A few notes from me. I'm usually not the guy who votes for the mainstream acts, but had to make an exception this time. Like mentioned above, Helene Fischer is one artist that i enjoy, so it was a nice surprise to see her in the contest. The US is the next one that benefited greatly, since Battlefield is probably the one song from Jordin Sparks i like and it goes way back. I haven't voted for them in some of their previous popular attempts but couldn't resist this time. But still waiting for some juggernaut song from the past to appear.
And Greece fits this role to a degree as well. For many it's probably not a well known song, but believe me, here it is still frequently rotated on the radio.
I'm surprised, that Spain and Italy are doing well, given that they are older songs (especially Spain, who are doing amazing). There are so many better Gianni Morandi songs, this one didn't click with me at all unlike Spain.
Croatia and France are just very good song, that i like instantly, so it was a no-brainer, that they would get high scores.