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Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the Norwegian
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in English, is a Norwegian music award presented to
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s. The award was established by the
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(IFPI), an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. First awarded in 1973, the prize honours musicians from the previous year; it is still awarded annually, usually in January or February. The Spellemann committee, composed of members of IFPI Norway and
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, manages the award and acts as the judge. 21 categories are currently awarded, in addition to other honorary and industry awards the committee may give. In 2020 and 2021, the award show was held digitally due to the
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Juries and scoring

Separate juries convene for each category. Members are confidential from both the general public and the other juries. The juries score each nominee separately, then convene to deliberate until there is a winner. Usually, three nominees are presented to the jury. The Spellemanns committee nominates three categories: Newcomer of the Year, Fiddler of the Year and Hit Artist. A nomination jury nominates the rest of the videos, which are then presented to the juries.


Newcomer Award

Starting in 2007, the winner of the Newcomer of the Year Award takes home a prize of 200 000 kroner. The scholarship is awarded by Gramo, a Norwegian music industry funding agency.


Multiple award winners

As of 2014, sixteen artists have won the prize more than five times.
Leif Ove Andsnes Leif Ove Andsnes (; born 7 April 1970) is a Norwegian pianist and chamber musician. Andsnes has made several recordings for Virgin and EMI. In 2012, Leif Ove Andsnes has signed to Sony Classical, and recorded for the label the "Beethoven Journey ...
has the most wins with 10 awards.


Broadcast channels

In 2011, the live award show returned to
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for the first time since 2001, and remained on the same channel afterwards. From 2002 to 2010, the show was broadcast on TV 2.


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Children's music

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Karoline Krüger Karoline Krüger (born 13 February 1970 in Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian singer, actress and composer. Career Krüger's first TV appearance was at the age of 11, in a youth show called ''Halvsju''. She got her breakthrough in 1988, first by ...
og Fru Nitters Rytmeorkester: ''Labyrinter!'' * Naboen Min: ''Rockesock'' (Winner) * Tonje Unstad: ''Musling med melk'' * Mandarinsaft: ''På vei te en venn''


Blues

* Ulf Myrvold: ''Old Memories'' * Geir Bertheussen Blues Express: ''Southside'' * JT Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters: ''Blue Eyed Soul Volume 1'' * Jørgen Sandvik: ''Permanent Vacation'' (Winner)


Country

* Hege Øversveen: ''Goodbye Yellow Roses'' *
Country Heroes A country is a distinct part of the world In its most general sense, the term "world" refers to the totality of entities, to the whole of reality or to everything that is. The nature of the world has been conceptualized differently ...
: ''Honky Tonk Tears'' *
Malin Pettersen Malin may refer to: Places * 4766 (1987 FF1) Malin, an asteroid, see List of minor planets: 4001–5000 * Rivière du Malin (Malin River), a tributary of Jacques-Cartier River, in Quebec, Canada * Malin, Homalin, Sagaing Region, Burma * Malin, ...
: ''References Pt. 1'' (Winner) *
The Northern Belle ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
: ''Blinding Blue Neon''


Electronica

* Fakethias: ''Attune'' *
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feat. Ricky: ''Go Down Judas'' (Winner) * Bjørn Torske: ''Byen'' *
Smerz Smerz is a Norwegian electronic music duo based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The two members, Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt, met at the University of Copenhagen and subsequently dropped out of school to pursue music. Smerz signed to X ...
: ''Have Fun''


Folk/traditional music

* Aslak Brimi Kvartett: ''Vev'' *
Johanne Flottorp Johanne is an Old French equivalent of Joanna that is now a common French Canadian female given name. Johanne as a given name *Johanne Bégin (born 1971), Canadian waterpolo player *Johanne Brekke, Welsh sport shooter *Johanne Deschamps (born 1959 ...
: ''Johanne Flottorp'' * Sudan Dudan: ''Heimen der ute'' * Marja Mortensson: ''Mojhtestasse – Cultural Heirlooms'' (Winner)


Indie/alternative

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Okay Kaya Kaya Wilkins (born August 14, 1990), better known as Okay Kaya, is a Norwegian-American musician from New Jersey. History Wilkins was born in New Jersey and raised in Nesoddtangen, 4 miles outside of Oslo. Raised by her mother along with 5 brot ...
: ''Both'' *
Thea Hjelmeland Thea Hjelmeland (born 1987 in Førde, Sogn og Fjordane) is a Norwegian musician, singer and songwriter, raised by an artist mother and a musician father. Career Her first album ''Oh, the third..'' was released in 2012.Boy Pablo: ''Soy Pablo'' *
Fay Wildhagen A fairy (also fay, fae, fey, fair folk, or faerie) is a type of mythical being or legendary creature found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, English, and French folklore), a form of spirit, o ...
: ''Borders''


Jazz

* Gurls: ''Run boy, run'' (Winner) * Moskus: ''Mirakler'' * Atomic: ''Pet Variations'' * Hanna Paulsberg Concept + Magnus Broo: ''Daughter Of The Sun''


Classical

* Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen & Ingrid Andsnes: ''Metamorfose'' *
Tora Augestad Tora Karen Elisabeth Augestad (born 10 December 1979) is a Norwegian mezzosoprano, musical conductor and actor. One of Norway's most established classical singers, she focuses on jazz, musical theater, contemporary music, and cabaret. Her stage ...
&
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra The Oslo Philharmonic (Oslo-Filharmonien) is a Norwegian symphony orchestra based in Oslo, Norway. The orchestra traces its roots to the Philharmonic Society founded in 1847 and the Christiania Musical Association co-founded by Edvard Grieg in 187 ...
: ''Portraying Passion'' (Winner) * Christian Ihle Hadland: ''Christian Ihle Hadland plays Domenico Scarlatti'' * Stavanger Symfoniorkester: ''Symphonic Dances''


Metal

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Aura Noir Aura Noir is a Norwegian black/thrash metal band from Oslo. Aura Noir is heavily influenced by early thrash bands such as Voivod, Slayer, Sodom and Kreator, to the latter they have also dedicated some of their songs. The band's main lyrical th ...
: ''Aura Noire'' * : ''Cenotaph Obscure'' (Winner) *
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: ''Agronomicon'' * Sylvaine: ''Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone''


Pop artist

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Sigrid Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse ''Sigríðr'', composed of the elements ''sigr'' "victory" and ''fríðr'' "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi. An Estonian and Finnish variant is Siir ...
: ''Raw EP'' *
Sondre Justad Sondre Justad (born 15 October 1990) is a Norwegian musician and songwriter. Biography Justad grew up in Henningsvær in Lofoten, Northern Norway and went to Videregående skole, upper secondary school in Bodø, Northern Norway. He began publ ...
: ''Ingenting i paradis'' *
Amanda Delara Amanda is a Latin feminine gerundive (i.e. verbal adjective) name meaning, literally, “she who must (or is fit to) be loved”. Other translations, with similar meaning, could be "deserving to be loved," "worthy of love," or "loved very much b ...
: ''Running Deep + Soldiers'' *
Emilie Nicolas Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn (born 26 November 1987) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bærum. She is best known for her jazz-inspired vocals and electronic sound. She has released 3 studio albums and has won 4 Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannprise ...
: ''Tranquille Emile'' (Winner)


Pop group

* Band of Gold: ''Where’s The Magic'' (Winner) *
Razika Razika was a Norwegian alternative indie pop band from Møhlenpris, Bergen with various indie rock, punk, ska and reggae influences. While their early work featured some tracks in English, they primarily composed songs in their native Norwegian. ...
: ''Sånn kjennes verden ut'' * Lemaitre: ''Lemaitre 2018'' *
Seeb Al-Seeb, As Seeb or As Sib ( ar, السيب) is a coastal fishing city, located several kilometres northwest of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 470,878. Landmarks include the Naseem Garden, the Royal ...
: '' Nice To Meet You''


