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Alex Diehl

German musician Alex Diehl

Alex Diehl became famous in the German-speaking world with his ode "Nur ein Leid," a song dedicated to the victims of the November 13, 2015 terror attacks in Paris. Within hours, it received nearly eight million clicks on social media sites.

Alex Diehl: More from the Facebook star

Alex Diehl: More from the Facebook star 20.05.2016

Alex Diehl reacted to the shock over the Paris terrorist attacks with "Nur ein Lied". It went viral, reaching 7.5 million people on Facebook. On his new album the Bavarian songrwriter again shows his personal side.
PopXport - The German Music Magazine

PopXport - The German Music Magazine 20.05.2016

Electro sensation Boys Noize has a new album coming out. PopXport met the DJ and producer for an interview. Plus: Rock legend Udo Lindenberg on tour and a solo album by Bill Kaulitz, alias Billy.
Alex Diehl: More From the Facebook Star

Alex Diehl: More From the Facebook Star 20.05.2016

Alex Diehl reacted to the shock over the Paris terrorist attacks with "Nur ein Lied". It went viral, reaching 7.5 million people on Facebook. On his new album the Bavarian songwriter again shows his personal side.
Alex Diehl at the Eurovision qualifications

Alex Diehl at the Eurovision qualifications 24.02.2016

German singer Alex Diehl became an overnight sensation when his song posted after the Paris terror attacks got 7.5 million views online. Now he’s hoping to gain a spot at the Eurovision Song Contest.
10 reasons why a video goes viral

10 reasons why a video goes viral 17.02.2016

Whether it's American band OK Go, German singer-songwriter Alex Diehl or icon Adele, they all have one thing in common: Their videos have generated millions of views across the internet. What are their secrets?
Germany to send one of these 10 musicians to Eurovision

Germany to send one of these 10 musicians to Eurovision 12.01.2016

Ten singers have been nominated for a televised casting show to select Germany's 2016 Eurovision Song Contest contestant. After achieving "zéro points" at last year's ESC, will Germany pick a winner?
German musician responds to Paris attacks with viral song

German musician responds to Paris attacks with viral song 18.11.2015

Watching a football match, a German singer-songwriter heard explosions. Alex Diehl wrote a song, shared it on Facebook - and reached millions with it. "Nur ein Lied" (Just a Song) now has English subtitles.