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Daniel Kovac (Slovene: Kovač; born 27 September 1956) is a German-Slovenian singer, best known for his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990.

Kovac moved to Germany with his family in 1968, and started working as a session singer in the late 1970s. In the 1980s, he became a presenter for the Munich-based television music channel musicbox, at the same time hosting radio shows for Bayerischer Rundfunk. Kovac met Ralph Siegel through his studio work, and in 1990 was offered the chance by Siegel to perform a song in the German Eurovision selection. The song, "Frei zu leben" (Free to Live) was a duet with Chris Kempers, and won the selection by a convincing margin.[1] "Frei zu leben" went forward to the 35th Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 5 May in Zagreb, where it placed ninth of 22 entries.[2]

Kovac subsequently worked as a presenter for music channel VH1. He remains musically active, leading his own band.

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Daniel Kovac (Slovene: Kovač) is a Slovenian-born German singer, best known for representing Germany (with Chris Kempers) in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with the song "Frei zu leben". He also worked as a session singer in the late 1970s, television and radio presenter in the 1980s and beyond, and continues to lead his own band. Born on September 27, 1956 in Črna na Koroškem, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia), he moved to Germany with his family in 1968 at the age of 12 and has been based there since.

Early life

Birth and family background

Daniel Kovac was born on 27 September 1956 in Črna na Koroškem, Slovenia (then Yugoslavia). Limited public information is available regarding his parents or siblings.

Childhood and early years

Kovac moved to Germany with his family in 1968 at age 12. Details on his schooling or early interests in Yugoslavia and early Germany are not widely documented in public sources.

Career

Professional background and entry into media

Kovac began his professional career as a session singer in the late 1970s. In the 1980s, he became a presenter for the Munich-based television music channel musicbox and hosted radio shows for Bayerischer Rundfunk. He later worked as a presenter for VH1. Through studio work, he met composer Ralph Siegel, who offered him the opportunity to perform in the German Eurovision selection in 1990. He remains musically active and leads his own band, the Daniel Kovac Band.

Media appearances and credits

Kovac represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 in Zagreb, performing the duet "Frei zu leben" with Chris Kempers. The song, with music by Ralph Siegel and lyrics by Michael Kunze, won the German national final and placed 9th in the contest. His television work includes presenting roles on musicbox and VH1, as well as radio hosting for Bayerischer Rundfunk. Specific additional film or television acting credits are limited in public databases.

Personal life

Family and personal relationships

Daniel Kovac has maintained a low public profile regarding his private life, and no reliable sources provide details on his marital status, spouse, partner, children, or other personal relationships.

Residence and later years

Kovac relocated to Germany in 1968 and has been based there since. As of 2025, he is 68 years old.

Interests and activities outside media

There is limited publicly available information about Daniel Kovac's interests outside his music and media career. He remains active in music with his band.
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