SVT this week announced the 28 acts competing in the 2017 Melodifestivalen semi-finals.
The acts include two former winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, Loreen (2012) and Charlotte Perrelli (1999). Roger Pontare (1994, 2000) and Krista Siegfrids (Finland 2013) also return and we see Lisa Ajax and Robin Bengtsson return from last year.
Legendary songwriter from Sweden, Thomas G:sson has four songs competing.
It looks like a strong line up for 2017.
Source: www.eurovision.tv
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The young and talented Rebecka Karlsson continues to impress in Idol in Sweden. She is now in to the final four. In tonight’s edition of the TV4 show she will sing an original song If I Were You composed by Alex Papaconstantinou, Viktor Svensson, Cassandra Ströberg, Juulia Haverinen and Rebecka Karlsson (herself). The song is already available on Spotify.
Let us look back at Rebecka’s incredible journey on Idol so far. She has her shown her versatility by singing a wide range of songs and she has given some amazing performances so far. Rebecka has performed All By Myself (Celine Dion), Girl On Fire (Alicia Keys), Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj), This One’s For You (David Guetta feat. Zara Larsson), Breathe (Faith Hill), Empire (Ella Henderson), Brinner i bröstet (Danny Saucedo), Knock On Wood (Eddie Floyd), Confident (Demi Lovato), You (Robin Stjernberg) and Neon Lights (Demi Lovato).
Tonight Måns Zelmerlöw will be a special guest on the Idol show. Rebecka will sing tonight an acoustic version of his Hope And Glory.
You can see some of Rebecka’s performances so far on Idol below including the 2013 Swedish Eurovision song, You. Also, Neon Lights, Bang Bang and Girl On Fire.
Source: ESC Covers; TV4
A brand new single has been released this week in Sweden by Jill Svensson together with Ylva & Linda Persson and Linda Lampenius. The song is titled Midvintertid (Midwinter). It is a festive Christmas tune that is trying to spread good and positive thoughts at a time when, for many, it can be a dark and miserable time.
Jill Svensson won the 2010 Talang competition (Sweden’s Got Talent) and has released several singles and albums. She has a crystal clear vocal and previously worked with Ylva and Linda on her recent single, Breakaway.
Linda Lampenius is a famous and accomplished violinist (also known internationally as Linda Brava). She is from Finland and has released many successful solo albums.
Ylva and Linda are a prolific singers and songwriting team from Sweden and have also written many songs for Eurovision and Junior Eurovision national selections.
The music and lyrics and the production and backing vocals are by Ylva and Linda. The violin and violin arrangement is by Linda Lampenius. The guitars and bass by Lawrence West and Patric Skog with production and arrangement by Kristinn Sturluson.
Midvintertid is available at –
You can see the lyric video below.
Source: ESC Covers; Ylva and Linda Persson
Rebecka Karlsson is continuing to impress viewers with her confident and exciting performances on the 2016 season of Idol in Sweden. Her powerful and crystal clear vocals are perfectly showcased and she appears to be enjoying every minute of this great opportunity.
Let us look at some of Rebecka’s recent performances on Idol. She has given a rendition of the Ella Henderson song Empire. She also gave us the theme from the UEFA European Championships football tournament by David Guetta feat. Zara Larsson, This One’s For You. Rebecka also sung Confident by Demi Lovato. She also performed a song in Swedish by Danny Saucedo entitled Brinner i bröstet.
As you will see from the video clips below Rebecka is proving she can sing a variety of songs confidently and with her own unique style and charm.
Rebecka’s journey continues tonight in the next round of Idol where she will perform the Faith Hill song Breathe.
Source: TV4; ESC Covers
Matilda Lundberg is a promising young singer from Sweden. She has just released her second solo single entitled Fear. It has an r’n’b pop flavour to the song with a good production.
Matilda was a former Idol participant in Sweden and also a member of the Ace Of Base tribute act Abase. Watch out for Matilda. She is a possible future participant in the Melodifestivalen.
You can hear Fear on Soundcloud below and the song is available on most digital platforms such as iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.
Source: Facebook.com/matilda.lundberg; ESC Covers
https://soundcloud.com/matilda-lundberg-447905852/fear
Rebecka Karlsson is currently shining in the current season of Idol in Sweden. She has earned a lot of respect and applause for her performance of Neon Lights (originally recorded by Demi Lovato). Rebecka has won her way through to the next phase of the competition after impressing the public and the judges (Fredrik Kempe, Quincy Jones III and Nikki Amini).
