Christopher (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christopher
Christopher performing in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Lund Nissen
Born	(1992-01-31) 31 January 1992 (age 33) Frederiksberg, Capital Region, Denmark
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	2011 – present
Labels	EMI Denmark Warner Music Korea (Korea only)
Associated acts	Frida Amundsen Molly Sandén Brandon Beal

Christopher Lund Nissen (born January 31, 1992), known simply as Christopher, is a popular Danish pop singer and songwriter. He is from Copenhagen, Denmark, and is signed to the record label EMI Denmark.

Christopher has become a big name in Danish music. In 2012, he won the "New Thinker of the Year" award at the Danish Music Awards. He has released several successful albums, including Colours (2012), Told You So (2014), and Closer (2016). Some of his most famous songs are "Told You So," "CPH Girls," and "I Won't Let You Down."

Musical Career

How It All Started

Christopher began his journey in music by singing covers, which are new versions of songs originally performed by other artists. His first official song, called a debut single, was "Against the Odds". It was released in September 2011 and reached number 23 on the Danish music charts.

His next single, "Nothing in Common", was an even bigger hit, climbing to number 5 on the charts in 2012. These early successes led to his first album, Colours, which came out in 2013.

Rise to Fame

Christopher's fame grew with each new album. His 2014 album, Told You So, was a huge success. The song "CPH Girls" became his first number-one hit in Denmark.

In 2016, he released his third album, Closer. This album featured popular songs like "Tulips" and "Limousine," which he recorded with the group Madcon. The song "I Won't Let You Down" also went to number one in Denmark.

Christopher has said that he gets his musical inspiration from famous artists like Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Bruno Mars.

Personal Life

Christopher was born in Frederiksberg, a district in Copenhagen. He grew up in Amager with his parents and his younger brother, Oliver.

In 2014, he started dating Danish model Cecilie Haugaard. They got married in June 2019. The couple has two daughters. Their first, Noelle, was born in 2021, and their second daughter was born in 2023.

Acting Career

Besides singing, Christopher has also tried acting. In 2023, he starred in the Netflix movie A Beautiful Life. He played the main character, a young fisherman who becomes a music star. Christopher also wrote and performed the songs for the movie's soundtrack.

Discography

Christopher has released many albums and singles throughout his career. A discography is a list of an artist's recorded music.

Studio Albums

A studio album is a collection of new songs recorded in a music studio.

• Colours (2012)
• Told You So (2014)
• Closer (2016)
• Under the Surface (2019)
• My Blood (2021)
• Fools Gold (2025)

Popular Singles

A single is a song released on its own, often before an album comes out. Here are some of Christopher's most popular singles:

• "Against the Odds" (2011)
• "Nothing in Common" (2012)
• "Told You So" (2013)
• "Crazy" (2014)
• "CPH Girls" (featuring Brandon Beal) (2014)
• "Tulips" (2015)
• "I Won't Let You Down" (featuring Bekuh Boom) (2016)
• "Irony" (2018)
• "Bad Boy" (with Chungha) (2020)
• "Hope This Song Is for You" (2023)

Awards and Recognition

Christopher has won many awards for his music. Winning an award shows that both fans and music experts appreciate an artist's work.

• 2012: Danish Music Award for "New Thinker of the Year"
• 2014: MTV Europe Music Award for "Best Danish Act"
• 2014: Danish Music Award for "Audience Choice Award"
• 2015: Zulu Award for "Best Male Artist"

Tours

A tour is a series of concerts performed by an artist in different cities or countries. Christopher has toured many times to perform for his fans.

• Colours Tour (2012-2013)
• Told You So Tour (2014-2015)
• Closer Tour (2016)
• Europe Tour (2020)
• Korea Tour (2022)