Delta Goodrem Heads to Eurovision

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Adelaide News today. Delta Goodroom is heading to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest to represent Australia. The 41-year-old singer will perform her new single eclipse at the event in Vienna, Austria, in May. This comes as Australian broadcaster. SBS picks her for their 11th entry since Australia first joined in 2015. SBS wanted a big name for the milestone anniversary and Goodroom fits the bill perfectly. She's a pop icon with a three-decade career, including Australia's biggest selling album of the 2000s from Innocent Eyes at just 16 years. Old, that record launched five number one singles and millions of global sales. Fans and insiders have buzzed about Goodroom for Eurovision for years. She even hinted during a London tour last year that she'd jump at the right chance. Now, she's over the moon, calling it an honor to unite people through music on the iconic stage. SBS Entertainment Head Emily Griggs prays Goodroom's powerful yet intimate voice

1:05that draws crowds in. Australia's creative director for the event called her a once-in-a-generation talent with elegant songwriting in unmatched vocals. Goodroom takes the stage in the second half of the second semi-final on Thursday, May 14 at the Weiner Stato. She says she cannot wait to arrive in Vienna and make Australia proud to a global audience of over 160 million viewers. Deanne is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.