Krystian Ochman, known professionally as Ochman is an American-born Polish singer and songwriter. He is best known for being the winner of the 11th season of The Voice of Poland and representing Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin with the song River, reaching 12th place in the final.
About[]
Ochman was born in Melrose, Massachusetts to a Polish family. He is the grandson of very famous Polish tenor Wieslaw Ochman. He started to take singing lessons during his high school years.
He holds dual citizenship; American and Polish.
In 2020, he participated in the 11th season of The Voice of Poland, where he was mentored by 2016 Polish Eurovision representative Michał Szpak, which he won.
Two years later, he submitted River to the Polish national selection TBSE, winning it in the superfinal against Daria. He then represented Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Italy with the song River. He qualified from the second semi final at 6th position, with 198 points. In the final, he achieved 12th place with 151, being 9th in the televote and 14th in the jury. His placing is one of the best his home country ever had.
In 2023, he was a special guest during that year's TBSE, handing over the trophy to Blanka.
