Ardis Fagerholm
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Ardis Fagerholm, born 8 March 1971, is a Swedish
pop singer.
In 1991 the American singer/arranger, Jon Berger, teamed with Ardis' to record her first demo.
In 1992 Stockholm Records
signed Ardis kicking her musical career into high gear. A collaboration
with producer Anders Hansson
which resulted in the debut album Love Addict in 1994. The Swedish audience first got acquainted with Ardis after the release of her version of the classic "Ain't Nobody's Business
". However, Ardis' big break was Shotgun, a song which was chosen as the theme on the soundtrack to film Vendetta. Shotgun became Ardis' second hit single and her break through in the charts.
The album "Love Addict" was released at the end of 1994. All songs on the album were written by Ardis, with the exception of Ain't Nobody's Business. The album went gold shortly after its release and Ardis was nominated for a Grammis
, the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Award
s. A tour started in late '94 and continued in to '95. The extensive tour gave audiences the opportunity to get familiar with the stage personality of Ardis, a personality that caught the fascination of the Swedish media. Her vibrant live performances and quiet lifestyle became fuel for further interest and mystique around Ardis.
In September 1996 Ardis released a single, Dirty, taken from the album "Woman", which was released in October. Every song on Woman has Ardis' signature on the songwriting credit. The production work is, as on Love Addict, done by Anders Hansson. However, this time no less than four producers were involved. About Woman, Ardis said that The songs are more varied and connected.
In 1998 Ardis released a single No Man's Land which was a soundtrack to the film "Hamilton
". After that film track, she withdrew from the public eye and onely appeared as a guest vocalist on Commonly Unique with The Real Group
in 2000 and Merit Hemmingsons album En Plats I Skogen in 2002.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
pop singer.
Biography
At the age of thirteen Ardis moved from the West Indian island Dominica to settle down in Sweden. Growing up on Motown and gospel-influenced American music, Ardis started writing songs and lyrics.In 1991 the American singer/arranger, Jon Berger, teamed with Ardis' to record her first demo.
In 1992 Stockholm Records
Stockholm Records
Stockholm Records is a Swedish subsidiary of Universal Music Group.The boutique label was originally launched in 1992 as an independent record company by its Swedish founders Ola Håkansson and Alexander Bard in partnership with the original distributor and investor Polygram in London.Håkansson and...
signed Ardis kicking her musical career into high gear. A collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration is working together to achieve a goal. It is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together to realize shared goals, — for example, an intriguing endeavor that is creative in nature—by sharing...
with producer Anders Hansson
Anders Hansson
Anders Hansson, born in 1976, is a Swedish politician of the Moderate Party. He has been a member of the Riksdag since 2006.- External links :*...
which resulted in the debut album Love Addict in 1994. The Swedish audience first got acquainted with Ardis after the release of her version of the classic "Ain't Nobody's Business
Ain't Nobody's Business
"Ain't Nobody's Business" or "Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness if I Do" is an eight-bar vaudeville blues song that became an early blues standard. It was written in the 1920s by pianist Porter Grainger, who had been Bessie Smith's accompanist, and Everett Robbins. The song was first recorded October 19,...
". However, Ardis' big break was Shotgun, a song which was chosen as the theme on the soundtrack to film Vendetta. Shotgun became Ardis' second hit single and her break through in the charts.
The album "Love Addict" was released at the end of 1994. All songs on the album were written by Ardis, with the exception of Ain't Nobody's Business. The album went gold shortly after its release and Ardis was nominated for a Grammis
Grammis
The Grammis Awards are the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony is generally held each year in February in Stockholm.The awards were established in 1969 and awarded until 1972 when they were cancelled....
, the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
s. A tour started in late '94 and continued in to '95. The extensive tour gave audiences the opportunity to get familiar with the stage personality of Ardis, a personality that caught the fascination of the Swedish media. Her vibrant live performances and quiet lifestyle became fuel for further interest and mystique around Ardis.
In September 1996 Ardis released a single, Dirty, taken from the album "Woman", which was released in October. Every song on Woman has Ardis' signature on the songwriting credit. The production work is, as on Love Addict, done by Anders Hansson. However, this time no less than four producers were involved. About Woman, Ardis said that The songs are more varied and connected.
In 1998 Ardis released a single No Man's Land which was a soundtrack to the film "Hamilton
Hamilton (film)
Hamilton is a 1998 Swedish action film directed by Harald Zwart, starring Peter Stormare, Mark Hamill and Lena Olin. The film was edited with additional scenes into a 6 hour long TV-series in 2001...
". After that film track, she withdrew from the public eye and onely appeared as a guest vocalist on Commonly Unique with The Real Group
The Real Group
The Real Group is a professional a cappella group from Sweden, consisting of five members: Emma Nilsdotter, Katarina Henryson, Anders Edenroth, Morten Vinther Sørensen, and Anders Jalkéus....
in 2000 and Merit Hemmingsons album En Plats I Skogen in 2002.