[3] Regarding the decision to select Amaury Vassili and "Sognu", Pierre Sled, program supervisor at France 3, declared: "We wanted someone young, representing the excellence of French music.

He pointed out that "the choice was driven by the desire to promote a young talented artist representing the best of French music and its diversity.

[2] Vassili appeared on numerous shows, including Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde, 13h00 news, Sidaction, Les Années Bonheur, Morandini.

On 29 April, a show called En Route Pour L'Eurovision Avec Amaury was broadcast on France3 on 9 May, five days before the Finale.

Amaury's record label, Warner Music Group, promoted Sognu throughout Europe by signing radio station deals.