Rock

* Oslo Ess: ''Frie radikaler'' *
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: ''Misanthropical House'' (Winner) * Årabrot: ''Who Do You Love'' *
Turbonegro Turbonegro (Turboneger in Norway) is a Norwegian rock band, active from 1989 to 1998 and from 2002 to the present. The band combines glam rock, punk rock, and hard rock into a self-described "deathpunk" musical style. History Early years (1 ...
: ''Rock’n’roll Machine''


Contemporary

* Kjell Tore Innervik: ''UTOPIAS — Radical Interpretations of Iconic Musical Works for Percussion'' * Telemark kammerorkester, dirigent Lars-Erik ter Jung: ''Chasing Strings'' *
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra The Oslo Philharmonic (Oslo-Filharmonien) is a Norwegian symphony orchestra based in Oslo, Norway. The orchestra traces its roots to the Philharmonic Society founded in 1847 and the Christiania Musical Association co-founded by Edvard Grieg in 187 ...
: ''Ørjan Matre: Konsert for orkester'' * Cikada strykekvartett /
Knut Olaf Sunde Knut (Norwegian and Swedish), Knud ( Danish), or Knútur (Icelandic) is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch first name, of which the anglicised form is Canute. In Germany both "Knut" and "Knud" are used. In Spanish and Portuguese Canuto is used wh ...
: ''Vertigo Room''


Urban

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MARS Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, only being larger than Mercury (planet), Mercury. In the English language, Mars is named for the Mars (mythology), Roman god of war. Mars is a terr ...
: ''MARS'' *
EMIR Emir (; ar, أمير ' ), sometimes transliterated amir, amier, or ameer, is a word of Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or cerem ...
: ''Mer av deg'' (Winner) *
Lil Halima Lil or LIL may refer to: Use as a short form of "little" Artists *Lill Babs, Swedish musician *Lil B, American rapper * Lil'B, Japanese pop duo *Lil Baby, American rapper *Lil Bibby, American rapper * Lil Bitts, Trinidadian musician *Lil ...
: ''Lil Halima 2018'' * Unge Beirut: ''Hevnen er søt, men jeg tilgir deg''


Viser (Vispop)

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Ingeborg Oktober Ingeborg is a Germanic feminine given name, mostly used in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, derived from Old Norse ''Ingiborg, Ingibjǫrg'', combining the theonym ''Yngvi, Ing'' with the element ''borg'' "stronghold, protection". Ingebjørg is ...
: ''Skjømmingsboka'' (Winner) * Ellen Sofie Hovland: ''Og solen renner over'' * Erik Lukashaugen: ''Vi eier skogene'' * Masåva: ''Masåva''


Open class

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Anja Garbarek Anja Garbarek (born 24 July 1970 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She was raised in Oslo. Career Garbarek's debut album, ''Velkommen Inn'' (1992), is sung in Norwegian. She subsequently released three original albums contai ...
: ''The Road Is Just A Surface'' * Geir Sundstøl: ''Brødløs'' (Winner) * Harpreet Bansal: ''Samaya'' * Amgala Temple: ''Invisible Airships''


Tonos composer prize

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Anja Garbarek Anja Garbarek (born 24 July 1970 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She was raised in Oslo. Career Garbarek's debut album, ''Velkommen Inn'' (1992), is sung in Norwegian. She subsequently released three original albums contai ...
: ''The Road Is Just A Surface'' * Geir Holmsen: ''Et stille sted'' *
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra The Oslo Philharmonic (Oslo-Filharmonien) is a Norwegian symphony orchestra based in Oslo, Norway. The orchestra traces its roots to the Philharmonic Society founded in 1847 and the Christiania Musical Association co-founded by Edvard Grieg in 187 ...
Ørjan Matre Ørjan Matre (born 6 December 1979 in Bergen) is a Norway, Norwegian contemporary composer. Biography Matre studied composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music from 1999 to 2005 with teachers such as Bjørn Kruse, Olav Anton Thommessen, Lasse ...
: ''Konsert for orkester'' (Winner) *
Arve Henriksen Arve Henriksen (born 22 March 1968) is a Norwegian trumpeter. Career Henriksen was born in Stranda and educated on the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium; he later studied music pedagogy, while he played in «Bodega Band» (1987 ...
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Eivind Aarset Eivind Aarset (born 23 March 1961) is a Norwegian guitarist who has worked with Ray Charles, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ute Lemper, Ketil Bjørnstad, Andy Sheppard, Mike Mainieri, Arild Andersen, Abraham Laboriel, Dhafer Youssef, Django Bates, and Nils ...
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Jan Bang Jan Bang (born 21 August 1968) is a Norwegian musician and record producer who has worked with Morten Harket, Sidsel Endresen, David Sylvian, Nils Petter Molvær, Arild Andersen, Bugge Wesseltoft, Arve Henriksen, and Erik Honoré. (in Norwegian) ...
/ Jez riley French: ''The Height Of The Reeds''


Songwriter

* Stig Joar Haugen: ''Midt Imellom Magisk Og Manisk'' *
Dagny Norvoll Sandvik Dagny Norvoll Sandvik (born 23 July 1990), known mononymously as Dagny, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She is known for her breakthrough single "Backbeat" (2016), EP ''Ultraviolet'' (2016) and debut studio album '' Strangers / Lovers'' (20 ...
: ''Dagny Låtskriver 2018'' *
Ina Wroldsen Ina Christine Wroldsen (born 29 May 1984), previously known simply as Ina, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She was a part of the electropop duo Ask Embla with Icelandic producer and songwriter Arnthor Birgisson. Career Wroldsen's caree ...
: ''Hex'' (Winner) *
Thea Hjelmeland Thea Hjelmeland (born 1987 in Førde, Sogn og Fjordane) is a Norwegian musician, singer and songwriter, raised by an artist mother and a musician father. Career Her first album ''Oh, the third..'' was released in 2012.Aurora An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as the polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of bri ...
/ director: Kinga Burza: "Queendom" * Hkeem / director: Thor Brenne: "Ghettoparasitt" (Winner) *
Sigrid Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse ''Sigríðr'', composed of the elements ''sigr'' "victory" and ''fríðr'' "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi. An Estonian and Finnish variant is Siir ...
/ director: AB/CD/CD: "
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Sondre Justad Sondre Justad (born 15 October 1990) is a Norwegian musician and songwriter. Biography Justad grew up in Henningsvær in Lofoten, Northern Norway and went to Videregående skole, upper secondary school in Bodø, Northern Norway. He began publ ...
/ director: Trond Kvig Andreassen: "Ikke som de andre"


Producer

* Aksel Carlson: For example
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Emilie Nicolas Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn (born 26 November 1987) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bærum. She is best known for her jazz-inspired vocals and electronic sound. She has released 3 studio albums and has won 4 Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannprise ...
, Arif &
Unge Ferrari Stig Joar Haugen (born August 2, 1990, in Hamar, Norway), known professionally as Unge Ferrari and Stig Brenner, is a Norwegian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Haugen debuted in 2015 with the EP ''Til mine venner''. It featured the breakthrough si ...
(Winner) *
Fay Wildhagen A fairy (also fay, fae, fey, fair folk, or faerie) is a type of mythical being or legendary creature found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, English, and French folklore), a form of spirit, o ...
: ''Borders'' * Kai Gundelach: ''Baltus'' *
Kåre Christoffer Vestrheim Kåre Christoffer Vestrheim (born 1969) is a Norwegians, Norwegian record producer, musician and composer from Sarpsborg, Norway. He plays guitar and Keyboard instrument, keyboards. He is also the co-founder of Propeller Recordings, which has relea ...
: For example
Anja Garbarek Anja Garbarek (born 24 July 1970 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She was raised in Oslo. Career Garbarek's debut album, ''Velkommen Inn'' (1992), is sung in Norwegian. She subsequently released three original albums contai ...
,
Emilie Nicolas Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn (born 26 November 1987) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bærum. She is best known for her jazz-inspired vocals and electronic sound. She has released 3 studio albums and has won 4 Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannprise ...
,
Håkon Kornstad Håkon Games Kornstad (born 5 April 1977 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, flute and live looping) and classically trained singer (tenor), known from bands such as Wibutee and Kornstad Trio, and col ...
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Batagraf Batagraf (established 2005 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian percussion ensemble, created and led by Jon Balke. Formed in 2003, the concept of the group was to research and investigate the relation between rhythm and language, inspired by various A ...


