Dami is Australian with Korean heritage. She was the music teacher at our local school in Logan, Queensland. She won X factor, which meant we lost a great music teacher but gained another australian singing icon. She entered eurovision with this song and miraculously came 2nd overall. She won the judges voting, but when they added in the peoples votes she just missed out. She is brilliant.

She's originally from Sth Korea and is now Australian. Her name is pronounced Dar-me and Im ryhmes with In. She was rejected from the original stages of X Factor Australia and was brought back when someone pulled out and she ended up winning it! She's amazing.

The live version of this is so much better- you’ll be blown away!

You need to check out her performance on Eurovision singing this. It’s much better live. She also had some excellent X-Factor performances such as Purple Rain and One. 👍👍

Dami moved to Australia when she was 9, with her family. She is amazing. She won the fifth season of the X Factor Australia. She sang this song at the Eurovision song contest in 2016, where she came 2nd. I'm glad someone suggested you listen to her.

Definitely watch her eurovision performance, it is incredible, also her performance of Purple Rain.

Y’all need to watch Dami’s performance of this song on Eurovision. Her vocals with her range will blow you away.

I have been waiting for you to react to Dami, she’s amazing and her personality is so endearing, she’s very modest and sweet! Her cover of Purple Rain ☔️ is freaking amazing

We watched Dami grow with confidence on X factor to take the win. She has the sweetest, humbled nature.

Proud member of the Dami Army! Her cover of previous Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst's 'Rise like a Phoenix' is amazing...... just her and her keyboard.... ♡

her audition for x-factor is awesome, so shy, then belts out a killer.

This was Australia's entrant at the Eurovision contest. Believe Dami came in 2nd. People think it was political that she didn't win as we aren't part of the Euro continent...

She is an amazing singer. I was hooked when I first watched her on X-factor and won it. Gladiator is a really awesome song. But than again, she has so many good songs. She just came out wth a new album. Loved it. Her live performance of Sound of Silence at Eurovision final was magical. A must watch.

If you can get access to the live version from the final at Eurovision, I would recommend listening to that, as Dami saved her best vocal for the live final. The vocal after the bridge in the live version is amazing 👏

Dami Im won X Factor Australia in 2013. She was classically trained and very shy. We all became fans in the Dami Army. If you want to do yourself a favour watch her sing Purple Rain in X Factor when she ends up soaked. Still sends tingles down my spine. )I know because I just went and watched it again)

Oh yay I love her, she was amazing on xfactor she hardly knew any of the songs she sang before she preformed them and nailed them everytime

When you hear her live her voice penetrates you. Goosebumps

She’s amazing. There’s a touch of shyness in her personality which is very endearing with her talent. She also has a kookiness in dress. She’s just a God-given talent & cute with a touch of Bjork. Incredible musician & songwriter. She came 2nd at Eurovision.

I was wondering how long it would be 'til you found Dami Im. Amazing singer ... Tick Stunning performer ... Tick Wonderful instrumentalist ... Tick. Dami is a local girl from where I live and as a community, we couldn't be prouder of her. Dami is a great musician/singer/performer. However, what we are most proud of is that she is one of the most caring, most engaging and most humble people in Australia. Dami and her family are perfect examples of the overall success of Australia's multicultural acceptance. Dami sits in the pool of a diverse group of elite Australian performers from various cultural backgrounds; including John Farnham (English), Jimmy Barnes (Scottish), AC/DC (British/Australian), The Finn Brothers (New Zealand), Jessica Mauboy (First Nations') and Colin Hay (Scottish), just to name a few. I hope you continue to enjoy Dami's talents.

She came from South Korea to Australia and attended Australian X-factor. She actually won it. It was an interesting season because she learnt so much from it. On the low side it was her middle finger to the music industry in South Korea that somewhat believes in an unhealthy image for its singers, some plastic surgery involved. In Australia she could be herself and not be told what to do and how she had to look.

Love Dami ...Would you believe her 'live' performance on Eurovision Contest was even better...she looks stunning too. Check it out just to see her sing this live.

Dami Im can sing anything. Dami rhymes with Army and Im rhymes with him

Dami is Brilliant. Spectacular voice and wonderful Pianist and Songwriter. Dami is the full package. { Like Dimash! You think she's reached a pinnacle and then she leaps over it and stuns us again.} So creative. Dami is a world class performer.

I'm so glad you've found Dami Im. She's an amazing singer and just a lovely person. You have to do her audition for X-Factor. SHe went in and the judges asked her "So what do you have for us today?" and she answered "Awesome singing!". And all the judges looked like they didn't believe her and just thought yeah yeah, let's see. Then she belts out Mariah Carey Hero!!!. The looks on the judges faces is priceless!!! 🤣 This is her reacting to her audition. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aKhhhZV4tK3adGw.html

This came in second place at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. The live version is very different and literally jaws dropped when she sang it live.Literally Australia nearly won the whole competition on the judges vote that year but were beaten out by Ukraine in the televote. The scores are worked out on judges scoring from every country who entered that year and then a score is worked out based on the number of telephone votes the song gets .

