Austrian Drag Queen Conchita Wurst Wins Eurovision 2014

With Song "Rise Like a Phoenix"

Conchita Wurst, the Austrian drag queen popularly known as the bearded lady, has won the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Rise Like a Phoenix."

The 2014 Eurovision Song Contest took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was won by Wurst by a landslide. She received 290 points from the juries and televoting, far ahead of the runner-up, the Netherlands, which received 238 points. This is the first time that Austria has won the Eurovision Song Contest since 1966.

Wurst's victory is a significant moment for the LGBTQ community. She is the first drag queen to win the Eurovision Song Contest, and her victory is a sign of increasing acceptance of LGBTQ people around the world.

Wurst's song "Rise Like a Phoenix" is a powerful ballad about overcoming adversity and rising above challenges. The song has been praised for its message of hope and resilience, and it has resonated with audiences around the world.