Jill Johnson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jill Johnson
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jill Anna Maria Johnson |
| Born | 24 May 1973 Ängelholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Country, country rock, pop, schlager |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Freebird Entertainment |
Jill Anna Maria Johnson (born May 24, 1973) is a famous Swedish singer, songwriter, and TV host. She sings country music and pop music. Jill became well-known when she won the Melodifestivalen 1998 contest with her song "Kärleken är" ("Love Is"). She then represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 and finished 10th.
She also hosted the final of Melodifestivalen 2005. Today, Jill is one of Sweden's most successful artists, with many Gold and Platinum records. Since 2014, she has hosted her own Swedish TV show from Nashville called Jills veranda.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jill Johnson grew up in the small town of Ängelholm in southwestern Sweden. When she was just four years old, she decided she wanted to be a singer. Her local choir leader really encouraged her dream.
At 12, Jill started singing in a Country & Western band called Tomboola Band. They toured in Norway and Denmark. Later, she signed with EMI-Medley in Denmark and recorded an album. The song "Sugar Tree" from that album became a hit in Denmark. In 1996, she had her first hit in Sweden with "Kommer tid, kommer vår", which was a duet with Jan Johansen.
Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Success
In 1998, Jill performed "Kärleken är" ("Love is") at the Swedish national music contest, Melodifestivalen. She won the competition, which meant she got to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. After her success, she released the popular album När hela världen ser på and went on a successful tour.
Jill returned to Melodifestivalen in 2003 with her song "Crazy in Love". She finished fourth in the final, but the song became a big hit on the radio. Her album Discography, released in 2003, featured her most popular songs. It quickly became a best-seller in Sweden and earned a Gold record. Jill also won a Grammis award for this album.
International Music and TV Shows
In 1999, Jill traveled to Los Angeles to find new songs for her second album. She worked with famous songwriters like Andreas Carlsson. Her album Daughter of Eve was released in 2000 and was very well-received.
In 2002, Jill released the album Good Girl, which was made with top musicians in Nashville, Tennessee. This album helped define her unique musical style. In 2003, her album Roots and Wings sold Gold in just two weeks and later went Platinum. Her 2005 album Being Who You Are also quickly sold Gold.
In 2014, Jill started hosting her own Swedish TV series called Jills veranda. In this show, she brings together Swedish and American musicians in Nashville to perform. She won the Kristallen-prize for "Female host of the year" for this show in 2014. The show was so popular that it aired two more seasons in 2015 and 2017. In 2016, she also took part in the popular music TV series Så mycket bättre on TV4.
Recent Projects
In 2019, Jill released the single "Is It Hard Being A Man?", which became very popular on Swedish radio. She also went on a "My Remedy Tour," visiting fifteen cities. In August 2019, Jill hosted her own episode of the popular Swedish radio show Sommar i P1.
In 2021, Jill will try something new! She will play the role of Camilla in the Swedish TV series "Udda Veckor," which will be her first acting role in a fictional show.
Music Videos
| Year | Video |
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| 1996 | "Kärleken är" |
| 2000 | "Mother's Jewel" |
| 2001 | "Jump in a Car |
| 2006 | "Cowboy Up" |
See also
In Spanish: Jill Johnson para niños