Lyricist

* Eduardo Andersen: ''La oss ta en idealist'' (Winner) *
Lars Saabye Christensen Lars Saabye Christensen (born 21 September 1953 in Oslo) is a Norwegian/Danish author. Saabye Christensen was raised in the Skillebekk neighbourhood of Oslo, but lived for many years in Sortland in northern Norway; both places play a major r ...
: ''Et stille sted'' *
Ina Wroldsen Ina Christine Wroldsen (born 29 May 1984), previously known simply as Ina, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She was a part of the electropop duo Ask Embla with Icelandic producer and songwriter Arnthor Birgisson. Career Wroldsen's caree ...
: ''Hex'' *
Odd Nordstoga Odd Nordstoga (born 10 December 1972) is a folk singer, musician, actor and editor from Vinje in Telemark, Norway. In 2004, he went from relative obscurity to becoming the country's biggest selling recording artist, with the phenomenal success o ...
: ''Kløyvd''


Album of the year

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Emilie Nicolas Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn (born 26 November 1987) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bærum. She is best known for her jazz-inspired vocals and electronic sound. She has released 3 studio albums and has won 4 Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannprise ...
: ''Tranquille Emilie'' (Winner) * Rotlaus: ''På vei'' *
Sondre Justad Sondre Justad (born 15 October 1990) is a Norwegian musician and songwriter. Biography Justad grew up in Henningsvær in Lofoten, Northern Norway and went to Videregående skole, upper secondary school in Bodø, Northern Norway. He began publ ...
: ''Ingenting i paradis'' *
Unge Ferrari Stig Joar Haugen (born August 2, 1990, in Hamar, Norway), known professionally as Unge Ferrari and Stig Brenner, is a Norwegian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Haugen debuted in 2015 with the EP ''Til mine venner''. It featured the breakthrough si ...
: ''Midt Imellom Magisk Og Manisk''


Breakthrough of the year & Gramo scholarship

* Boy Pablo (Winner) *
Lise Davidsen Lise Davidsen (born 8 February 1987 in Stokke) is a Norwegian opera singer. She came to prominence after winning the Operalia competition in London in 2015, and is known as a lyric dramatic soprano. Career Lise Davidsen was born in 1987 in S ...
* Kamelen * Rotlaus *
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Song

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Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
feat. Tomine Harket,
Au/Ra Jamie Lou Stenzel (born 15 May 2002), known by her stage name Au/Ra, is an Antiguan-German singer-songwriter. Stenzel released her first single "Concrete Jungle" in 2016, which quickly gained 15 million streams worldwide. She rose to prominenc ...
: "Darkside" *
Astrid S Astrid Smeplass (born 29 October 1996) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. In 2013, she placed fifth in the Norwegian version of '' Pop Idol'', entitled '' Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne''. In 2020, she released her debut studio album, ' ...
: "Emotion" *
Ina Wroldsen Ina Christine Wroldsen (born 29 May 1984), previously known simply as Ina, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She was a part of the electropop duo Ask Embla with Icelandic producer and songwriter Arnthor Birgisson. Career Wroldsen's caree ...
: "
Strongest "Strongest" is a song recorded by Norwegian singer and songwriter Ina Wroldsen. The song was released on 27 October 2017 and has peaked at number 2 in Norway. "Strongest" is Wroldsen's first solo release on Syco Music Syco Music is a defunc ...
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K-391 Kenneth Osberg Nilsen (born 2 November 1994), known professionally as K-391, is a Norwegian music producer. He is best known for his 2018 single "Ignite", a song featuring Alan Walker, Julie Bergan and Seungri which reached number one in Norway. ...
feat.
Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
,
Julie Bergan Julie Bergan (born 12 April 1994) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter born in Skien, Norway. Bergan started releasing covers on YouTube at the age of 16, eventually signing a record deal with Warner Music Norway in 2013. In 2015 she attained ma ...
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Seungri Lee Seung-hyun (; born December 12, 1990), better known by his stage names Seungri (Hangul: ) and V.I (when performing in Japan), is a former South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, businessman and sex offender convicted of facilitating prosti ...
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Ignite To ignite is the first step of firelighting. Ignite may also refer to: Music *Ignite (band), a melodic hardcore band from Orange County, California * ''Ignite'' (Econoline Crush album), 2007 * ''Ignite'' (Shihad album), 2010 * "Ignite" (Eir Aoi s ...
" *
Kygo Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll (born 11 September 1991), known professionally as Kygo (), is a Norwegian DJ and music producer. He garnered international attention with his December 2013 remix of the track "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran and his December 201 ...
, Miguel: "
Remind Me to Forget "Remind Me to Forget" is a song recorded by Norwegian record producer Kygo, featuring guest vocals from American singer Miguel. Written by David Phelan, Alex Oriet, Phil Plested and produced by Kygo, it was released on 16 March 2018 by Sony Musi ...
" * Mads Hansen: " Sommerkroppen" (Winner) *
Ruben Reuben or Reuven is a Biblical male first name from Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re'uven), meaning "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob. Variants include Rúben in European Portuguese; Rubens in Brazilian Portuguese ...
: "Walls" *
Seeb Al-Seeb, As Seeb or As Sib ( ar, السيب) is a coastal fishing city, located several kilometres northwest of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 470,878. Landmarks include the Naseem Garden, the Royal ...
,
Dagny Dagny () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Population Geography The river Aubetin flows northwestward through the commune. See also * Communes of the Seine-et-Marne departme ...
: "Drink About" *
Sigrid Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse ''Sigríðr'', composed of the elements ''sigr'' "victory" and ''fríðr'' "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi. An Estonian and Finnish variant is Siir ...
: "Strangers" *
Sondre Justad Sondre Justad (born 15 October 1990) is a Norwegian musician and songwriter. Biography Justad grew up in Henningsvær in Lofoten, Northern Norway and went to Videregående skole, upper secondary school in Bodø, Northern Norway. He began publ ...
: "Ikke som de andre"


Årets hederspris (Honorary Award of the year)

* DDE (Selected)


Årets Spellemann (Spellemann of the year)

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Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
(Selected)


2019

Nominees and winners: ;Barnemusikk (Children's music) *
Even Jenssen Even may refer to: General * Even (given name), a Norwegian male personal name * Even (surname) * Even (people), an ethnic group from Siberia and Russian Far East ** Even language, a language spoken by the Evens * Odd and Even, a solitaire game w ...
: ''Over byen'' *
Maria Solheim Maria Solheim (born 19 January 1982 in Alsvåg, Øksnes, Vesterålen) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She was discovered at 15 years old, by a travelling musician, singing her own songs in a small fishing village. She has released 7 solo album ...
and Silje Sirnes Winje: ''Bråkebøttebaluba'' (Winner) * Mr. E & Me: '' New Orchestral Hits 4 Kids'' (with
Kringkastingsorkesteret The Norwegian Radio Orchestra (Norwegian, ''Kringkastingsorkestret'', abbreviated as KORK) is a radio orchestra affiliated with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (''Norsk rikskringkasting AS'', or NRK). Its principal base is the ''Store Studi ...
) * Så rart!: ''På havets bunn''


