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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) is a Danish singer and songwriter. He is from Copenhagen, Denmark. Christopher is signed to EMI Denmark.

In November 2012, he won an award at the Danish Music Awards 2012. He was named "New Thinker of the Year" by Spotify. Christopher has released five albums. These include Colours (2012) and Told You So (2014). Other albums are Closer (2016), Under the Surface (2019), and My Blood (2021). Some of his well-known songs are "Against the Odds" and "Nothing in Common". He also sang "Told You So", "CPH Girls", and "I Won't Let You Down".

Christopher's Music Journey

Christopher began his music career by singing covers of popular songs. His very first song was "Against the Odds". It came out in September 2011. This song reached number 23 on the Danish Singles Chart. The music video for "Against the Odds" was directed by Nicolas Tobias Følsgaard and Jonas Lodahl Andersen.

His next song, "Nothing in Common", was a big hit. It reached number 5 on the Danish Singles Chart in 2012. Christopher's first album, Colours, was released in 2013. The song "CPH Girls" became his first number one hit in Denmark.

Christopher's third album, Closer, came out on April 15, 2016. This album included his popular song "Tulips". "Tulips" was a hit in Denmark, Norway, and China. Another song from the album, "I Won't Let You Down" featuring Bekuh Boom, became his second number one song in Denmark. The album also featured the track "Limousine" with the artist Madcon. Christopher gets his musical ideas from famous artists like Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and John Mayer.

Christopher's Life Outside Music

Christopher was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He later moved to Amager, Denmark, with his parents and his younger brother, Oliver.

In 2014, Christopher started dating Danish model Cecilie Haugaard. They got married in June 2019. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Noelle, in 2021. In 2023, Cecilie gave birth to their second daughter.

Movies and TV Shows

Christopher has appeared in several TV shows and films.

  • Haps du er fanget (2012)
  • GO' Morgen Danmark (multiple years, 2012-2016)
  • Danish Music Awards (multiple years, 2012-2015)
  • X Factor (2014, 2016)
  • Jeg er Christopher (2014)
  • Natholdet (2014, 2015)
  • Aftenshowet (2014)
  • Danmarksindsamling (2016)
  • Vi ses hos Celment (2016)
  • Akademi Fantasia (2016) - He was a guest artist in Malaysia.
  • A Beautiful Life (2023)

Awards and Recognition

Christopher has won many awards for his music and influence.

  • Danish Music Awards Årets Nytænker 2012 (New Thinker of the Year)
  • The Voice Årets Flirt 2012 (Flirt of the Year)
  • The Voice The Body Art 2012
  • The Voice Årets Instagrammer 2013 (Instagrammer of the Year)
  • Gaffa-prisen Årets Mandlige Kunstner 2014 (Male Artist of the Year)
  • Danish Music Awards Publikumsprisen 2014 (Audience Award)
  • Danish Music Awards Årets Danske popudgivelsen 2014 (Danish Pop Release of the Year)
  • MTV Europe Music Awards for Årets Danske Band 2014 (Danish Band of the Year)
  • The Voice Årets Trendsætter 2014 (Trendsetter of the Year)
  • The Voice Årets Idol 2014 (Idol of the Year)
  • Danish Music Awards Årets Danske Club Navn 2014 (Danish Club Name of the Year)
  • Zulu Awards Årets Mandlige Kunstner 2015 (Male Artist of the Year)
  • The Voice-pris 2015 (The Voice Award)
  • 2 The Voice prize 2017

Concert Tours

Christopher has toured to perform his music for fans.

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