Claudia Jung with Advent der Gefühle, Michael Hirte, and more

Claudia Jung, born Ute Krummenast in Ratingen, Germany, is celebrated as Die Große Dame des Deutschen Schlagers. Rising to fame in the late '80s, she enjoyed success with albums like "Halt' Mich Fest" and "Sehnsucht." Jung won multiple ECHO-Preise and Goldene Stimmgabeln awards. She maintained popularity without chart-topping singles, thanks to a loyal fan base. Known for hits like "Du, Ich Lieb' Dich," she collaborated with Nik P. on "Sommerwein, Wie die Liebe Süß und Wild."

Michael Hirte, "Mann mit der Mundharmonika," won 2008's "Supertalent" with his emotive harmonica play. Famous for grounded, dreamy tunes, his music captivates globally.

Die Ladiner, a German volksmusik duo from South Tyrol, won the 2004 Grand Prix der Volksmusik. Known for albums like Ein Bisschen Fröhlich Sein, they host the Ladinerfest.