Blues

* Busk,
Eriksen Eriksen may refer to: *Eriksen (surname) *Eriksen (duo), a Norwegian duo made up of Rita Eriksen and Frank Eriksen See also *Eriksen flanker task In cognitive psychology, the Eriksen flanker task is a set of response inhibition tests used to asse ...
, Sjøstrøm (Back Porch Republic): ''Hustle & Flow'' * Håkon Høye: ''Nights at the Surf Motel'' *
Ledfoot Tim Scott McConnell aka Tim Scott or Footless (born March 23, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and 12-string guitarist who performs since 2007 under the artist name Ledfoot and created the music genre Gothic blues. He calls himself the ...
: ''White Crow'' (Winner) * Viktor Wilhelmsen: ''Knip igjen øyan''


Country

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Jonas Fjeld Jonas Fjeld (born Terje Lillegård Jensen; 24 September 1952) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known in the English-speaking world for two albums recorded by Danko/Fjeld/Andersen, a collaboration with Canadian Rick ...
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Judy Collins Judith Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer-songwriter and musician with a career spanning seven decades. An Academy Award-nominated documentary director and a Grammy Award-winning recording artist, she is known for her ec ...
: ''Winterstories'' (with Chatham County Line) * Jørund Vålandsmyr & Menigheten: ''Til dere som er lykkelige'' (Winner) * Signe Marie Rustad: ''When Words Flew Freely'' * Unnveig Aas: ''Young Heart''


Electronica

* André Bratten: ''Pax Americana'' (Winner) * Carmen Villain: ''Both Lines Will Be Blue'' *
Chmmr ''Star Control II: The Ur-Quan Masters'' is a 1992 video game, the sequel to ''Star Control''. It was developed by Toys for Bob (Fred Ford (programmer), Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III) and originally published by Accolade (company), Accolade in 1 ...
: ''Try New Things'' *
Prins Thomas Thomas Moen Hermansen, recording under the name Prins Thomas, is a Norwegian record producer and DJ often associated with collaborator Hans-Peter Lindstrøm as Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas. Their music has been described as "space disco", and influenc ...
: ''Ambitions''


Folk/traditional music

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Hans Fredrik Jacobsen Hans Fredrik Jacobsen (born 8 September 1954) is a Norwegian musician and composer, best known for his work with his wife, the traditional folk singer Tone Hulbækmo, and with the medieval music group Kalenda Maya, as well as his concert and stu ...
: ''Øre'' * Helga Myhr: ''Natten veller seg ut'' * Moenje: ''Klarvær'' * Morgonrode: ''Morgonrode'' (Winner)


Indie/alternative

* Kongle: ''Skogen'' *
Konradsen Konradsen is a Norwegian musical duo founded by musicians Jenny Marie Sabel and Eirik Vildgren. They are both originally from northern Norway, but by the release of their debut album had relocated to Oslo. The group released its debut album, ''Sa ...
: ''Saints and Sebastian Stories'' (Winner) *
Pom Poko Pom or POM may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Pom (comics) (1919–2014), a Belgian comic strip writer and artist * Baby Pom, a fictional character in the British television programme ''Fimbles'' * Pom, a character in the video game ''Them's F ...
: ''Birthday'' * Tuvaband: ''I Entered the Void''


Jazz

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Elephant9 Elephant9 (established 2006 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian progressive/neo-psychedelic/jazz-rock trio which formed in 2006 under the name Storløkken/Eilertsen/Lofthus, for the members of the band, namely Ståle Storløkken (keyboard), Nikolai ...
: ''Psychedelic Backfire I'' * Gard Nilssen's Acoustic Unity: ''To Whom Who Buys a Record'' *
Maria Kannegaard Maria Kannegaard (born 6 October 1970) is a Danish-born Norwegian jazz musician and pianist. She has lived in Norway since age 10. She is known from her own ''Maria Kannegaard trio'' and cooperation with, among others Live Maria Roggen's ''LiveB ...
: ''Nådeslås'' * Mats Eilertsen Trio: ''And Then Comes the Night'' (Winner)


Classical

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Eldbjørg Hemsing Eldbjørg Hemsing (born 16 February 1990 in Nord-Aurdal, Norway) is a Norwegian violinist who has been since the age of 11, with her solo debut with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. She premiered several works by Tan Dun. She lives in Berlin. ...
: ''Tan Dun: Fire Ritual'' *
Lise Davidsen Lise Davidsen (born 8 February 1987 in Stokke) is a Norwegian opera singer. She came to prominence after winning the Operalia competition in London in 2015, and is known as a lyric dramatic soprano. Career Lise Davidsen was born in 1987 in S ...
: ''Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs / Wagner: Arias from Tannhäuser'' * Oslo filharmoniske orkester: ''Mahler Symphony No. 3'' (Winner) *
Vilde Frang Vilde Frang Bjærke (born 19 August 1986) is a Norway, Norwegian classical music, classical violinist. Early life and education Born in Oslo, Norway, Frang began playing the violin by the Suzuki method at the age of four. In the years 1993–2 ...
: ''Paganini & Schubert: Works for violin & piano''


Metal

* Gaahls Wyrd - ''GastiR - Ghosts invited'' (Winner) *
Kampfar Kampfar is a black metal band from Fredrikstad, Norway. According to their singer, Dolk, their name is an ancient Norse battle cry which means Odin or Wotan. The music of Kampfar can be described as black metal inspired by Norwegian folklore an ...
: ''Ofidians Manifest'' * Sâver: ''They Came With Sunlight'' * Sibiir: ''Rope''


Pop artist

* Bendik: ''Det går bra'' * Gabrielle: ''Snart, Gabby'' *
Ruben Reuben or Reuven is a Biblical male first name from Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re'uven), meaning "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob. Variants include Rúben in European Portuguese; Rubens in Brazilian Portuguese ...
: ''Melancholic'' *
Sigrid Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse ''Sigríðr'', composed of the elements ''sigr'' "victory" and ''fríðr'' "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi. An Estonian and Finnish variant is Siir ...
: ''
Sucker Punch A sucker punch (American English), also known as a dog shot, coward punch, king hit or one-punch attack (Australian and New Zealand English) or cold-cock (American English), is a punch made without warning or while the recipient is distracted, ...
'' (Winner)


Pop group

* Fieh: ''Cold Water Burning Skin'' *
Highasakite Highasakite is an indie pop and indie rock band from Norway. The band formed when vocalist and songwriter Ingrid Helene Håvik met drummer Trond Bersu whilst studying jazz at the Trondheim Jazz Conservatory. In 2010, after just six months, the d ...
: ''Uranium Heart'' * No. 4: ''Duell'' *
Seeb Al-Seeb, As Seeb or As Sib ( ar, السيب) is a coastal fishing city, located several kilometres northwest of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 470,878. Landmarks include the Naseem Garden, the Royal ...
: ''Seeb 2019'' (Winner)


Rock

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Backstreet Girls Backstreet Girls are a Norwegian Rock music, rock band. Formed in 1984, they have released 16 albums. History Backstreet Girls formed in 1984 and were influenced by the Ramones and Rose Tattoo. The band was formed in 1984 by brothers Pål Kri ...
: ''Normal is Dangerous'' * brenn.: ''Elsker'' (Winner) * Erlend Ropstad: ''Brenn siste brevet'' * Spielbergs: ''This Is Not The End''


