Lisa Nilsson
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Singers · b. 1970

Lisa Nilsson

Swedish singer

Born
13 August 1970
Tyresö
Country
Sweden
Active
1989–
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Lisa Nilsson is a jazz musician who plays voice. Lisa Nilsson was born on 13 August 1970 in Tyresö. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Lean on Love” (1989) to “Samlade sånger på turné 2003 (Live)” (2014). Honours include Karamelodiktstipendiet (2017), Bellman Prize of the City of Stockholm (2021) and Litteris et Artibus.

My Lisa Karolina Nilsson (born 13 August 1970) is a Swedish singer. She was discovered by the producer William (Billy) Butt and she is perhaps best known in Sweden for her 1992 hit, Himlen runt hörnet, written by Mauro Scocco and Johan Ekelund. It was released in English in 1995, titled Ticket to Heaven. She has released four subsequent albums, Till Morelia in 1995, Viva in 2000, Små rum in 2002 and Hotel Vermont 609 in 2006, all in Swedish. A greatest hits compilation, Samlade sånger followed in 2003 and contained two new songs. Prior to Himlen runt hörnet she had released two English language albums, Lean on Love in 1989 and Indestructible in 1991, both released by William Butt. She also participated in Melodifestivalen 1989.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Lean on Love 1989
Indestructible 1990
Himlen runt hörnet 1992
Ticket to Heaven 1995
Till Morelia 1995
Viva 2000
Små rum 2001
Hotel Vermont 609 2006
Sambou Sambou 2009
Sånger om oss 2013
Samlade sånger på turné 2003 (Live) 2014

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Lisa Nilsson play?

Lisa Nilsson is known for playing voice.

When and where was Lisa Nilsson born?

Lisa Nilsson was born 13 August 1970 in Tyresö.

What are Lisa Nilsson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Lean on Love (1989), Indestructible (1990), Himlen runt hörnet (1992), Ticket to Heaven (1995) and Till Morelia (1995).

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