Dami Im is a South Korean who moved to Australia and won our hearts with her incredible voice. She won X Factor in Australia and came 2nd in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. Plus if you haven't already you need to react to some Eurovision content. Best to watch one that explains what it is first though, which surprises me how a lot of people haven't heard of it since it's been around since 1956.

Dami Im is amazing! She did us in Australia proud and is a great singer :)

Yes to all the comments and you should hear her sing purple rain on the x factor! Omg

She won the X Factor here in Australia a few years back. She also does a sick cover of “hold me in your arms” with Guy Sebastian. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7WXd9aYuZbUnpc.html

Dami is the highest caliber of Musician-Vocalist you’ll ever come across- She’s an Aust-Korean living in Brisbane- Recipient of Music scholarships all her schooling life, National & State Winner/Runner Up in Piano competitions, attended one of Australia’s leading Arts/Music schools, Bachelor of Music -Majored in Piano -Passed with Distinctions , recipient of the Deans award 3 X consecutive years for Excellence, studied Modern Contemporary Vocals (Masters) , worked as private Music Teacher combining with gigs at Brisbane Jazz club & Asian restaurant & private functions including Charities. Won Xfactor Australia (2013) smashing record Broadcasting viewerships with standing ovations for each performance, represented Australia in Eurovision (2016) with record jury votes (votes by professionals in Music industry) & was robbed as runner-up. There’s no Artist who matches Dami’s versatility, she can sing any genre & when combined with her Musicianship prowess (multi-instrumental playing, composition, writing) it’s Musical heaven and what makes her super special is her ability to perform “Live” indoor or outdoors she’s arguably the greatest of all “Live” performers, big occasions only enhance her performances- Her vocals penetrate into the listeners soul- “goosebumps “ “spine tingling” “hair raising “ “jaw-dropping” are what you experience listening to Dami “Live” whilst many have commented about Dami’s vocals as “soothing”& “ healing” during their health challenges! Her ability to mix the most angelic tones with powerful notes, extensions & vocal Artistry is what sets Dami apart- effortlessly & smoothly there’s never a dull “note” - from the very first note to her final note she gives the song the exact ingredients it needs & if required she can go “6-7” Octaves (Purple Rain) exp - making her one of the most powerful singers in the Industry- her unique gift, talent, skill is applied to any genre- take a listen to her Ballads, Jazz, Pop, classical, disco, even soft Rock (Xfactor) she can do it all - Dami is better than World Class in fact she’s in a complete class & league of her own!

I do love her voice, when you hear her talk in interviews you would never imagine such a voice could come from the same person.

I’m so happy someone recommended this to you and that you like it. She is honestly so good and this song is amazing!

Eurovision started in 1956. Australia started broadcasting it in 1983, so we’ve been watching it for a very long time. You can get to see some very interesting acts during Eurovision!

Dami is amazing! Her X Factor audition (Mariah Carey’s Hero) still blows me away & her version of U2’s One still brings tears to my eyes.

I think you just joined the Dami Army! Happy New Year, and so pleased to see you have finally discovered another of our wonderful talented national treasures, and hey, just about everybody in Australia comes from somewhere else originalyy, or not too far back, so yep, she's ours :). Dami is a classically trained pianist, plays violin, has a Bachelor of Music, in those instruments, and a Masters Degree in Music Studies in contemporary voice. Dami's mother is a Korean trained Opera singer, and they do duets together. Dami's stand out performance of Sound of Silence is in the final of Eurovision. Brilliant video too.

She was just on the carols by candlelight on Aussie TV she hit a high note on live TV blew everyone away …bloody amazing Eurovision is all the European country’s singing against each other …Australia got invited to join

In 2017 Dami was one of a number of football tipsters in a newspaper. The Richmond tigers were total underdogs with the Adelaide Crows picked by everyone to win easily. In an upset the Tigers doubled the the Crows score. She as the only one to get it right. Great singer and a person with an insight into sport

You should definitely watch her live performance of this song at Eurovision, although I believe that all of the live performance videos for that year are blocked in North America due to copyright, but the rest of the world can watch them - just search for Dami Im Eurovision to find both of her performances for the Semi Final and the Grand Final, they are totally amazing! Dami won the semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016 and came second in the Grand Final, so she almost won the contest in that year for Australia against 41 o there countries, and this contest is watched by around 200 Million viewers each year.

Love what you do TSR and thank you for reminding me what awesome talent we have in this country ! Not only did Dami win X-Factor Australia in 2013, she also came 2nd in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with "The Sound Of Silence". To fully appreciate her talent, you really need to watch her live performance of this song here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9-debtqlq7bfWQ.html

DAMIIIII!!!! Australia is a hotchpotch of great talent. They may have originally been born elsewhere in the world but they have called Australia home and we claim them forevermore!