Contemporary

* Cikada,
Lars Petter Hagen Lars Petter Hagen (born 2 August 1975) is a Norwegian contemporary composer, former director of the Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival and currently an adviser for the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Biography Hagen studied at the Norwegian Aca ...
: ''Hagen: Harmonium Repertoire'' * Peter Herresthal, Oslo filharmoniske orkester, Clémént Mao-Takacs: ''Kaija Saariaho: Graal théâtre - Circle Map - Neiges - Vers toi qui es si loin'' *
Øyvind Torvund Øyvind Torvund (born 1976 in Porsgrunn) is a Norwegian composer. He studied composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo) with Bjørn Kruse and Ivar Frounbergand, as well as at Berlin University of the Arts, Universität der Künste (Ber ...
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BIT20 Ensemble The BIT20 Ensemble is a contemporary music ensemble from Bergen, Norway, founded in 1989. It was formed in the merger of the quartet, Bit4, and Ensemble 20. The ensemble has headquarters at Grieghallen. During its history, BIT20 Ensemble has per ...
, Trond Madsen,
Kjetil Møster Kjetil Traavik Møster (born 17 June 1976) is a Norwegian jazz musician ( tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet and bass clarinet) and composer, known from bands like The Core, Ultralyd, Brat, Zanussi 5, and performance with Chick Corea at Mol ...
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Jørgen Træen Jørgen Træen also known by his stage name Sir Dupermann (born 15 April 1973) is a Norwegians, Norwegian record producer, musician (guitar, keyboards and bass guitar) and electronica artist from Bergen. He is best known for his work as a music p ...
: ''The Exotica Album'' (Winner) * Hvoslef Chambermusic Project: ''Hvoslef Chamber Works No. VI''


Urban

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Dutty Dior Kristoffer Castin Åman (born Kristoffer Eriemo, 30 November 1996 – 6 April 2024), known professionally as Dutty Dior, was a Norwegian rapper, singer and songwriter. During his career he was associated with SDKT Entertainment. Early life Åma ...
: ''Para / Normal'' * Isah: ''Sukkerspinn & Hodepine'' (Winner) *
Karpe Karpe (known as Karpe Diem in the period 2000–2018) is a rap group from Oslo, Norway made up of audiovisual artists Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid (b. 1984) and Chirag Rashmikant Patel (b. 1984). Biography Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid ...
: ''
Sas Plus/Sas Pussy ''Sas Plus/Sas Pussy'' (stylised as SAS PLUS / SAS PUSSY) is the second extended play (EP) by the Norwegian hip hop duo Karpe, composed of rappers Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid and Chirag Rashmikant Patel. It was released on February 22, 2019 ...
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Lil Halima Lil or LIL may refer to: Use as a short form of "little" Artists *Lill Babs, Swedish musician *Lil B, American rapper * Lil'B, Japanese pop duo *Lil Baby, American rapper *Lil Bibby, American rapper * Lil Bitts, Trinidadian musician *Lil ...
: ''Lil Halima 2019''


Viser (Vispop)

* Asbjørn Ribe: ''Blått & grønt & gult'' *
Benny Borg Benny Borg (born 13 November 1945) is a Swedish singer and composer. He was born in Gothenburg, but moved to Norway in 1968, and was married to Kirsti Sparboe from 1972 to 1978. He is known for his cooperation with the Dizzie Tunes, and with Gr ...
: ''En dag på jorden'' * Frida Ånnevik: ''Andre sanger'' (Winner) *
Hekla Stålstrenga Hekla Stålstrenga is a Norwegian folk and folk rock band specializing in North Norwegian traditional music. It was formed in 2008 as a duo by fiddler Ragnhild Furebotten and guitarist Tore Bruvoll. They had their first recording as a duo, for wh ...
: ''Elske og ære''


Open class

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Deathprod Deathprod is the musical pseudonym used by Norwegian artist Helge Sten for his ambient music project. He is married to Norwegian singer Susanna Wallumrød. Biography Sten began creating music under this name starting in 1991, culminating with a ...
: ''Occulting Disk'' * Erlend Apneseth trio: ''Salika, Molika'' (Winner) *
Ståle Storløkken Ståle Storløkken (born 22 February 1969 in Dombås, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (keyboards, organ and piano) and composer, known for collaborations with artists like Terje Rypdal, BigBang, Supersilent and Motorpsycho. Store Norske Leks ...
: ''The Haze Of Sleeplessness'' * Susanna & the Brotherhood of Our Lady: ''Garden of Earthly Delights''


Album

* Arif: ''Arif i Waanderland'' * Gabrielle: ''Snart, Gabby'' *
Karpe Karpe (known as Karpe Diem in the period 2000–2018) is a rap group from Oslo, Norway made up of audiovisual artists Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid (b. 1984) and Chirag Rashmikant Patel (b. 1984). Biography Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid ...
: ''
Sas Plus/Sas Pussy ''Sas Plus/Sas Pussy'' (stylised as SAS PLUS / SAS PUSSY) is the second extended play (EP) by the Norwegian hip hop duo Karpe, composed of rappers Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid and Chirag Rashmikant Patel. It was released on February 22, 2019 ...
'' (Winner) *
Sigrid Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse ''Sigríðr'', composed of the elements ''sigr'' "victory" and ''fríðr'' "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi. An Estonian and Finnish variant is Siir ...
: ''
Sucker Punch A sucker punch (American English), also known as a dog shot, coward punch, king hit or one-punch attack (Australian and New Zealand English) or cold-cock (American English), is a punch made without warning or while the recipient is distracted, ...
''


Breakthrough of the year & Gramo scholarship

* Bokassa * brenn. * *
Girl in Red Marie Ulven Ringheim (born 16 February 1999) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her indie pop project Girl in Red (stylized as girl in red). Her early EPs ''Chapter 1'' (2018) and ''Chapter 2'' (2019) were recorded ...
* Isah (Winner) *
Pom Poko Pom or POM may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Pom (comics) (1919–2014), a Belgian comic strip writer and artist * Baby Pom, a fictional character in the British television programme ''Fimbles'' * Pom, a character in the video game ''Them's F ...


Tonos composer prize

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Eirik Hegdal Eirik Hegdal (born 3 October 1973 in Gjøvik, Norway) is a Norwegian Jazz musician (saxophone), composer, arranger and music teacher, known from the band Dingobats (1995-2005) and as leader of Trondheim Jazz Orchestra (from 2002). Career After ...
: ''Musical Balloon'' *
Helge Iberg Helge Iberg (born 27 March 1954 in Skien, Norway) is a Norwegian contemporary composer. Iberg studied musicology, history of ideas and religious studies at the University of Oslo under the tutorship of composers Olav Anton Thommessen and Ragnar ...
: ''Helge Iberg: Songs from the Planet of Life'' (Winner) * Maja S.K. Ratkje: ''Sult'' *
Cecilie Ore Cecilie Ore (born 19 July 1954) is a Norwegian composer. Biography Cecilie Ore was born in Oslo, Norway, and studied piano at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. She also studied piano in Paris, and composition at the Institute of Sonology i ...
: ''Come to the Edge!''


