Sonja Aldén facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sonja Aldén
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Sonja Aldén (2013)
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| Birth name | Sonja Annika Maria Aldén |
| Born | 20 December 1977 St Albans, Hertfordshire, England |
| Origin | Sweden |
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Sonja Annika Maria Aldén (born 20 December 1977) is a talented Swedish singer. She is well-known for taking part in the Swedish music competition Melodifestivalen several times. She also works with other singers like Shirley Clamp and Sanna Nielsen. Sonja has also written songs for other artists. For example, she helped write "Night of Passion" for the band The Poodles. This song was their entry in Melodifestivalen 2006.
When Sonja was a student, she went to the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm. This school is famous for its music education.
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Sonja Aldén and Melodifestivalen
Melodifestivalen is a big music contest in Sweden. The winner gets to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. Sonja Aldén has competed in this exciting event four times.
First Try in 2006
In Melodifestivalen 2006, Sonja used the stage name Sonya. She sang a song called "Etymon". Even though she performed well, she did not make it to the final round of the competition that year.
Return in 2007
Sonja came back to Melodifestivalen 2007 with a beautiful ballad called "För att du finns" (which means "Because you exist"). This song was very popular! It finished 4th in its semifinal in Örnsköldsvik. This meant it got a "Second Chance" spot, which is a special round where songs that didn't qualify directly can try again.
Back Again in 2012
After five years, Sonja returned to Melodifestivalen 2012. She sang "I din himmel" (meaning "In Your Heaven"). Unfortunately, this song also did not make it to the final.
Latest Appearance in 2020
On 26 November 2019, it was announced that Sonja would compete in Melodifestivalen 2020. She sang her song "Sluta aldrig gå" (meaning "Never stop walking") in the first semifinal. She finished in fifth place and did not qualify for the final.
Sonja's Music Albums
Sonja Aldén has released several albums during her career.
Solo Albums
| Year | Album | Peak Position |
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| 2007 | Till dig | 2 |
| 2008 | Under mitt tak | 3 |
| 2012 | I gränslandet | 12 |
| 2013 | I andlighetens rum | 4 |
| 2014 | Jul i andlighetens rum | 6 |
| 2017 | Meningen med livet | 10 |
Albums with Friends
Sonja has also made albums with her friends and fellow singers, Sanna Nielsen and Shirley Clamp.
| Title | Details | Peak positions |
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| Our Christmas (Sanna, Shirley & Sonja) |
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| Vår jul (Sanna, Shirley & Sonja) |
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6 |
Singles (Individual Songs)
Here are some of the individual songs Sonja Aldén has released.
| Year | Single | Peak Position | Album |
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| 2006 | "Etymon" (credited as Sonya) |
35 | |
| 2007 | "För att du finns" | 3 | |
| "Här står jag" | 16 | ||
| 2008 | "Nån som du" | 29 | |
| "Du får inte" | 17 | ||
| 2020 | "Sluta aldrig gå" | — |
As Sanna, Shirley, Sonja
| Year | Single | Peak Position | Album |
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| 2008 | "All I Want For Christmas" | 39 | Our Christmas |
| "My Grown Up Christmas List" | 41 |
See also
In Spanish: Sonja Aldén para niños
