Two days before her single launch, singer Elīna Gluzunova suffered a severe emotional breakdown when a technical glitch prevented her track “Diena ausa” from entering the “Supernova” contest, as Gita Vīksne reported in Privātā Dzīve.
When other musicians began receiving updates about the competition, Gluzunova noticed total silence in her inbox and decided to investigate. She discovered that her song had never officially been entered into the selection pool.
“And then I received shocking news: it turns out that I hadn’t submitted a song at all. The moment I found out, it felt like the ground was disappearing from under my feet. Because we really do have a great song,” Gluzunova said, according to Privatā Dzīve.
The mishap triggered intense stress just ahead of her promotional events. “I had a nervous breakdown. If I hadn’t had a great team and Jānis by my side, I don’t know if I would have been able to sing today,” she told Privātā Dzīve, referring to her new romantic partner.
Gluzunova hosts launch event and reveals new romance
Gluzunova recovered sufficiently to stage a launch event at the “Hercogs” restaurant in November, treating guests to a live performance, champagne, and delicacies, as 1188.lv reported. Attendees included public figures such as Kristīne Šomase, Horens Stalbe, and Ronalds Kēniņš, according to DELPHI.
Following the performance, her new partner Jānis joined her on stage with a large bouquet of flowers, and the couple shared a public kiss. Gluzunova explained to 1188.lv that they met on Facebook, started messaging, and met in person the next day before deciding to make their relationship public.
“We met on social media – Facebook. One day we started texting, the next we were meeting, and so we got to the point where our relationship is public,” Gluzunova told 1188.lv.
While media interest in Jānis has grown, he declined an interview with 1188.lv, explaining that he dislikes public speaking. Gluzunova confirmed to 1188.lv that her partner avoids unnecessary publicity but provides steady daily support.
How Diena ausa evolved from a songwriting sketch
The single “Diena ausa” began as a 30-second sketch during a songwriter camp where participants formed teams with a time limit of ninety minutes to build a new track, DELPHI reported. The finished song blends modern electronic rhythms with ethno-folk elements, featuring cello performances by Erna Daugaviete and guest vocals by Daniels Mad.
Gluzunova first gained wider public recognition by winning the television singing competition “X Faktors” in 2019. She later competed in the 2022 “Supernova” national selection with her song “Es pabiju tur”, finishing in fifth place.
The singer plans to include “Diena ausa” on her upcoming debut album scheduled for release in 2027. She also intends to join the “Opus Pro” anniversary concert tour that same year, alongside a collaborative romantic concert program with opera singer Jāni Apeini, according to DELPHI.
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