If you really want to see the power of her voice you should watch her live performance of this song during the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. It was flawless..she should have won.

Dami has a superb voice. She’s also a wonderful pianist.

Def should watch the actual Eurovision Grand Final performance - she took it up to another level there and hit incredible notes :) and it's also worth your time watching her journey through x-factor Australia - especially her 'Purple Rain' which was nothing short of amazing !

She is so talented. You should listen to her cover of purple rain by prince. It is phenomenal

If you want the payoff you were looking for at the end of the bridge, watch the live version of Dami singing the song at the Eurovision Grand Final. Blows the roof off.

Dami Im was born in South Korea and her family moved to Australia when she was 11 years old. She competed in the X Factor competition in 2013 and won.

Thanks for reacting to my request Dominic, as good as the studio recorded version is, Dami levelled up when she sang it live for the finals of Eurovision and that last note she hits… well you really need to hear it for yourself 🙂. She should have won that year. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Live version at Eurovision will give you goosebumps!!

You should check out 'Dami Im and Guy Sebastian - Don't Dream It's Over- Australia Day Concert 2018'. I know you love that song. This is another excellent take on the original.

Pronounced as Darmi Im (in) ,great singer with such a very beautiful singing voice 😍

Yes… finally! We the Dami Army are here for this 🎤🎵🎵🎶👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

You really don't know what Eurovision is? 😮🤯 A music competition. Every country (Europe & Australia) submits one act, which performs live, then viewers can vote for any country except their own. It is the competition that propelled ABBA to global fame.

Dami's Mum is a trained opera singer and they have done duos on various TV shows. 🥰

Lady can sing . Love her . She represent the 21st century Australia .

Johnny Manuel - Home and my all p&ty for Christmas. Merry Christmas, all the best to you and yours!!

Dami Im is also a gospel artist. She sang at Hillsong once. God gifted 🙏🙌

Dami im her live performance of this song in eurovision is amazing. She is an amazing powerhouse and we love her. Merry Christmas too hope you yad a good one :)

Check out Carise Eden. Was the winner of the first series of The Voice Australia in 2012. Janis Joplin voice but very softly spoken.

I still remember her first audition. She was so amazing

You absolutely must watch her live performance of this song on Eurovision - even better ! Should have won, but she came 3rd.

Her followers are called the Dami Army, as in rhyming. She started in an Australian talent show, where she was so sweet and shy, she’s grown just a little 😊💜

Dami's mum is also an opera singer... they have done a couple of performances together... it's true that the apple sometimes doesn't fall far from the tree...

From Wikipedia: The Eurovision Song Contest, sometimes abbreviated to ESC and often known simply as Eurovision, is an international songwriting competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine a winner. Based on the Sanremo Music Festival held in Italy since 1951, Eurovision has been held annually (apart from 2020) since 1956, making it the longest-running annual international televised music competition and one of the world's longest-running television programmes.

Dami Im (pronounced like “him”, but without the letter H) is a much adored singer here in Australia & she won X Factor here in 2013. Her family base, known as the “Dami Army” absolutely adore her & we heard just recently that she’s pregnant with her 1st child. Born in South Korea but moved to Australia when she was very little. She was straight out ROBBED of the Eurovision title 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫. FYI… To get her name right, try it like this… “Dahmee Im” (again - Pronounced like “him” but without the letter H ✌️😄 Happy New Year mate & all the best for 2022 🇦🇺✌️🥳🇦🇺

You'll have to watch the Eurovision performance in your own time. Spine tingling stuff.

You might like Eurovision each year. Here is Dami’s Eurovision performance… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9-debtqlq7bfWQ.html Guy Sebastian also represented Australia at Eurovision.

Dami has a beautiful and powerful voice. She didn't win the ESC, but was top 5 I think..she should have won tho imo!

I’d love to have seen you react to her live performance of this from Eurovision contest but there’s probably certain copyright restrictions sadly - she sounded great there. Guy Sebastian performed there too and his song was fantastic! You should check that out too 😁

Dami is South Korean-Australian. . We love her! Eurovision is a pop song contest that is watched by millions around the world. Although Australia isn't part of Europe, we were allowed to enter cos we have a hugely ethnically diverse population & Eurovision is a huge ratings winner on SBS each year.

