Kristel Lisberg
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| Born | December 6, 1989 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
Kristel Lisberg (born 6 December 1989 in Tórshavn), is a Faroese singer, songwriter and optometrist. She currently lives in Denmark where she rose to fame after participating in the Danish version of X Factor.[1] In 2014 she released the single "Without You", and in 2015 the follow-up single "September".[2] She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2016, the Danish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Who Needs a Heart?".[3]
Kristel started performing at an early age together with her father Jens Lisberg, who is a well-known Faroese country singer.[4]
Discography
Extended plays
- 2003 – Ain't No Love
Singles
- 2003 – "Ain't No Love"[5]
- 2011 – "In the Lights"
- 2014 – "Without You"[6]
- 2015 – "September"[7]
- 2016 – "Who Needs a Heart"
- 2020 – "Contagious"
Honours
- 2015 - Nominated for the Faroese Music Awards in the category Best female singer
- 2012 - Nominated for the Planet Awards in the category Best new artist/band
References
- ^ http://www.billedbladet.dk/kendte/danmark/x-factor-kristel-sang-sig-ud-af-sorgen
- ^ https://play.spotify.com/artist/2Lki7GIEDaL4ewkWqmVeje
- ^ http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=10_acts_hoping_to_represent_denmark_in_2016
- ^ "Jens Lisberg" (in Faroese). Sørvágs Country & Blues Festivalur. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ^ "Kristel í X Factor". Vikublaðið (in Faroese). Miðlahúsið (paper) - Calameo (web). 21 December 2011. p. 2. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ Lindenskov, Eirikur (4 August 2014). "Kristel Lisberg við nýggjum staklag" (in Faroese). in.fo. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ September on YouTube