Albert Černý (born 17 February 1989) is a Czech singer and guitarist. He is known as the former lead singer of Charlie Straight, currently with Lake Malawi.[1]

Albert Černý
Albert Černý wearing black pants and yellow sweater, standing in front of microphone, holding right arm out, looking at camera
Černý performing with Lake Malawi in 2019
Background information
Born (1989-02-17) 17 February 1989 (age 35)
Třinec, Czechoslovakia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Member ofLake Malawi
Formerly ofCharlie Straight

Personal life

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He graduated from a Polish elementary school and Czech high school in Třinec. Afterwards he graduated with a degree in English translation at Palacký University in Olomouc. Černý is of Polish nationality.[2]

Eurovision Song Contest

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In 2019, he represented Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 held in Tel Aviv, Israel as part of Lake Malawi. They performed the song "Friend of a Friend" and finished in 11th place with 157 points.

In January 2020, it was revealed that Černý would take part in Poland's Eurovision selection. He qualified to the final and placed second with the song “Lucy”.

References

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  1. ^ "ROZHOVORY: Charlie Straight - Už nejsme tak naivní". musicserver.cz. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  2. ^ Albert Černy - Wpisuje polská (YouTube). Głos. 6 May 2021. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.