Charlotte Perrelli facts for kids
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Charlotte Perrelli
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Perrelli in 2017
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| Birth name | Anna Jenny Charlotte Nilsson |
| Also known as | Charlotte Nilsson |
| Born | 7 October 1974 Hovmantorp, Sweden |
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| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Stockhouse (1999–2008, 2009–present) Universal Music (2008) |
| Associated acts | Bengt Ingvars med Charlotte, Kendix, Anders Engbergs, Wizex |
Anna Jenny Charlotte Perrelli (born 7 October 1974) is a famous Swedish singer and television host. She first became known by her birth name, Charlotte Nilsson. In 1999, she won Melodifestivalen, Sweden's biggest music contest. She then went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with her song "Take Me to Your Heaven".
Since then, Perrelli has released many albums and singles. She won Melodifestivalen again in 2008 and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Hero". She is one of Sweden's most popular singers and has performed many styles of music, from pop and disco to jazz and ballads.
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Her Musical Journey
Early Years
Charlotte was born in Hovmantorp, a town in southern Sweden. She loved music from a young age. When she was just thirteen, she joined a local band. After finishing school, she moved to the nearby city of Växjö to study performing arts.
In 1994, she began singing with a popular band called Anders Engbergs. After making two albums with them, she joined another successful band, Wizex, in 1997. With Wizex, she performed at bigger venues and gained more fame. Their album Tusen och en natt sold so well that it earned a gold record.
From 1997 to 1998, Charlotte also acted in the Swedish TV show Vita lögner.
Winning Eurovision
In 1999, Charlotte competed in Melodifestivalen and won. This meant she got to represent Sweden in the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem, Israel. She performed her song "Take Me to Your Heaven" and won the entire contest! She was the fourth person from Sweden to ever win Eurovision.
After her big win, she toured across Europe and the Middle East. She also recorded her first solo album, called Charlotte. The album was a success and included the hit single "I Write You a Lovesong".
A New Decade of Music
In 2001, Perrelli released her second album, Miss Jealousy. It featured the popular song "You Got Me Going Crazy". She promoted the album by performing in Europe and even as far away as New Zealand.
In 2003, she co-hosted the semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2003. That same year, she changed her last name from Nilsson to Perrelli after getting married. In 2004, she released the album Gone Too Long, which became very popular in Sweden.
She returned to host all of Melodifestivalen 2004. After that, she got her own TV show for kids called Super Troupers. In 2006, she released a special album called I din röst to honor the famous Swedish jazz singer Monica Zetterlund.
Return to Eurovision with "Hero"
On March 15, 2008, Perrelli won Melodifestivalen 2008 for a second time with her powerful song "Hero". The song was a huge hit in Sweden and became the best-selling single of the year by a Swedish artist.
She then traveled to Belgrade, Serbia, to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. To get ready, she visited 17 different countries to promote her song. Although she was a favorite to win, she finished in 18th place in the final. Her album, also called Hero, was very successful and was even released in China.
Later that year, she released a Christmas album called Rimfrostjul. She also became a guest judge on the TV show Idol 2008.
Recent Career Highlights
Perrelli has stayed busy with music, television, and other projects. She has been a judge on the TV show Talang (Sweden's Got Talent) and has toured with the popular summer show Diggiloo.
In 2012, she played the famous role of Eva Peron in the musical Evita in Sweden. That same year, she competed in Melodifestivalen 2012 with the song "The Girl". She also released an album with the same name.
She has written two books about fitness and an autobiography called Flickan från Småland (The Girl from Småland).
In 2021, she participated in Melodifestivalen 2021 with the song "Still Young" and finished in 8th place. Most recently, she performed as a special guest during the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.
Personal Life
In 2003, Charlotte married Nicola Ingrosso. They have two sons together, born in 2004 and 2005. The couple later separated and divorced in 2009.
Since 2012, Perrelli has been with her partner, Anders Jensen. They have two children together, born in 2013 and 2018.
Discography
Albums
Here are some of Charlotte Perrelli's studio albums and how they ranked on the Swedish music chart.
| Year | Album Title | Peak Position (Sweden) | Notes |
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| 1999 | Charlotte | 3 | Her first solo album. |
| 2001 | Miss Jealousy | 32 | A pop/rock album. |
| 2004 | Gone Too Long | 11 | A very successful album in Sweden. |
| 2006 | I din röst | 29 | A tribute album to singer Monica Zetterlund. |
| 2008 | Hero | 3 | Features her Eurovision song "Hero". |
| 2008 | Rimfrostjul | 12 | Her first Christmas album. |
| 2012 | The Girl | 7 | Features her Melodifestivalen song "The Girl". |
| 2013 | Min barndoms jul | 49 | Her second Christmas album. |
| 2017 | Mitt liv | — | An album with songs in Swedish. |
Famous Singles
- "Take Me to Your Heaven" (1999) - The song that won the Eurovision Song Contest.
- "You Got Me Going Crazy" (2001) - A top-20 hit in Sweden.
- "Hero" (2008) - Her second Melodifestivalen-winning song. It was number 1 in Sweden.
- "The Girl" (2012) - A popular entry from Melodifestivalen.
- "Still Young" (2021) - Her most recent entry in Melodifestivalen.
See also
In Spanish: Charlotte Perrelli para niños
