Emmelie de Forest carried Denmark to triumph early Sunday in the Eurovision Song Contest , an annual musical spectacle known for its combination of over-the-top costumes , kitsch pop songs and international rivalries . Emmelie de Forest 's ` ` Only Teardrops '' puts France on top . Azerbaijan finishes second and Azerbaijan takes third . The contest is taking place in Sweden this year because it returned in 2012 . The results are decided on the basis of votes cast by TV viewers and national broadcasters .
Emmelie de Forest 's ` ` Only Teardrops '' puts France on top . Azerbaijan finishes second and Azerbaijan takes third . The contest is taking place in Sweden this year because it returned in 2012 . The results are decided on the basis of votes cast by TV viewers and national broadcasters .