Song

* Arif: "Hvem er hun" * Isah/
Dutty Dior Kristoffer Castin Åman (born Kristoffer Eriemo, 30 November 1996 – 6 April 2024), known professionally as Dutty Dior, was a Norwegian rapper, singer and songwriter. During his career he was associated with SDKT Entertainment. Early life Åma ...
: "Hallo" * KEiiNO: "
Spirit in the Sky "Spirit in the Sky" is a song by American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, originally written and recorded by Greenbaum and released in late 1969 from the album of the same name. The single became a gold record, selling two million copies f ...
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Kygo Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll (born 11 September 1991), known professionally as Kygo (), is a Norwegian DJ and music producer. He garnered international attention with his December 2013 remix of the track "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran and his December 201 ...
feat. Store P, Lars Vaular: "Kem kan eg ringe" *
Nicolay Ramm Nicolay André Ramm (born 23 December 1988 in Bærum) is a Norwegian journalist, recording artist, presenter, comedian and actor. Education and work He has a journalism degree from Oslo University College, and he has a theater degree from East ...
: "
Raske Briller This list shows the songs which have been number one on the official chart list (VG-lista) in Norway. The single list started in 1958, and the albums list in 1967. The show is broadcast every Wednesday by NRK P3, one of Norwegian Broadcasting C ...
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Rat City White Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It lies between West Seattle and Burien. The population was 16,631 at the 2020 census. White Center is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Rat City" ...
feat. Isak Heim: "Kind Of Love" *
Ruben Reuben or Reuven is a Biblical male first name from Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re'uven), meaning "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob. Variants include Rúben in European Portuguese; Rubens in Brazilian Portuguese ...
: "Lay By Me" (Winner) *
Sigrid Sigrid is a Scandinavian given name for women from Old Norse ''Sigríðr'', composed of the elements ''sigr'' "victory" and ''fríðr'' "beautiful". Common short forms include Siri, Sigga, Sig, and Sigi. An Estonian and Finnish variant is Siir ...
: "Don't Feel Like Crying"


Songwriter

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Gabrielle Leithaug Gabrielle Leithaug (born 10 January 1985 in Bergen, Norway) better known by her mononym artist name Gabrielle, is a Norwegian Electropop singer signed to Universal Music. Early life Gabrielle was born in Bergen and resided in Hordvik, a neighbou ...
(Gabrielle): ''Snart, Gabby'' * Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid and
Chirag Rashmikant Patel Karpe (known as Karpe Diem in the period 2000–2018) is a rap group from Oslo, Norway made up of audiovisual artists Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid (b. 1984) and Chirag Rashmikant Patel (b. 1984). Biography Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid ...
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Karpe Karpe (known as Karpe Diem in the period 2000–2018) is a rap group from Oslo, Norway made up of audiovisual artists Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid (b. 1984) and Chirag Rashmikant Patel (b. 1984). Biography Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid ...
): ''
Sas Plus/Sas Pussy ''Sas Plus/Sas Pussy'' (stylised as SAS PLUS / SAS PUSSY) is the second extended play (EP) by the Norwegian hip hop duo Karpe, composed of rappers Magdi Omar Ytreeide Abdelmaguid and Chirag Rashmikant Patel. It was released on February 22, 2019 ...
'' * Lars Reiersen (Larsiveli): ''Larsiveli 2019'' (Winner) * Sigrid Solbakk Raabe (Sigrid): ''
Sucker Punch A sucker punch (American English), also known as a dog shot, coward punch, king hit or one-punch attack (Australian and New Zealand English) or cold-cock (American English), is a punch made without warning or while the recipient is distracted, ...
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Music video

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Anna of the North Anna of the North is the solo project of Anna Lotterud, an Oslo-based Norwegian singer-songwriter from Gjøvik. Originally formed as a duo with producer Brady Daniell-Smith in 2014, their debut studio album ''Lovers (Anna of the North album), L ...
(director: Noah Lee: "Leaning On Myself" (Winner) * Bigbang (director: Lasse Gretland): "Bells" * Boy Pablo (director: Julian Vargas, Bjarne Anmarkrud and
Harry Hambley Harry may refer to: TV shows *Harry (American TV series), ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin *Harry (British TV series), ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons *Harry ...
: "Feeling Lonely" * Lars Vaular (director: onzonz): "Kroppsspråk"


Producer

* Aksel Carlson: ''Aksel Carlson'' *
Cashmere Cat Magnus August Høiberg (born 29 November 1987), known professionally as Cashmere Cat, is a Norwegian DJ, record producer, songwriter and musician. He is best known for producing songs for artists including Kanye West, The Kid Laroi, Selena Gomez ...
: ''Cashmere 2019'' *
Martin Sjølie Martin Sjølie (born April 25, 1979 in Bærum, Norway) is a Norwegian songwriter and record producer, most known for his work with artists Sigrid, Maria Mena and Dotan. Although he is based at his own Studio in the Park, in Oslo, Norway, he m ...
: ''Martin Sjølie'' (Winner) * Morten Gillebo: ''Morten Gillebo''


Lyricist

* Arif Salum: ''Arif i Waanderland'' * Frida Ånnevik: ''Andre sanger'' *
Emilie Stoesen Christensen Emilie Stoesen Christensen (born 1986 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz singer and actor, the daughter of Jazz drummer Jon Christensen (1943–2020) and actress Ellen Horn (b. Stoesen in 1951), and half sister of Theater director Kjersti H ...
(No. 4): ''Duell'' * Signe Marie Rustad: ''When Words Flew Freely'' (Winner)


Honorary Award

* Oslo-Filharmonien (Selected)


Spellemann

* Sigrid Solbakk Raabe (Selected)


2020

Nominees:


Children's music

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hei kalas Hei is the Norwegian word for "Hi" or "Hello". It is less formal than for example "God Dag" Which means Good Day. It may also refer to: Companies and organizations * HEI Hospitality, an American hotel owner and operator * Hawaiian Electric Indu ...
: ''hvorfor er jeg allergisk?'' *
Aslak Brimi Óslác is a theophoric Anglo-Saxon given name, cognate to Old Norse ''Ásleikr''/''Áslákr'' (Latinised ''Ansleicus'', modern Scandinavian ''Aslak'') and to Old High German ''Ansleh'' (''Anslech'', ''Ansleccus''). It is composed of ''aesir, ós'' ...
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Mari Midtli Mari may refer to: Places *Mari, Paraíba, Brazil, a city *Mari, Cyprus, a village *Mari, Greece, a village, site of ancient town of Marius (Laconia), Marius *Mari, Iran (disambiguation), places in Iran *Mari, Punjab, a village and a union counc ...
: ''Huldra Hildur'' *
Sarah Camille Sarah (born Sarai) is a biblical matriarch and prophetess, a major figure in Abrahamic religions. While different Abrahamic faiths portray her differently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all depict her character similarly, as that of a pi ...
: ''Spor av dråper og røde nebb'' * Andreas Ihlebæk: ''Northern Lullabies''


Blues

* The Bills: ''Til The Blues Have Gone'' * Daniel Eriksen: ''Barefoot Among Scarecrows'' *
Knut Reiersrud Knut Reiersrud (born 12 February 1961) is a Norwegian blues guitarist. His work also incorporates elements of Norwegian traditional music and African music. Reiersrud has recorded and played with David Lindley, the Blind Boys Of Alabama, Rickie ...
: ''Ballads and Blues from the 20's Vol. 1'' *
TORA Tora or TORA may refer to: People * Tora (given name), female given name * Tora (surname) * Tora people of Arabia and northern Africa * Torá language, an extinct language once spoken in Brazil Places * Tora, Benin, in Borgou Department * Tora, ...
: ''Girls''


Country

* Sweetheart: ''Sweetheart'' *
Malin Pettersen Malin may refer to: Places * 4766 (1987 FF1) Malin, an asteroid, see List of minor planets: 4001–5000 * Rivière du Malin (Malin River), a tributary of Jacques-Cartier River, in Quebec, Canada * Malin, Homalin, Sagaing Region, Burma * Malin, ...
: ''Wildhorse'' *
Darling West Darling is a term of endearment of Old English origin. Darling or Darlin' or Darlings may also refer to: People *Darling (surname) *Darling Jimenez (born 1980), American boxer *Darling Légitimus (1907–1999), French actress Places Australia ...
: ''We'll Never Know Unless We Try'' * Johan Berggren: ''Lilyhamericana''


Electronica

* Gundelach: ''My Frail Body'' *
Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas is a musical collaboration between Norwegian producers Hans-Peter Lindstrøm and Prins Thomas. Their style of music is often termed "space disco" with influences including electro, fusion, prog and krautrock Krautr ...
: ''III'' * Niilas: ''Also This Will Change'' * Fredfades &
Jawn Rice Jawn is a slang term local to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley that may refer to a thing, place, person, or event, substituting for a specific name. Jawn is a context-dependent substitute noun; a noun that substitutes for other nouns. Jawn c ...
: ''Luv Neva Fades''


