Eden Alene is an Ethiopian-Israeli singer raised by a single mother. She became known for winning the 2018 series of X Factor Israel where her cover of Demi Lovato's "Stone Cold" went viral.
She won the 7th series of HaKokhav HaBa (The Next Star) and was to have participated in the 2020 contest. With the cancellation of the event, KAN announced that she would represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 performing Set Me Free. She finished in 17th place in the final.