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Sandra Lyng
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Lyng in 2019
Background information
Birth name Sandra Lyng Haugen
Born (1987-04-18) 18 April 1987 (age 38)
Mosjøen, Norway
Genres Pop, dance
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2004–present

Sandra Lyng Haugen (born April 18, 1987) is a popular singer from Norway. She became famous after appearing on a TV show called Idol.

About Sandra Lyng

Sandra Lyng Haugen grew up in Mosjøen, a town in Norway. She became well-known in 2004 when she took part in the Norwegian TV show Idol: Jakten på en superstjerne. This show is like the American Pop Idol. Sandra finished in fourth place, which was a great achievement!

After Idol, Sandra released her first song, a summer hit called "Sommerflørt" in 2004. She sang this song with a musician named Phillip.

In 2005, her song "I morgen" was very popular. It stayed on the Norwegian music charts for 16 weeks and reached number 2! That same year, she released her first album, Døgnvill. This album was also a success, staying on the charts for 9 weeks and reaching number 10.

Later, in 2013, Sandra released another song called "PRTeY" with rapper Lazee. In 2023, Sandra took part in Melodi Grand Prix 2023, a big music competition in Norway. She sang the song "Drøm D Bort" but did not make it to the final round.

Sandra's Idol Performances

When Sandra was on Idol, she sang many different songs. Here are some of the songs she performed during the competition:

  • Auditions: "Foolish Games" by Jewel and "Think Twice" by Celine Dion.
  • Semi-finals: "My Immortal" by Evanescence.
  • Top 11: "Panic" by Venke Knutson.
  • Top 9: "Mysteriet Deg" by Lisa Nilsson.
  • Top 8: "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge.
  • Top 7: "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" by Cutting Crew.
  • Top 6: "Love Don't Cost a Thing" by Jennifer Lopez.
  • Top 5: "Love".
  • Top 4: "Can't Fight the Moonlight" by LeAnn Rimes and "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams.

Sandra's Music Albums

Sandra has released several albums during her career.

Year Album
2005 Døgnvill
2019 Julefantasi

She also appeared on a special album with other Idol finalists:

  • 2004: Idol: De Elleve Finalistene

Sandra's Hit Songs

Sandra has released many popular singles. Some of her songs have been very successful on music charts.

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NOR
FRA
POL
"Sommerflørt"
(with Philip)
2004 Skulk med stil
"I morgen"
(featuring Whimsical & Kleen Cut)
2005 Døgnvill
"Hjemsøkt" 2009 non-album single
"PRTeY" 2013
"Don't Care" 2014
"Play My Drum" 2015 2 70 8
  • ZPAV: Gold
"Night After Night" 9
"Moonrise" 2016 18
"Blue"
"LiQR"
"Bungalow"
(featuring Temur)
2017
"Har du plass?"
(with Halva Priset)
2022 37
"Drøm d bort" 2023
"Raggarnissen"
(with Staysman and Hagle)
2024 15
"—" means the song did not appear on the charts or was not released.

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See also

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