mjegull" | — | |||
| "S'ta kam than" | 2025 | — | ||
| "Nân" | 71 | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
References
- ^ a b Pupa, Artan (21 December 2025). "Alis wins RTSH's Fest 64, "Nân" to represent Albania at Eurovision 2026". RTSH. Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Alis, talenti i ri që i bashkohet Top Awards..." [Alis, the new talent joining Top Awards...] (in Albanian). Top Channel. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Lavi, Anni (20 April 2026). "What year were the class of 2026 born in?". YouTube (Stated at 0:16). Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ^ Zeißler, Nico (22 December 2025). "Fünf von neun Strophen identisch: ER vertritt sein Heimatland beim ESC 2026" [Five out of nine verses are identical: He will represent his home country at the Eurovision 2026]. Tag24 (in German). Retrieved 23 December 2025.
Albanien schickt seinen Künstler Alis (22) nach Wien.
[Albania is sending its artist Alis (22) to Vienna.] - ^ a b "Shkodra fidanishte e pashterrshme talentesh, Alis Kallaçi fiton "X-Factor Albania 5"" [Shkodra, an inexhaustible hotbed of talent, Alis Kallaçi wins “X-Factor Albania 5”]. Shkodra Web. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Gjyrezi, Qamil (23 December 2025). "Urime Alis, ish-pianist në shkollën artistike 'Prenk Jakova', Fitues në Eurovizion 2026!?" [Congratulations to Alis, former pianist at the 'Prenk Jakova' art school, winner of Eurovision 2026!?]. Gazeta Sot (in Albanian). Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Qefalia, Marseda (11 January 2026). "Alis, fituesi i Festivalit të këngës: Eurovizioni, ëndrra e bërë realitet" [Alis, the winner of the Song Festival: Eurovision, a dream come true] (in Albanian). Albanian Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (15 November 2024). "Albania: Full Line-Up of Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Titles Released". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike win 'Festivali i Këngës' and will represent Albania at Eurovision". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Godolja, Besmir (13 October 2025). "Kjo është LISTA e konkurrentëve për Fest 64! Surpriza mes emrave të njohur dhe të rinj" [This is the LIST of competitors for Fest 64! Surprises among well-known and new names] (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (28 October 2025). "Albania: Festivali i Këngës 64 Song Details Reveal Complete". Eurovoix. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Farren, Neil (20 December 2025). "Albania: Alis to Eurovision 2026". Eurovoix. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Eurovision 2026 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovisionworld. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 20/2026" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
External links
- Media related to Alis at Wikimedia Commons