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Donny Montell

Lithuanian singer, songwriter and performer Donatas Montvydas, known as Donny Montell, makes pop music and brings his songs to life through dance, music videos and live shows.

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Overview

Full name: Donatas Montvydas
Born: 22 October 1987 · Vilnius, Lithuania
Work: Singer, songwriter and performer
International breakout: Eurovision 2012 with “Love Is Blind”
Eurovision return: Ninth place in 2016 with “I’ve Been Waiting for This Night”

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How it started.

Donatas grew up in Vilnius in a musical family. His father played drums in the hard rock band Plackartas, and his older sister became a professional dancer. His official channel names Michael Jackson, Queen and his father among his early inspirations.

Finding his audience.

Winning a television singing competition at 21 helped introduce him to a wider Lithuanian audience. He also won the Grand Prix at Slavianski Bazaar in 2008. International fans met him through “Love Is Blind” at Eurovision in 2012; he returned in 2016 and finished ninth with “I’ve Been Waiting for This Night”.

A life on stage.

Alongside his recordings, he has worked as a coach on Lietuvos balsas, Lithuania’s version of The Voice. His concerts range from pop shows with dancers to acoustic and gospel collaborations. Recent work includes the mother’s tribute “Mažais žingsneliais” and the self-written, self-produced “Šviesa tamsoje”.

Creditschronological, newest first

Music

2025Šviesa tamsojeSinger, songwriter and producer
2025Mažais žingsneliaisSinger, songwriter and producer
2023JausmaiPerformer of a new version of Junior’s song
2016I've Been Waiting for This NightLithuania’s Eurovision performer
2012Love Is BlindLithuania’s Eurovision performer

Television

2013–2021Lietuvos balsasCoach on Lithuania’s version of The Voice

Awards

Quotes

This piece is about acceptance and openness. About how our imperfections can become a strength.Donatas Montvydas, release statement published by LRT

Translated from Lithuanian. He was introducing “Šviesa tamsoje” in August 2025.

Trivia

His father was the drummer in the hard rock band Plackartas.
His early inspirations include Michael Jackson and Queen.
He faced his fear of heights with his first parachute jump for the “Laisvės sparnai” video.
The live “Ikaras” video released in August 2025 pairs him with his daughter Adelė.