Folk/traditional music

* Britt Pernille Frøholm: ''Fokhaugen'' * Mads Erik Odde: ''Logne slåttar'' * Ronny Kjøsen: ''BoneBohem'' *
Johanne Flottorp Johanne is an Old French equivalent of Joanna that is now a common French Canadian female given name. Johanne as a given name *Johanne Bégin (born 1971), Canadian waterpolo player *Johanne Brekke, Welsh sport shooter *Johanne Deschamps (born 1959 ...
/ Åsmund Solberg: ''Heimespel''


Hip Hop

* Musti: ''Qoyskayga'' * S1sco: ''S1sco 2020'' *
Cezinando Kristoffer Cezinando Karlsen (born August 3, 1995 in Oslo), known professionally as Cezinando, is a Norwegian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He has a Norwegian mother and a Portuguese father, and spent a part of his childhood in Lisbon. He has w ...
: '' Et godt stup i et grunt vann'' *
Dutty Dior Kristoffer Castin Åman (born Kristoffer Eriemo, 30 November 1996 – 6 April 2024), known professionally as Dutty Dior, was a Norwegian rapper, singer and songwriter. During his career he was associated with SDKT Entertainment. Early life Åma ...
: ''Komma, moshpit, status, kaotisk eleganse''


Indie/alternative

* Nils Bech: ''Foolish Heart'' * Das Body: ''Peregrine'' * Siv Jakobsen: ''A Temporary Soothing'' *
Okay Kaya Kaya Wilkins (born August 14, 1990), better known as Okay Kaya, is a Norwegian-American musician from New Jersey. History Wilkins was born in New Jersey and raised in Nesoddtangen, 4 miles outside of Oslo. Raised by her mother along with 5 brot ...
: ''Watch This Liquid Pour Itself''


Jazz

* Gard Nilssen's Supersonic Orchestra: ''If You Listen Carefully the Music is Yours'' * Møster!: ''Dust Breathing'' *
Harald Lassen Harald Lassen (born 13 March 1987 in Kristiansand, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician, composer and band leader. Besides leading his own band LASSEN, he has also been a part of bands such as Pixel, Mopti (feat. Bendik Baksaas on the album ' ...
: ''Human samling'' * Maria Kannegaard Trio: ''Sand i en vik''


Classical

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Arve Tellefsen Arve Tellefsen () (born 14 December 1936) is a Norwegian violinist who has worked with conductors such as Mariss Jansons, Arvid Jansons, Herbert Blomstedt, Gary Bertini, Evgeny Svetlanov, Bryden Thomson, Neeme Järvi, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Paavo B ...
, Kaare Ørnung: ''Haijn Kaare Ørnung å Æ'' * Sandra Lied Haga: ''Sandra Lied Haga'' *
Edward Gardner Edward Gardner may refer to: * Edward W. Gardner (1867–1932), American balkline and straight rail billiards champion * Edward Joseph Gardner (1898–1950), U.S. Representative from Ohio * Ed Gardner (1901–1963), American actor, director and wr ...
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Bergen filharmoniske orkester The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra is a Norwegian orchestra based in Bergen. Its principal concert venue is the Grieg Hall. History Established in 1765 under the name ''Det Musicalske Selskab'' (The Musical Society), it later changed its name to ...
: ''Benjamin Britten: Peter Grimes'' *
Eldbjørg Hemsing Eldbjørg Hemsing (born 16 February 1990 in Nord-Aurdal, Norway) is a Norwegian violinist who has been since the age of 11, with her solo debut with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. She premiered several works by Tan Dun. She lives in Berlin. ...
, Simon Trpčesju: ''Grieg: The Violin Sonatas''


Metal

* Ormskrik: ''Ormskrik'' * Enslaved: ''Utgard'' * Okkultokrati: ''La Ilden Lyse'' *
Beaten To Death Battery is a criminal offense involving unlawful physical contact, distinct from assault which is the act of creating apprehension of such contact. Battery is a specific common law offense, although the term is used more generally to refer t ...
: ''Laat maar, ik verhuis naar het bos''


Pop

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Sondre Lerche Sondre Lerche (; born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist, now based in Los Angeles, California. He has released nine studio albums. Early life Growing up in a suburb of Bergen, Lerche was heavily influenced by 1980s ...
: ''Patience'' *
Annie Annie may refer to: People and fictional characters * Annie (given name), a given name and a list of people and fictional characters with the name * Annie (actress) (born 1975), Indian actress * Annie (singer) (born 1977), Norwegian singer The ...
: ''Dark Hearts'' *
Emilie Nicolas Emilie Nicolas Kongshavn (born 26 November 1987) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter from Bærum. She is best known for her jazz-inspired vocals and electronic sound. She has released 3 studio albums and has won 4 Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannprise ...
: ''Let her Breathe'' *
SKAAR Skaar may refer to: *Skaar (comics), a fictional character from Marvel Comics *Skaar Ridge, a ridge on the southeast side of Mount Augusta in Queen Alexandra Range *Bryn Christopher or Skaar, British singer People with the surname *Andrew O. Skaar ...
: ''The Other Side Of Waiting''


Rock

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Motorpsycho Motorpsycho may refer to: * Motorpsycho (band), a Norwegian rock band * ''Motorpsycho'' (film), a 1965 film by Russ Meyer * ''Motorpsycho Presents The International Tussler Society'', a 2004 album by The International Tussler Society * "Motorpsych ...
: ''The All Is One'' * Daufødt: ''1000 Island'' *
The Good The Bad and The Zugly ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
: ''Algorithm & Blues'' * Undergrünnen: ''Ein revnande likegyldighet''


R and B/Soul

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EHI Ehi or EHI may refer to: * Ehi (biblical figure), a minor Old Testament figure * Ehi (spirit), the name of a personal spirit in some West African religious beliefs * Endurmenntun Háskóla Íslands, a continuing education centre operated by the Uni ...
: ''Toni Braxton'' *
Lido Lido may refer to: Geography Africa * Lido, a district in the city of Fez, Morocco Asia * Lido, an area in Chaoyang District, Beijing * Lido, a cinema theater in Siam Square shopping area in Bangkok * Lido City, a resort in West Java owned by MN ...
: ''Peder'' * Ivan Ave: ''Double Goodbyes'' * Natnael: ''Mannekeng''


Contemporary

* Tøyen Fil og Klafferi: ''otanisk hage'' * Christian Wallumrød Ensemble: ''Many'' * Kim Myhr &
Australian Art Orchestra The Australian Art Orchestra (AAO) is one of Australia's leading contemporary ensembles. Founded by pianist Paul Grabowsky in 1994, it has been led by composer/trumpeter/sound artist Peter Knight since 2013 and led by pianist/composer/producer A ...
: ''Vesper'' * Det Norske Solistkor: ''Lament''


Viser (Vispop)

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Valkyrien Allstars Valkyrien Allstars (established 2003 in Oslo, Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of ...
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Marthe Wang Marthe Haaland Wang (born 25 October 1990 in Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and the cousin of upright bassist Ellen Andrea Wang. Biography Wang released her debut album ''Ut Og Se Noe Annet'' (2017). The album was well receiv ...
: ''Bakkekontakt'' * Terje Norum og
Trond Granlund Trond Granlund (born in Oslo, Norway on 29 July 1950)Ballad.no: Trond Granlund biography
: ''Skogslusken'' * Stein Torleif Bjella: ''Øvre-Ål Toneakademi''


