Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir
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Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir (born 16 October 1990 in Copenhagen
, Denmark
), widely known outside of Iceland as Yohanna, is an Iceland
ic singer who was chosen to represent her nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
in Moscow
, Russia
, with the song "Is It True?
", earning 2nd place.
, Iceland
, and started performing on stage at the age of nine after participating in singing classes. Her first album, titled Jóhanna Guðrún 9 was released in 2000 contained mostly international pop hits that had been translated into the Icelandic language. "Torn
", "Genie in a Bottle
" and "I'll Be There" are just a few of the songs that Jóhanna covered. She then went on to release one more album in addition to a Christmas album before stepping out of the spotlight. She also worked in Broadway theatre
before winning the Icelandic Eurovision competition.
Jóhanna's album Butterflies and Elvis marked her return to the spotlight in 2008. The album was released in Iceland
and Sweden
with her first single to be "I Miss You". Since Eurovision, Yohanna has performed in countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Turkey. On 12 May 2009, Jóhanna qualified for the Eurovision final after winning first place in the first semi-final. For the final in Moscow
, she was joined on stage by backing-vocalists Friðrik Ómar
, Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir, and Hera Björk
. She came in second place behind Norway, with 218 points. Her debut song, "Is It True?
" went on to become a top download on iTunes along with Norway's
.
Yohanna was Iceland's spokesperson at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
revealing the results of the Icelandic voting.
She participated in the Icelandic selection
for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
in Germany
. However, the entry went to Aftur heim, sung by Sigurjón's friends
.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
), widely known outside of Iceland as Yohanna, is an Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic singer who was chosen to represent her nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, with the song "Is It True?
Is It True?
"Is It True?" is a song by Icelandic singer Yohanna and was the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. The song was composed by Óskar Páll Sveinsson and won second place in the contest...
", earning 2nd place.
Background and career
Jóhanna was raised in HafnarfjörðurHafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður is a port town and municipality located on the south-west coast of Iceland, about 10 km south of Reykjavík....
, Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
, and started performing on stage at the age of nine after participating in singing classes. Her first album, titled Jóhanna Guðrún 9 was released in 2000 contained mostly international pop hits that had been translated into the Icelandic language. "Torn
Torn (Ednaswap song)
"Torn" is a song by the band Ednaswap from their debut album Ednaswap . It was their second single from that album, after "Glow". "Torn" was written by Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, and Phil Thornalley during a demo session in 1993 before Ednaswap was formed. The lyrics were written by Preven....
", "Genie in a Bottle
Genie in a Bottle
"Genie in a Bottle" is the second single by American pop recording artist, Christina Aguilera, taken from her self-titled debut album. It was co-written by David Frank, Steve Kipner, and Pamela Sheyne, and produced by Frank and Kipner respectively...
" and "I'll Be There" are just a few of the songs that Jóhanna covered. She then went on to release one more album in addition to a Christmas album before stepping out of the spotlight. She also worked in Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
before winning the Icelandic Eurovision competition.
Jóhanna's album Butterflies and Elvis marked her return to the spotlight in 2008. The album was released in Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
and Sweden
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....
with her first single to be "I Miss You". Since Eurovision, Yohanna has performed in countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Turkey. On 12 May 2009, Jóhanna qualified for the Eurovision final after winning first place in the first semi-final. For the final in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, she was joined on stage by backing-vocalists Friðrik Ómar
Friðrik Ómar
Friðrik Ómar Hjorleifsson is an Icelandic singer probably best known for representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.- Career :...
, Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir, and Hera Björk
Hera Björk
Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"...
. She came in second place behind Norway, with 218 points. Her debut song, "Is It True?
Is It True?
"Is It True?" is a song by Icelandic singer Yohanna and was the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. The song was composed by Óskar Páll Sveinsson and won second place in the contest...
" went on to become a top download on iTunes along with Norway's
Fairytale (Alexander Rybak song)
"Fairytale" is a song written and composed by Norwegian violinist/singer Alexander Rybak, and the first single from Rybak's debut album Fairytales...
.
Yohanna was Iceland's spokesperson at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
revealing the results of the Icelandic voting.
She participated in the Icelandic selection
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, selecting their entry through the national final Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011, organised by Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið .-Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011:...
for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. However, the entry went to Aftur heim, sung by Sigurjón's friends
Sigurjón's Friends
Sigurjón's Friends are an Icelandic tribute band. The band formed in early 2011 when the Icelandic singer Sigurjón Brink died days before he was to perform his entry "Aftur heim" in the Icelandic national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011. The band members were all friends of Sigurjón...
.
Album
| Year | Information | Sweden 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.... |
Sales and Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Butterflies and Elvis Butterflies and Elvis Butterflies and Elvis is the debut studio album by Icelandic singer Yohanna, released by Warner Music in Sweden and still being released in other European countries...
|
Swedish sales: 10,000 | |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Iceland Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population... |
IRE Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
SWI Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
DEN Denmark Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark... |
SWE 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.... |
NOR Norway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... |
FIN Finland Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside... |
BEL Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
GRE Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... |
EUR | |||
| 2009 | "Is It True? Is It True? "Is It True?" is a song by Icelandic singer Yohanna and was the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia. The song was composed by Óskar Páll Sveinsson and won second place in the contest... " |
1 | 28 | 49 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 14 | Butterflies and Elvis |
| "I Miss You" | 18 | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011 | "Nótt" | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-Album Single |