Staffan Olsson (born 21 February 1969), better known by his stage name Bosson, is a

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singer-songwriter.

Early life

His stage name comes from the fact that his father's first name is Bo – hence he is Bo's son.

Career

Bosson first gained nationwide fame in Sweden when he imitated

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in the first season of

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, performing " Black or White" and winning his semi-final. His big break as a solo artist came when composing and performing the song " One in a Million", from the album '' One in a Million'', which became a Top 10 hit in Europe and Asia in 2000 and 2001, which also appeared in the film ''

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''. He wrote it for his then-girlfriend

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, Miss Sweden 1998, and was nominated for a

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. Two years later, the successful follow-up ''

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'' was released, and in June 2007, he released his fourth album ''

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'' and in June 2013, he released his fifth album ''

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''. He served as an opening act for

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during her tour in 2000, and has toured with

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. He has also written songs for Amy Grant and the famous guitarist

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. As well as in his native

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, Bosson has achieved huge success and toured extensively in countries like Russia,

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and

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. He also performed with Dima Bilan.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Collaborations

* 2002: Emma Andersson featuring Bosson – Weightless * 2009: Elizma Theron featuring Bosson – One in a Million * 2016: Sunbeat featuring Bosson – Eagle in the Sky * 2017: Edgar featuring Bosson – My Love

Filmography

References

External links

*
Official Russian website

Fan site
{{Authority control 1969 births Living people Swedish pop singers Swedish male singers Swedish singer-songwriters Melodifestivalen contestants