Nikola Stanišić – The New King of Zvezde Granda!
Tonight marked the grand finale of the musical spectacle Zvezde Granda, and the victory went to Nikola Stanišić, a 25-year-old singer from Skopje, who captivated audiences across Europe with his voice and energy. But wait, there’s more – Nikola is of Serbian origin, which came as a surprise to many!
A Serbian Voice from Macedonia? Yes, Please!
Nikola was born on February 18 and grew up in Macedonia, but his story is far from ordinary. His father, Srđan Zdravković, is also a musician and competed in the show “Nikad nije kasno” (Never Too Late). They even shared the stage together, causing confusion due to their different last names – Nikola’s surname is Stanišić, while his father’s is Zdravković.
Srđan recently officially obtained Serbian citizenship but did not change his surname. Nikola is grateful for his singing talent, which has allowed him to support his family while working in Switzerland, Turkey, and Germany, while his family remains in Macedonia.
Grand Production Doesn’t Hold Back on Awards!
This year, Grand Production introduced a special award – a statue named after the founder Saša Popović, which will be given to the winner. Besides the statue, Nikola received a song with full marketing support, and the production plans to reward several finalists by recording their first songs.
Hosts Milan Mitrović and Ana Sević emphasized that this is the least they can do for young talents from Serbia and the region, and the Saša Popović statue is now a symbol of the highest recognition in this competition.
A Finale That Thrilled the Region
The finale gathered 20 contestants from the countries of the former Yugoslavia, competing in various musical genres – from pop and rock to folk and traditional music. The audience had the power to choose the winner via SMS voting, and the finale was broadcast live on Pink, Sitel, Nova BH, and Nova M TV channels.
The star of the evening, Nikola, not only won the title but also the hearts of millions of viewers. His energy, talent, and story of Serbian origin from Macedonia prove that music knows no borders.
Ceca Ražnatović and Other Stars at the Finale
The great folk diva Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović couldn’t attend the finale last Saturday due to a concert in Niš, but this Saturday she supported her candidate, which further elevated the atmosphere and significance of the event.
The Bottom Line?
Nikola Stanišić proved that talent and perseverance can break all barriers – from different countries and surnames to musical genres. Grand Production showed it knows how to recognize and reward true stars, and the new Saša Popović statue is just the beginning of a new era in this competition.
If you thought you’ve seen it all in music shows, think again! Nikola is here to surprise you. So, what do you think about his win? Did he deserve it or were there surprises? Drop a comment, let the people’s voice be heard!
