Nanne Grönvall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nanne Grönvall
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marianne Elisabeth Nordqvist |
| Born | 18 May 1962 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Pop, schlager |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Lionheart, Sony Music, Alfa Records, CNR |
| Associated acts | One More Time |
Marianne Elisabeth Grönvall, better known by her stage name Nanne Grönvall, is a famous Swedish singer and songwriter. She was born on May 18, 1962. Nanne is well-known for her catchy pop songs and for competing many times in Sweden's biggest music contest.
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A Musical Journey
Nanne Grönvall has had a long and exciting career in music, both in bands and as a solo artist.
Early Career
Nanne's music career began in the 1980s with a group called Sound of Music. The band tried to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest by competing in Melodifestivalen, which is Sweden's national selection contest. They competed in 1986 with the song "Eldorado" and in 1987 with "Alexandra," finishing in fourth place both times.
Even when she wasn't performing, Nanne was busy writing songs for other artists in Melodifestivalen. In 1995, a song she co-wrote, "Det vackraste" ("The Most Beautiful Thing"), finished in second place.
Success with One More Time
From 1991 to 1997, Nanne was part of the group One More Time. The band also included her husband, Peter Grönvall, and singer Maria Rådsten.
In 1996, they won Melodifestivalen with their song "Den vilda" ("The Wild One"). This meant they got to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. They did very well, finishing in third place out of 23 countries!
Going Solo
After One More Time's last album in 1997, Nanne started her solo career. She returned to Melodifestivalen in 1998 with the song "Avundsjuk" ("Envious"). For her performance, she wore a fun purple wig and pointy ears.
She kept competing over the years. In 2005, her song "Håll om mig" ("Embrace Me") became a huge fan favorite. It won the public vote by a large amount and finished second overall in the competition. The song became a number-one hit in Sweden.
In 2006, Nanne had to cancel a tour because she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She successfully recovered a few months later. She returned to Melodifestivalen in 2007 with "Jag måste kyssa dig" ("I Must Kiss You"). She most recently competed in 2020 with the song "Carpool Karaoke."
Songwriting and Other Work
Nanne is a talented songwriter and has written many hit songs for herself and other artists.
Famous Songs
One of her group's songs, "Highland", was a hit across Europe in the 1990s. The song "Det vackraste", which she co-wrote, won a Swedish Grammy for "Song of the Year."
She has also written theme songs for movies based on the books by the famous Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. In 2019, she co-wrote the song "I Do" for the band Arvingarna, which became a big hit.
Stage and Screen
Besides singing, Nanne is also an actress. She has starred in many famous musicals, including playing Miss Hannigan in Annie and the Evil Queen in Snow White. She has also been the voice for characters in animated movies and TV shows.
Nanne has hosted TV and radio shows, too. She once had her own radio show and even got to interview the rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.
Melodifestivalen Highlights
Nanne is a true star of Melodifestivalen. She has taken part as a singer or a songwriter many times.
- 1986: "Eldorado" (with Sound of Music) – 4th place
- 1995: "Det Vackraste" (as a songwriter) – 2nd place
- 1996: "Den vilda" (with One More Time) – 1st place
- 1998: "Avundsjuk" (solo) – 4th place
- 2005: "Håll om mig" (solo) – 2nd place
- 2007: "Jag måste kyssa dig" (solo) – Made it to the "second chance" round
- 2019: "I Do" (as a songwriter) – 7th place
- 2020: "Carpool Karaoke" (solo) – Competed in the semi-finals
Because of her many great contributions, she is a member of the Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame.
Discography
Nanne has released many albums throughout her career, both with her bands and as a solo artist.
With Sound of Music
- Sound of Music (1986)
- Sound of Music II (1987)
With One More Time
- Highland (1992)
- Den vilda (1996)
- Living in a Dream (1997)
Solo Albums
- Cirkus Homo Sapiens (1998)
- Alla mina ansikten (2001)
- Alltid på väg (2005)
- Jag måste kyssa dig (2007)
- Drama Queen (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Nanne Grönvall para niños
