Italy

Italy debuted in the first edition of The Song. The Italian broadcaster, ERT, has been in charge for the country's participation since the first edition. The broadcaster started hosting La Canzone in every edition since the first.

In the very first edition Ireland announced the 3 countries that would be the first ever autoqualifiers. One of them was Italy.

The Song Second Chance
The contest takes place during the contest, usually during the first semi-final of the respective edition. It is not an televised event, but only through YouTube. Italy debuted in the first edition.