Famous Danish Singers

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King Diamond
(Lead Vocalist and Lyricist for Both 'Mercyful Fate' and 'King Diamond')
King Diamond
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Birthdate: June 14, 1956
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hvidovre, Denmark
Kim Petersen AKA King Diamond is as popular for his creepy Gothic face-painted look as he is for his heavy metal tracks. The Danish singer, who performs as part of the bands Mercyful Fate and King Diamond, claims he has had paranormal experiences and also follows Satanism and the occult.
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(Singer-songwriter)
MØ
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Birthdate: August 13, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ubberud, Denmark

MØ is a Danish singer-songwriter best known for her collaborations with world-renowned artistes like Iggy Azalea, Justin Bieber, and DJ Snake. She achieved international recognition in 2015 when she co-wrote and provided vocals for Lean On, which featured on music charts around the world. MØ has won several prestigious awards such as the Billboard Music Award and Danish Music Awards.

 3 
Lukas Forchhammer
(Lead Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist for the Danish Band ‘Lukas Graham’)
Lukas Forchhammer
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Birthdate: September 18, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Freetown Christiania, Denmark

Lukas Forchhammer is a Danish singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and former actor. He is credited with forming the popular Danish band Lukas Graham, where he serves as a multi-instrumentalist and lead singer. He formed the band along with his friends from high school. As a child, Lukas had appeared in the first three of the famous Krummerne film series.

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 4 
Clara Rugaard
(Danish Singer and Actress)
Clara Rugaard
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Birthdate: December 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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 5 
Alba August
(Danish-born Swedish Singer and Actress)
Alba August
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Birthdate: June 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 6 
Agnes Obel
(Danish SInger-Sngwriter Known for Her Hit Debut Album 'Philharmonics')
Agnes Obel
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Birthdate: October 28, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Gentofte, Denmark

Agnes Obel is a Danish musician, singer, and songwriter. She achieved national recognition in 2011 when she won five prizes at the Danish Music Awards that year. Her third studio album Citizen of Glass earned her critical acclaim as well as the IMPALA Album of the Year Award in 2016.

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René Dif
(Danish Musician, Singer-Songwriter, DJ and Male Lead Vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance Group 'Aqua')
René Dif
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Birthdate: October 17, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

René Dif is a Danish singer-songwriter, DJ, musician, and actor. He is best known for his association with the popular Danish-Norwegian eurodance group Aqua, where he performs as the male lead vocalist. Apart from making music, René Dif also appears frequently on TV series, films, and commercials.

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Lauritz Melchior
(Opera singer)
Lauritz Melchior
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Birthdate: March 20, 1890
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: March 18, 1973
 9 
David Boyd
(Singer-Songwriter and Lead Vocalist of the Danish Alternative Rock Band ‘New Politics’)
David Boyd
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Birthdate: February 6, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish-American singer David Boyd soared to fame as the lead vocalist of the band New Politics. He has impressed his fans with his signature dance move, now known as Boyding. Married to actor Christian Serratos, he has even appeared as a zombie in The Walking Dead, which starred his wife.
 10 
Nukâka Coster-Waldau
(Greenlandic Singer and Actress)
Nukâka Coster-Waldau
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Birthdate: February 23, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Uummannaq, Greenland
Danish-Greenlandic singer/actor Nukâka Coster-Waldau made history when she was placed 19th in the Miss Universe contest in 1990, securing the highest place that Greenland had ever had in the contest. Married to Nikolaj Coster-Waldau of Game of Thrones fame, she is also a mother of two.
 11 
Whigfield
(Danish Pop Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer Best Known for Her 1993 Single ‘Saturday Night')
Whigfield
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Birthdate: April 11, 1970
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Skælskør, Denmark

Whigfield is a Danish singer-songwriter and record producer. She achieved international recognition in 1994 when her single Saturday Night, which was released the previous year, became an international hit. She is currently associated with an Italian dance act named Whigfield.

 12 
Michael Poulsen
(Danish Musician and Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist and Main Songwriter of the Rock Band 'Volbeat')
Michael Poulsen
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Birthdate: April 1, 1975
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Slagelse, Denmark

Michael Poulsen is a Danish singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for the popular rock band Volbeat. Before joining Volbeat, he was an important member of the death metal band Dominus. Michael Poulsen has received nominations at the Danish Music Awards and Steppeulven Awards.

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Mike Tramp
(Singer-Songwriter Best Known for His Work with the Glam Metal Band 'White Lion')
Mike Tramp
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Birthdate: January 14, 1961
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Mike Tramp is a Danish singer-songwriter best known for his association with the popular glam metal band White Lion. Over the years, he has also worked with other popular bands like Freak of Nature. Many of his studio albums have been featured on IFPI Danmark. 

 14 
Gry Bay
(Actress)
Gry Bay
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Birthdate: August 15, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Frederiksberg, Denmark
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 15 
Natasja Saad
(Singer)
Natasja Saad
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Birthdate: October 31, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: June 24, 2007
 16 
Eivor Palsdottir
(Singer-songwriter)
Eivor Palsdottir
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Birthdate: July 21, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Syðrugøta, Faroe Islands

Eivor Palsdottir is a Faroese actress, singer, and songwriter. Over the course of her illustrious career, Eivør has tried her hand at a wide range of genres like classical, folk rock, art pop, electronica, folk, and jazz. She has also won several prestigious awards including a couple of Planet Awards for her musical skills.

