STV, the Swedish broadcaster, announced earlier this morning the first wildcard for Melodifestivalen 2009.

Markoolio - or Marko Lehtosalo - is the first wildcard and he will participate with the song 'Kärlekssång från mig'.

Up to now 9 participations are announced and we expect STV to gradually announce the rest. Lets see the list:

1. Alcazar - Stay The Night
2. BWO - You're Not Alone
3. Caroline af Ugglas - Snällä, Snälla
4. Emilia - You're My World
5. Jennifer Brown - Never Been Here Before
6. Lasse Lindh and Band - Jag Slåss I Dina Kvarter
7. Måns Zelmerlöw - Hope & Glory
8. Sarah Dawn Finer - Moving on
9. Markoolio - Kärlekssång från mig (1st wildcard)