Open class

* Hedvig Mollestad: ''Ekhidna'' *
Stian Westerhus Stian Westerhus (born 2 April 1979) is a Norwegian guitarist known for his experimental style, explored with keyboardist Øystein Moen in the bands Jaga Jazzist and Puma and with Sidsel Endresen, Nils Petter Molvær, Arve Henriksen, Jan Bang, a ...
: ''Redundance'' * Mimmi: ''Semper Eadem'' *
Jaga Jazzist Jaga Jazzist (also known as Jaga) is a Norwegian experimental jazz band, that rose to prominence when the BBC named their second album, ''A Livingroom Hush'' (Smalltown Supersound/Ninja Tune), the best jazz album of 2002. (in Norwegian) Biograph ...
: ''Pyramid''


Breakthrough of the year & Gramo scholarship

* Musti * S1sco * Sebastian Zalo * Bølgen *
SKAAR Skaar may refer to: *Skaar (comics), a fictional character from Marvel Comics *Skaar Ridge, a ridge on the southeast side of Mount Augusta in Queen Alexandra Range *Bryn Christopher or Skaar, British singer People with the surname *Andrew O. Skaar ...
* Ringnes-Ronny


Tonos composer prize

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Henrik Ødegaard Henrik Ødegaard (born February 12, 1988) is a Norwegian ice hockey player who is currently playing for Frisk Asker of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. After playing professionally in the Norwegian GET-ligaen for Ishockeyklubben Sparta Sarpsborg and F ...
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Daniel Herskedal Daniel Herskedal (born 2 April 1982) is a Norwegian jazz tubist. He is regarded as one of the most talented jazz tubists in Norway. Career Herskedal started playing the French horn as a boy, then later took up the tuba. He started formal studi ...
: ''Call For Winter'' * Andreas Rotevatn: ''alea iacta est'' * Maja S.K. Ratkje: ''Maja S. K. Ratkje: Works for String Orchestra''


Song

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Dagny Dagny () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Population Geography The river Aubetin flows northwestward through the commune. See also * Communes of the Seine-et-Marne departme ...
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CLMD Martin Danielle (born 22 January 1988), commonly known by his stage name CLMD is a Norwegian music producer, DJ, songwriter and artist. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic music project CLMD, and he founded and manages record ...
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Tungevaag Martin Tungevåg (born July 9, 1993), known professionally as Martin Tungevaag or simpily Tungevaag, is a Norwegian DJ and music producer who placed at number #89 on the ''DJ Mag'' top 100 DJs list. He has achieved success in Europe, Asia and S ...
: "DANCE" *
TIX Andreas Andresen Haukeland (born 12 April 1993), better known as Tix (stylized as TIX), is a Norwegian singer. He represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Fallen Angel". He has Tourette syndrome, a condition charact ...
: "Karantene" *
TIX Andreas Andresen Haukeland (born 12 April 1993), better known as Tix (stylized as TIX), is a Norwegian singer. He represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Fallen Angel". He has Tourette syndrome, a condition charact ...
: "Kaller på deg" * Frida Ånnevik &
Chris Holsten Christoffer "Chris" (Neymar) Holsten (born May 4, 1993) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and producer.
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Julie Bergan Julie Bergan (born 12 April 1994) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter born in Skien, Norway. Bergan started releasing covers on YouTube at the age of 16, eventually signing a record deal with Warner Music Norway in 2013. In 2015 she attained ma ...
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Seeb Al-Seeb, As Seeb or As Sib ( ar, السيب) is a coastal fishing city, located several kilometres northwest of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 470,878. Landmarks include the Naseem Garden, the Royal ...
: "Kiss Somebody" *
Kygo Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll (born 11 September 1991), known professionally as Kygo (), is a Norwegian DJ and music producer. He garnered international attention with his December 2013 remix of the track "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran and his December 201 ...
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OneRepublic OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002. It consists of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Tedder, lead guitarist and violist Zach Filkins, rhythm guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellis ...
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Lose Somebody "Lose Somebody" is a song by Norwegian DJ Kygo and American band OneRepublic. It was released through Sony Music on 15 May 2020 as the fifth single from Kygo's third studio album '' Golden Hour''. The song was written by Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, Phili ...
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Alan Walker Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997) is a British-born Norwegian music producer and DJ primarily known for the critically acclaimed single " Faded" (2015), which was certified platinum in 14 countries. He has also made several songs including ...
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Ava Max Amanda Ava Koci (born Amanda Koçi; February 16, 1994), known professionally as Ava Max, is an American singer and songwriter. She signed with Atlantic Records in 2016, through which she released her breakthrough single "Sweet but Psycho" in ...
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Alone, Pt. II "Alone, Pt. II" is a song by British-Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker and American singer Ava Max, released by Sony Music on 27 December 2019. It is a sequel to Walker's single " Alone" (2016). A sequel to the song, named Better Of ...
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Songwriter

* Nicolas Pablo Munoz: ''Wachito Rico'' * Kristoffer Cezinando Karlsen: '' Et godt stup i et grunt vann'' *
Sondre Lerche Sondre Lerche (; born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist, now based in Los Angeles, California. He has released nine studio albums. Early life Growing up in a suburb of Bergen, Lerche was heavily influenced by 1980s ...
: ''Patience'' *
Anne Lilia Berge Strand Anne Lilia Berge Strand (born 21 November 1977), known professionally as Annie, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ. She began her recording career in 1999 with the underground hit single " The Greatest Hit" and gained int ...
: ''Dark Hearts''


Music video of the year

* Boy Pablo, director: Eivind Landsvik: "Hey girl" * B-boy Myhre ft.
Cezinando Kristoffer Cezinando Karlsen (born August 3, 1995 in Oslo), known professionally as Cezinando, is a Norwegian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He has a Norwegian mother and a Portuguese father, and spent a part of his childhood in Lisbon. He has w ...
, director: Håkon Hoffart: "Gammel person" *
Girl in Red Marie Ulven Ringheim (born 16 February 1999) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her indie pop project Girl in Red (stylized as girl in red). Her early EPs ''Chapter 1'' (2018) and ''Chapter 2'' (2019) were recorded ...
, director: Niels Windfeldt: "Rue" * Lokoy & Safario, director: Lasse Lokøy, Kacper Tratkowski, Erik Matthew Cannon, Viktor Lier, Samuel Rud Dale: "Both Eyes"


Producer

* Thomas Kongshavn: ''Thomas Kongshavn'' *
Matias Tellez Matias Tellez is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. Matias is one of the many young artists that the press have called the Bergen Wave. His music contains elements of pop, rock and Tropicália. He released solo music unt ...
: ''Matias Téllez produsent 2020'' * Ole Torjus Hofvind: ''Ole Torjus 2020'' *
Lars Horntveth Lars Horntveth (born 10 March 1980 in Tønsberg, Norway) is a Norwegian musician (saxophones, clarinet, percussion and guitar), band leader, and composer. He is the younger brother of tubaist Line Horntveth, but best known as a key member of the ...
: ''Pyramid''


Lyricist

* Ugbad Yusuf Mustafa: ''Qoyskayga'' * Tuva Livsdatter Syvertsen: ''Slutte og byne'' * Kristoffer Cezinando Karlsen: '' Et godt stup i et grunt vann'' *
Sondre Lerche Sondre Lerche (; born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist, now based in Los Angeles, California. He has released nine studio albums. Early life Growing up in a suburb of Bergen, Lerche was heavily influenced by 1980s ...
: ''Patience''


Honorary Award

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Mayhem (band) Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Langhus in 1984. They were one of the founders of the Norwegian black metal scene and their music has strongly influenced the black metal genre. Mayhem's early career was highly controversial, pr ...


Spellemann

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TIX Andreas Andresen Haukeland (born 12 April 1993), better known as Tix (stylized as TIX), is a Norwegian singer. He represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Fallen Angel". He has Tourette syndrome, a condition charact ...
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References

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External links


Official website
Awards established in 1973 1973 establishments in Norway Norwegian music awards