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Christopher
(Singer)
Christopher
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Birthdate: January 31, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Frederiksberg, Denmark

Christopher is a Danish singer who achieved national prominence in 2012 when he won the New Thinker of the Year award at the prestigious Danish Music Awards. It was presented to him as an innovation prize by Spotify. In 2014, Christopher was honored at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

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Emmelie de Forest
(Singer)
Emmelie de Forest
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Birthdate: February 28, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Randers, Denmark
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Nina van Pallandt
(Singer)
Nina van Pallandt
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Birthdate: July 15, 1932
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 20 
Kim Larsen
(Musician)
Kim Larsen
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Birthdate: October 23, 1945
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: September 30, 2018
 21 
Medina
(Singer)
Medina
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Birthdate: November 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aarhus, Denmark
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 22 
Oh Land
(Musician)
Oh Land
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Birthdate: May 2, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
 23 
Jascha Richter
(Singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock)
Jascha Richter
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Birthdate: June 24, 1963
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New Hampshire, United States
 24 
Ida Kristine Nielsen
(Danish Bassist, Vocalist, and Composer)
Ida Kristine Nielsen
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Birthdate: 1975 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
 25 
Aura Dione
(Singer-songwriter)
Aura Dione
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Birthdate: January 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
 26 
Allan Hyde
(Danish Actor)
Allan Hyde
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Birthdate: December 20, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 27 
Laura Bach
(Actress)
Laura Bach
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Birthdate: April 25, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Denmark
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Stine Bramsen
(Singer)
Stine Bramsen
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Birthdate: December 13, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Denmark
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 29 
Tina Dico
(Singer-songwriter)
Tina Dico
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Birthdate: October 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Aarhus, Denmark
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Aneela Mirza
(Singer)
Aneela Mirza
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Birthdate: October 8, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Norrebro, Denmark
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Master Fatman
(Danish Comedian, DJ, Performer, Musician, Host, Singer, Actor, Filmmaker, and Benefactor)
Master Fatman
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Birthdate: September 23, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Munkebo, Denmark
Died: March 26, 2019
 32 
Mohamed Ali
(Singer)
Mohamed Ali
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Birthdate: September 7, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Norresundby, Denmark
 33 
Mette Lindberg
(Danish Vocalist for Psychedelic Pop Group ‘The Asteroids Galaxy Tour')
Mette Lindberg
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Birthdate: December 2, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Herlev, Denmark

Psychedelic pop artist Mette Lindberg is best known as a vocalist for the Danish pop group The Asteroids Galaxy Tour. She has also appeared in the teen romantic comedy The Kissing Booth and its sequel, and been a judge on the Danish version of The X Factor.

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Sada Vidoo
(Singer)
Sada Vidoo
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Birthdate: June 30, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Erika de Casier
(Singer-songwriter and record producer.)
Erika de Casier
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Birthdate: March 21, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Portugal
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Ida Corr
(Singer-songwriter)
Ida Corr
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Birthdate: March 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Aarhus, Denmark
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Tommy Seebach
(Danish Singer, Pianist, Organist, Composer, and Producer)
Tommy Seebach
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Birthdate: September 14, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: March 31, 2003
 38 
Inez
(Singer)
Inez
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Birthdate: October 15, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Frederiksberg, Denmark
 39 
Jonas Bjerre
(Singer)
Jonas Bjerre
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Birthdate: September 21, 1976
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Frederiksberg
 40 
Carl Brisson
(Actor)
Carl Brisson
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Birthdate: December 24, 1893
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: September 25, 1958
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Frederik van Pallandt
(Former Singer best known as the male, guitar-playing half of the singing duo Nina & Frederik, which was together from the late 1950s to the late 1960s)
Frederik van Pallandt
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Birthdate: May 4, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: May 15, 1994
 42 
Marie Askehave
(Actress)
Marie Askehave
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Birthdate: November 21, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nibe, Denmark
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Sharin Foo
(Musician, Singer playing in the rock group The Raveonettes)
Sharin Foo
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Birthdate: November 11, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Emmelev, Djursland, Denmark
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Amir El-Falaki
(Singer, Dancer who is member of the bubblegum dance group Toy-Box)
Amir El-Falaki
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Birthdate: August 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir
(Icelandic-Danish Singer Who Gained International Attention While Representing Iceland in the 'Eurovision Song Contest')
Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir
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Birthdate: October 16, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Icelandic-Danish Singer Yohanna commenced her musical journey as child artist and released albums like Ég sjálf before taking a six-year break from music-industry and public-eye. She later gained international recognition while representing Iceland in Eurovision Song Contest  2009 with the song Is It True?, and attainted second place, marking, for the second time, Iceland's best showing in the contest till-present.

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Nabiha
(Singer-songwriter)
Nabiha
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Birthdate: September 1, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Susanne Georgi
(Pop Singer)
Susanne Georgi
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Birthdate: July 27, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kolding Municipality, Denmark
 48 
Navtej Singh Rehal
(Lead Singer of the Indo-Danish Music Band 'Bombay Rockers')
Navtej Singh Rehal
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Birthplace: Denmark
 49 
Basim
(Pop singer and songwriter)
Basim
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Birthdate: July 4, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 50 
Stephan Groth
(Synth-pop singer)
Stephan Groth
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Birthdate: August 10, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Odense, Denmark