In 2015 , she started posting covers on YouTube which got her attention and a record deal with a Romanian label . Peony premiered " Sub aripa ta " later that year with Vescan , which was playlisted by native radio and television stations . She would eventually embark on her first tour with Vescan in 2016 . The singer changed her stage name to Ester Peony and independently distributed her debut extended play ( EP ) '' Dig It '' in May 2018 , on which she acted as one of the main composers . In February 2019 , the Romanian Television ( TVR ) announced her as the Romanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv , Israel after winning the selection show '' Selecția Națională '' with her song " On a Sunday " , to mixed reactions from the public . 2019 was TVR 's first year to significantly invest in a performance ; the costs for the use of graphics and special effects during Peony 's performance amounted to 100,000 euros . Romania failed to qualify for the Eurovision Grand Final as their second and consecutive non-qualification , placing 13th with 71 points . Peony had signed a record deal with Cat Music , and is currently working on her debut studio album set to be released later in 2019
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Ester Peony