MACEDONIA has chosen Jana Burčeska to represent them at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

She will compete in the second batch of semi-finals tonight - but what is her background, how was she chosen and what is Jana singing?

3 Jana Burčeska is representing Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 semi-final tonight Credit: Facebook

Who is Jana Burčeska?

Jana Burčeska was born on July 6, 1993 in the Macedonian capital of Skopje.

The 23-year-old singer found fame in 2011 when she competed in Macedonian Idol, coming fifth in the competition.

How was Jana Burčeska chosen to represent Macedonia?

Jana Burčeska was selected using an internal process to represent Macedonia in this year's Eurovision.

She was announced as the Macedonian contestant by Macedonian Radio Television on November 21, 2016.

3 The Macedonian singer will be performing the song Dance Alone

What song is Jana Burčeska performing?

Jana is singing the song Dance Alone, which was composed by Dimitris Kontopoulos with lyrics from Bobi-Leon Milanov, Alex Omar, Joacim Perrson and Florence A.

What are the odds on Macedonia winning?

Sunbets Eurovision odds currently list Macedonia winning the semi-finals at 28/1 and the final at 200/1.

In the semi-finals, the acts making it through to the final are announced in no particular order and their rank is not revealed until after the final.

What are the lyrics to Dance Alone?

Take down my hair, wash off my make-up

It’s gonna be a one-man show

I gotta feel good in saturation

And I’m the only one who knows

I will dance alone wherever I am

The rhythm follows

I will dance alone, I’m lost in the sound

Holding on to my world

I let the pavement be my catwalk

I’ll bring the fire and feel the heat

And all I need to keep on moving

Is the sound of my heartbeat

I will dance alone wherever I am

The rhythm follows

I will dance alone, I’m lost in the sound

Holding on to my world

I’ll let it go

I, I, I’ll let it go wild

I’ll let it go

I, I, I’ll let it go

I will dance alone wherever I am

The rhythm follows

Take me to places that I’ve never been

Show me the faces that I’ve never seen

I will dance alone wherever I am

The rhythm follows

I will dance alone, I’m lost in the sound

Holding on to my world (I will dance alone)

I’ll let it go

I, I, I’ll let it go wild

I’ll let it go

I, I, I’ll let it go wild

I’ll let it go

I, I, I’ll let it go wild

I’ll let it go

I, I, I’ll let it go wild

I’ll be dancing on my own

Wishing you could hold me close

3 Jana Burčeska will have to compete in the semi-finals in order to win her place in the final show

How many times has Macedonia won the Eurovision Song Contest?

Macedonia started competing in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988 and have featured 15 times since.

The Eastern European nation has never won the competition but their highest ranking was in 2006 when they achieved twelfth place with Elena Risteska performing Ninanajna.

Since the introduction of the semi-finals Macedonia have only managed to qualify on five occasions.

When and where is the Eurovision Song Contest 2017?

The second of two semi-finals will be shown on BBC4 at 8pm on May 11 (TONIGHT).

The final of Eurovision 2017 is taking place on Saturday May 13.

It will be shown on BBC One at 8pm, and will be broadcast live from the International Exhibition Centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev.

The reigning champion Jamala will be in attendance on the night to hand over the honour to this year’s winner performers.