It's not just any old talent show, it's an institution -- an annual event that attracts an estimated global audience of 125 million.
While several European countries have long had their own versions of "American Idol," the longest running televised pop music competition where fans choose their favorite songs and singers is Europe's Eurovision Song Contest, now in its 56th year.
Azerbaijan took top prize in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, snagging the country's first-ever win.
While America gets ready for the finale of "American Idol" and tunes into hot new shows such as NBC's "The Voice," Europe is busy watching the continent's annual vocal competition that many say gave rise to the entire phenomena of televised singing throw-downs: Eurovision.
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