Sarah Dawn Finer
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| Sarah Dawn Finer | |
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 Dawn Finer being interviewed at Melodifestivalen 2009. |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 14 September 1981 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Soul, Pop |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Labels | Roxy |
| Website | www.sarahdawnfiner.com |
Sarah Dawn Finer, born 14 September 1981 in Stockholm, Sweden, is a singer, songwriter and actress. Sarah Dawn Finer has Russian and American heritage. Her grandparents emigrated from Russia to America, and her mother is American.[1]
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[edit] Career
When she was younger Dawn Finer played a role in the TV-series and movie "Berts dagbok". Her full-length debut album A Finer Dawn, released 30 May 2007, debuted at number two on the Swedish album charts.
Sarah's next album Moving On was released on 26 August 2009. The album included the title single "Moving On" and "Does She Know You".The album Moving On debut #1 on iTunes in its digital release on 17 August 2009. The CD version was released on 26 August 2009, debuting at number one in the Swedish Charts.
[edit] Melodifestivalen Participations
- Sarah Dawn Finer entered Melodifestivalen 2007 with the ballad "I Remember Love", which she co-wrote with Peter Hallström. The song qualified to the final in Globen, Stockholm from the semi final in Gävle. In the final, the song placed fourth and became a big chart success in Sweden, as well as sold gold.[2]
- Sarah competed once again in Melodifestivalen 2009 for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. Her song "Moving On" qualified to the final through the Andra Chansen round at Norrköping, placed 6th in the Final in Globen. Dawn Finer instead got the opportunity to present the Swedish votes in the Eurovision final on 16 May as a spokesperson. Her single "Moving On" reached #3 on the Swedish single charts. The single has also been released with remixes and an acoutic version.
- Dawn Finer will host Melodifestivalen 2012 along with Helena Bergström and Gina Dirawi.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2007: A Finer Dawn - #2 SWE
- 2009: Moving On - #1 SWE
- 2010: Winterland - #2 SWE
[edit] EPs
- 2005: Sarah Dawn Finer
[edit] Singles
- 2007: I Remember Love
- 2007: A Way Back To Love
- 2007: Stockholm By Morning
- 2008: Does She Know You
- 2009: Moving On
- 2009: Standing Strong
- 2010: Kärleksvisan
- 2010: I'll Be Your Wish Tonight
[edit] References
- ^ "Sweden is ready for MELODIFESTIVALEN 2009! (PART 1)". eurovision.tv. 2009-03-12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtDxzB71ZB8. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ^ hitparad.se - Svenska hitlistan
