Italy

Italy debuted in the first edition of The Song.

History
Italy has one national broadcaster RAI.

Draw history
Italy has so far competed in a total of five shows: one semi-final and four finals. The country has been allocated to perform in the second half for the majority of the contests (two times in the first half, three times in the second half). As of the fourth edition, Italy has never participated in the second semi-final and the pre-qualification round.

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.