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Miriam Bryant
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| Birth name | Miriam Melanie Bryant |
| Born | 8 March 1991 Gothenburg, Sweden |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Miriam Melanie Bryant, born on March 8, 1991, is a talented singer and songwriter from Sweden. She is known for her powerful voice and popular songs. In 2016, she made history by having three of her songs at the very top of the Svensktoppen music chart at the same time. This was a first since the chart began in 1962!
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About Miriam Bryant
Miriam Bryant was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her father is British, and her mother is Finnish. Miriam went to a Finnish school in Sweden and also spent time in Iisalmi, her mother's hometown in Finland. When she was younger, she sometimes felt that people of Finnish background were not always treated fairly in Sweden. Because of this, she often talked about her English heritage as a child.
Starting Her Music Journey
Miriam began writing songs in 2011 with her friend, Victor Rådström. He is a producer and songwriter. Just four months later, she released her first single, "Finders, Keepers," in March 2012. This song quickly became popular online and was noticed by many music fans and bloggers around the world. Miriam signed with Warner Music in Sweden and Interscope Records in the United States.
Collaborations and Growing Fame
Miriam has worked with famous music producers, including Zedd. Zedd first heard her music on German radio. He even created a special version of her song "Push Play" for his album.
In 2013, Miriam released her first music collection in the United States, called Push Play EP. Her popularity grew even more in 2015 when she was part of a Swedish TV show called Så mycket bättre. On this show, artists perform each other's songs.
Hit Songs and Awards
Miriam's song "Black Car" became a huge hit in Sweden. It even won the "Song of the Year" award in 2016. In 2017, she was nominated for "Best Live Act" at the Swedish Grammis, which are like the Grammy Awards in Sweden.
In 2018, music magazines in the United Kingdom praised her. Clash magazine called her music "highly intelligent and completely infectious." The Line of Best Fit said she was "your next pop superhero." That same year, she performed at big music events like Roskilde Festival and The Great Escape Festival.
In December 2019, Miriam helped host Musikhjälpen. This is a TV and radio event that raises money for charity in Sweden.
Music in Different Languages
Miriam's album PS jag hatar dig (2021) was her first studio album where she sang in Swedish. Before that, her songs were mostly in English. In 2024, she released her first song in Finnish, called "Mustelmilla (Mi Amor)." Later that year, she was a special guest at the Independence Day Reception for Finland's Independence Day.
Miriam's Music
Miriam Bryant has released several studio albums and many popular songs. Her music often blends pop and soul styles.
Studio Albums
- Raised in Rain (2013)
- Bye Bye Blue (2017)
- PS jag hatar dig (2021)
- Okej att dö (2025)
Extended Plays (EPs)
Miriam has also released several EPs, which are shorter music collections than albums:
- Push Play (2013)
- I Am Dragon (2015)
- Hisingen och hem igen (2016)
- Mi amor (2019)
Popular Singles
Some of Miriam's well-known singles include:
- "Finders, Keepers" (2012)
- "Push Play" (2013)
- "Dragon" (2014)
- "Black Car" (2016)
- "Tystnar i luren" (2021) – a number one hit with Victor Leksell
- "Vem fan e du?" (2024) – another number one hit with Hooja
- "Regnblöta skor" (2024) – also reached number one
She has also been featured on songs by other artists, like "Find You" with Zedd and Matthew Koma, and "Otan kii" with Isac Elliot.
See also
In Spanish: Miriam Bryant para niños