I feel it is one of the best songs ever written. This was a Platinum single for Dami im. Dami was discovered on the song contest thr Xfactor in 2013. Dami is a Korean born singer that came to Australia as a 9 year old. Dami started of not singing but asa Orchestral Pianist and moved into singing when a teenager. Dami won Xfactor after originally being not chosen but was brought back when a contestant decide not to attend. Dami was a very shy person during the trials but came alive during the actual programming and took everyone by surprise. Xfactor 2013 was the most watch year becauase of Dami im. SOS was chosen by Dami to represent Australia at the Eurovision song contest and came 2nd with this song against 40 other countries. Everyone said she was robbed of the crown because Ukraine hada political song which is not alllowed at this contest. Since coming back Dami has grown into a very popular artist in some areas of the Industry mainly television and Touring but her Music like most OZ artists struggles to sell. Dami is now pregnant with her first child in May 2022.

The Live finals version at Eurovision Amazing ✨ I keep going back to watch it for inspiration. Not that I'm a singer but her voice takes me to a happy place🙏🏾💜

Welcome to the Dami Army mate. You should check out her singing of Purple Rain, or her Endless Love duet with Stan Walker, or her X-Factor audition of Hero by Mariah Carey, you won't be disappointed. Amazingly talented musician.

So many great Aussie artists to discover 😆🥰

You need to see her sing it live at Eurovision

I saw her live in the Eurovision Song Contest performing this song... And she's really this great live as well! Even better, almost.👌😍

Dani I'm is a wonderful singer.

Danni Minogue mentored Dami Im and took her to Eurovision from X Factor - restyled, reimagined and had the years of experience in the music industry to do it - Congrats to Danni!

You should search Marcia Hines, she is an American born Australian. She sings R&B, Disco, Pop, Jazz, Gospel & Funk. Her daughter Dani Hines is a really good singer as well.

So glad you have discovered Dami. Agree with everyone else's comments she is amazing and there are many great performances of hers you should watch. Dami just released her latest album in October called My Reality - it is excellent, you should check it out. She has a lot of content from it over on her KZfaq channel including performances from the launch party. You will really enjoy her new single Pray - absolutely beautiful vocals and lyrics. There is an official music video and an acapella performance which she did with with a gospel choir. Hope you will check it out - I assure you it will be one for your play list 😁🤩

Dami is our most successful Eurovision entry!

Should go listen to her song Pray

Eurovision is a competition of singers from various countries.

You HAVE to watch the live performance of this at Eurovision - it's seriously on another level and gives you goosebumps!

Please do the Eurovision reminder and see why she should have won that year.....

Eurovision is the biggest and best songwriting contest in the world, only countries from Europe and now Israel and Australia can enter. Countries choose a representative who must perform an original song written in a time limit (I’m not sure but I think it’s a year prior before the contest) and perform it live to a television audience of millions where the viewers vote for the winner. It is AMAZING! We stay up late here in Australia every year and have parties to watch it and we finally are allowed to perform after decades of watching from the other side of the world! Dami came 2nd!!!!!

Dami was on x factor here in Australia. She has an amazing powerful voice.. love it

This probably should have been a Eurovision original song submission… And it should’ve won!

She did a great version of purple rain when she was in x factor :-)

Someone below commented you should watch her cover Princes Purple Rain. totally agree, Dami Im is incredible.

I agree you need to listen to live eurovision performance it's deadset one of the best vocals of all time

This was a song that Dami Im sang to represent Australia at the 2016 Eurovision in Sweden, where she finished second to the Ukrainian contestant. It is the highest placing Australia has ever finished at Eurovision and it remains the highest score for Australia also. The song peaked at Number 5 on the Australian ARIA charts (Similar to the Billboards Hot 100).

Eurovision is an international song contest held annually since 1956. It comprises European and North African countries. The contest is very popular in Australia and that is probably why the extraordinary step was taken for Australia to enter the competition for the contest's 60'th anniversary competition. It was supposed to be a one-off entry, but the Australian entry was so popular in Europe that Australia has been invited back each year since.

Dami Im is a beautiful woman with a fantastic voice. Watch her performance of Purple Rain on The X Factor Australia. It is Epic.

You should watch the live version performance at Eurovision

I didn’t realise how good this song was

Dami has a fantastic voice. Most people agree she should have won Eurovision that year (she came second). Guy Sebastian competed in it the first year we officially joined in 2015. He came 5th. Isaiah Firebrace has also competed in the contest in 2017. Jessica Mauboy in 2018 and Kate Miller Heidke in 2019.

As an Australian it still rankles me that Dami didn't win Eurovision she was so obviously the best in the competition but European politics and some skullduggery bullshitterey prevented that from happening anyway in my eyes Dami will allways be the winner!!!!🎤🎶🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Funnily enough, in the X-Factor talent show, she had trouble singing Johnny Farnham's songs.

Get your hands on Dami's X-Factor journey vids 👌👌👌😳😳. Sounds of Silence is great on this one you listened to but it is soooo much more next level live at the Eurovision final. Her audition for X-Factor was Mariah Carey's Hero and she did an awesome Purple Rain amongst others in her sets.

Dami Im doing it for Australia. Super talented