16 Facts About Francesco Gabbani

Francesco Gabbani was born on 9 September 1982 and is an Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Francesco Gabbani rose to fame after winning the newcomers' section of the Sanremo Music Festival 2016 with the song "Amen".

Francesco Gabbani represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, where he finished in 6th place.

Francesco Gabbani released his debut singles "Estate" and "Maledetto amore" in 2011.

In 2013, Gabbani released "I dischi non-si suonano" and "Clandestino" as singles from his debut studio album.

Francesco Gabbani released his debut album, Greitist Iz, on 27 May 2014.

Francesco Gabbani was then signed to BMG Rights Management in 2015.

Francesco Gabbani released his second studio album Eternamente ora on 12 February 2016, peaking at number 18 on the Italian Albums Chart.

In 2016, Francesco Gabbani composed the soundtrack of Italian comedy film Poveri ma ricchi, directed by Fausto Brizzi.

Francesco Gabbani returned to the Sanremo Music Festival the following year, winning in the "Big Artists" section with the song "Occidentali's Karma".

Francesco Gabbani held several shows across Italy from 19 June to 9 September 2017.

On 4 May 2019, Francesco Gabbani released "E un'altra cosa", the first single from his fourth studio album, Viceversa.

Francesco Gabbani participated at the Sanremo Music Festival 2020 with the song "Viceversa", where he placed second.

On 3 September 2021, Francesco Gabbani released "La rete", serving as the lead single of his upcoming fifth studio album.

In December 2024, Francesco Gabbani was announced as one of the participants in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025.

Francesco Gabbani placed 8th with the song "Viva la vita".