Calle Kristiansson (born 5 July 1988 in Kristianstad) is a Swedish singer, who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall.

Calle Kristiansson
Calle Kristiansson in 2009
Calle Kristiansson in 2009
Background information
Birth nameCalle Kristiansson
Born (1988-07-05) 5 July 1988 (age 36)
OriginKristianstad, Sweden
GenresRock
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2009–
LabelsSony Music
Websitewww.callekristiansson.com

Music

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One of the songs he performed in the Idol 2009 competition, Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis", was featured on the 12-track "Best of Idol 2009" compilation CD,[1] and three other 2010 compilations.[2] On 23December 2009 Kristiansson released his first studio album, containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol.[3]

He toured during 2010 with his band Calle & The Undervalleys. In 2011 they were credited by event organizers in one news report with "saving the festival" in the town of Hörby, when the headlining band was fired due to a conviction on a minor drugs charge.[4] The band released their new album "Valley Rally" in June 2011.[5] The band was featured at a 2012 four-day free festival in Kristianstad.[6]

Discography

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Albums

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Solo
  • 2009: Calle Kristiansson
  • 2013: Once in Kristianopel
As Calle & The Undervalleys
  • 2010: Shades of Blue
  • 2011: Valley Rally

Singles

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Solo
  • 2009: "Walking in Memphis"
  • 2013: "Where life begun"
As Calle & the Undervalleys
  • 2010: "Stars"
  • 2011: "Lonely mothers holy land"
  • 2012: "Back in the fast line"
Artist Collaborations

In compilation albums

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References

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  1. ^ "Det Bästa Från Idol 2009 (Album) Idol 2009". Columbia/BME. 18 November 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-02-10.
  2. ^ "Calle Kristiansson – Credits : AllMusic". AllMusic/Rovi. 2010. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  3. ^ "Calle Kristiansson (Album)". CDON.com. Columbia/SME. 23 December 2009. Archived from the original on August 27, 2010. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  4. ^ Karlsson, Jonas (13 May 2011). "Calle Kristiansson räddar torgfesten Skriv ut". Skånskan.se (in Swedish). Skånska Dagbladet. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
  5. ^ Sykes, Abigail (7 June 2011). "Calle Kristiansson släpper ny skiva – SommarRock Svedala". Skånskan.se (in Swedish). Skånska Dagbladet. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
  6. ^ Frödeberg, Simon (6 July 2012). "Festival i fyra dagar – Nöje –". Skånskan.se (in Swedish). Skånska Dagbladet. Retrieved 2012-11-05.