Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic metal band that has participated in the Nation Song Contest 7 times, the 6th of these attempts winning the contest in NSC 47 for Aleksandrija. The lead singer, Sharon den Adel, also helped to represent Zaprya in NSC 40, winning the contest, making Sharon one of only two artists ever t o win NSC twice, the other being Kelly Clarkson.