Rebecka has already earned a lot of respect in Sweden and beyond with her versatility as a young artist and has worked with the likes of Jan Johanssen (1995 ESC Sweden) and the rock’n’roll group, Cadillac Band. She even recorded the official Malmö Pride 2015 song, Surrender. She loves Eurovision and has covered several songs including A Million Voices by Polina Gagarina (2015 ESC Russia).
We wish Rebecka lots of luck on her current adventure in Idol. We will bring more news of this story as it develops.
You can see Rebecka perform Neon Lights below.
Source: TV4; ESC Covers
Jill Svensson has released her brand new single entitled Breakaway. The track is composed by the Swedish composers Ylva and Linda Persson from Sweden, who have written several Eurovision national final songs in recent years. Jill explains “When I heard the song ‘Breakaway’ I just knew I had to sing that song. For me, it is about breaking free from whatever chains hold you back, building something great, following your dreams and your passion!”.
Jill’s first break was in the tv series Körslaget in 2009 and was in Amy Diamond‘s choir team. In 2010 Jill won the Talang (Sweden’s Got Talent) show and as a result won with a performance of Amazing Grace. Her first Swedish single was Dagen är nära (The day is near). She then toured with former Swedish Melodifestival act, Timoteij. Her first album was released in 2011 titled ‘Vaken i en dröm’ (Awake in a dream). In 2014 Jill released another single Standing Strong and also released her a Christmas album, ‘Strålande jul’.
Jill told ESC Covers “I have always been singing and when I got bullied, music became my hide-out and my saviour. I started in a childrens choir when I was little and the choir-leader saw I had talent and gave me the confidence to sing solo! From there I kept on getting better and I started singing on talent-shows. In 2010 I won Talang at just fourteen years old and I was singing Opera and classical music. After winning I got the chance to tour all of Sweden, singing with the biggest artists in Sweden.”
Jill has a very strong and crystal clear vocal. You can buy or stream Breakaway on digital platforms such as –
You can see the official music video for Breakaway below.
Source: facebook/ylvalindapersson
1974 – WATERLOO – ABBA = 1 CD
1995 – ANOTHER NIGHT – JAN JOHANSEN = 3 CD’S
1996 – DEN VILDA – ONE MORE TIME = 2 CD’S
1997 – BABY I’LL DIE FOR YOU – BLOND = 1 CD
1998 – ETERNAL LOVE – JILL JOHNSON = 1 CD
1999 – TAKE ME TO YOUR HEAVEN – CHARLOTTE NILSSON = 1 CD
2000 – WHEN SPIRITS ARE CALLING MY NAME – ROGER PONTARE = 3 CD’S
2001 – LYSSNA TILL DITT HJARTA – FRIENDS = 1 CD
2002 – NEVER LET IT GO – AFRO-DITE = 1 CD
2003 – GIVE ME YOUR LOVE – FAME = 1 CD
2004 – DET GOR ONT – LENA PHLIPSSON = 2 CD’S
2005 – LAS VEGAS – MARTIN STENMARCK = I CD
2006 – INVINCIBLE – CAROLA = 1 CD
2007 – THE WORRYING KIND – THE ARK = 1 CD
2008 – HERO – CHARLOTTE PERRELLI = 1 CD
2009 – LE VOIX – MALENA ERNMAN = 1 CD
2010 – THIS IS MY LIFE – ANNA BERGENDAHL = 2 CD’S
2011 – POPULAR – ERIC SAADE = 1 CD
2012 – EUPHORIA – LOREEN = 1 CD
2013 – YOU – ROBIN STJERNBERG = 1 CD
2014 – UNDO – SANNA NIELSEN = 1 CD
2015 – HEROES – MANS ZELMERLOW = 1 CD
2016 – IF I WERE SORRY – FRANS = MEMORY STICK
Rebecka K is an artist from Sweden with a big future. She is just 16 years old and has already been performing and impressing fans with her mature and clear and beautiful vocals for several years. Rebecka recently released the song All Because Of You with the 1995 Swedish Eurovision singer, Jan Johansen. This is currently doing very well in Sweden including the Svenska Topplistan, where infact anyone can vote for up to three songs. See https://www.facebook.com/Svenska-Topplistan-1516368081966171/
Rebecka is currently performing at several important summer music festivals in Sweden. She performed an outstanding version of the Dami Im (2016 ESC Australia) song, Sound Of Silence, at the Lilla song Contest 2016 (Östersjöfestivalen) at the weekend. You can see Rebecka’s performance below.
Source: ESC Covers
Song 25: SWEDEN
(5th in the grand final : 261 points)
Artist: Frans
Song: If I Were Sorry
Music and Lyrics: Oscar Fogelstrom, Michael Saxell, Frederik Andersson, Frans Jeppson-Wall