Famous Swedish Lyricists & Songwriters

Felix Sandman is a Swedish singer, actor, and songwriter. He is best known for his association with the popular boy band FO&O. Sandman's popularity increased in 2019 when he became part of the main cast of Quicksand, the first Swedish Netflix series.

A Swedish singer and songwriter, Léon shot to international fame with her first single, Tired of Talking. Her musical works comprise three studio albums and five EPs. She has also collaborated with English DJ, record producer and songwriter for a non-album single Hear Me Say. Belonging to a musical family, she began her career in teens with a hip-hop group.

Erik Gronwall is a Swedish heavy metal and hard rock singer. He achieved popularity in 2009 when he won a reality-competition talent show called Idol. His popularity increased when he released his eponymous debut album which debuted at number one on Sverigetopplistan and was certified platinum. Erik Gronwall is the current lead vocalist of the American rock band Skid Row.

Seinabo Sey is a Swedish singer who achieved popularity in 2013 when she released her international hit song Younger. She then released her debut studio album Pretend in 2015 which peaked at number four on the Swedish national record chart, Sverigetopplistan. Her second studio album I'm a Dream peaked at number six on Sverigetopplistan.

Eric Saade is a Swedish singer-songwriter best known for winning the Swedish song contest Melodifestivalen 2011 with his song Popular. He then went on to compete at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with the same song, placing third. Over the years, Eric Saade has also received several prestigious awards such as Scandipop Awards and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award.

Swedish singer Frans Jeppsson Wall, also known as Frans, soared to fame after winning Melodifestivalen 2016. He also participated in Eurovision Song Contest 2016 and is best known for his football-themed songs such as Who's da Man and Fotbollsfest, the latter launched as a theme for the Swedish football team.

Talented Swedish musician Salem Al Fakir, along with Vincent Pontare, forms the song writing and production duo Vargas and Lagola that collaborates with various artists apart from releasing alternative pop music together. As a solo artist, he has released albums, such as This Is Who I Am, and Ignore This and has won several Swedish Grammy Awards and Swedish MPA Awards.

Sandro Cavazza is a Swedish songwriter of Italian origin. A former singer, Cavazza was part of the popular pop group Estraden. Sandro Cavazza is also known for his friendship with Avicii; the two collaborated often before Avicii's untimely death in 2018.

Laleh is an Iranian-Swedish singer, record producer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company manager, and actress. She achieved popularity in 2005 when she released her eponymous debut album which became the highest selling album in Sweden in 2005. This multi-talented artiste has also won a number of awards including Grammis Awards and P3 Guld Awards.

Petra Marklund is a Swedish singer-songwriter best known for her hit single Cry for You which peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart. The song is part of her third studio album In Orbit, which earned her a Grammi Award. Petra Marklund is also known for her hit single Mikrofonkåt, which was certified 8x Platinum in Sweden.      

Isak Danielson is a Swedish singer-songwriter best known for his 2018 song Always which is part of his debut studio album Yours. The album peaked at number 27 on Sverigetopplistan. Apart from recording songs, Isak Danielson has also appeared on popular TV shows like X Factor.

Yohio is a Swedish singer-songwriter best known for his dinstinctive androgynous appearance; he often performs wearing a lolita dress on stage. Inspired by Japanese culture at a young age, Yohio sings in Japanese and Swedish languages. He is also credited with co-founding Keios Entertainment where he is currently serving as the CEO.  

Bjorn Skifs is a Swedish singer, actor, songwriter, and screenwriter. He is credited with forming popular musical groups, namely Slam Creepers and Blåblus. He is also known for his association with Blue Swede where he was the lead singer. Bjorn Skifs has also represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest on two occasions.

Titiyo is a Swedish singer-songwriter best known for her studio albums This Is Titiyo and Come Along, both of which peaked at number one on the Swedish national record chart, Sverigetopplistan. She also won a Grammi Award for the song Come Along. Titiyo has three other Grammis under her belt. 

Charlotte Perrelli is a Swedish singer and TV host. She achieved national prominence when she won the 1999 Melodifestivalen. The same year, she also achieved international recognition when she won the Eurovision Song Contest where she represented Sweden with the song Take Me to Your Heaven. Charlotte Perrelli is regarded as one of the most famous female singers from Sweden.

Sofia Karlberg is a Swedish singer-songwriter best known for creating covers of popular songs for her self-titled YouTube channel, which has millions of subscribers. Karlberg achieved popularity when her cover of Beyoncé's Crazy in Love went viral. In 2016, Sofia Karlberg signed a deal with Universal Music and released an original EP called Spotless Mind.

Cornelis Vreeswijk was a Dutch-born Swedish actor, singer-songwriter, and poet. He is often counted among the most successful and influential Swedish troubadours of all time. Cornelis Vreeswijk's life and career inspired the 2010 Swedish drama film, Cornelis, which was directed by Amir Chamdin.

Ted Gärdestad was a Swedish singer, musician, songwriter, and actor. He achieved popularity during the '70s and '80s before he moved to the USA to dedicate his time to Osho's Bhagwan movement. Having suffered from anxiety for most part of his life, Ted committed suicide in 1997. His life and career inspired the 2018 biographical film Ted: För kärlekens skull.

Popular Finnish-Swedish singer and songwriter Miriam Bryant rose to fame with her debut single Finders, Keepers and her debut album Raised in Rain. Her later single Black Car won the Song of the Year award in Sweden (2016). Additionally, she has also sung the lead track, Find You, from the Hollywood movie Divergent in collaboration with Zedd and Matthew Kom.

Danny Saucedo became one of the finalists of Sweden’s Idol 2006 and released chart topping singles from his debut album Heart Beats the following year. The same year, the Swedish singer-songwriter also formed a pop band E.M.D. with Erik Segerstedt & Mattias Andréasson and released Tthree albums with them. As a solo artist, he has released five albums.

Anders Osborne is a Swedish-born American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for performing in music festivals across the world. He has also released many albums and is the recipient of numerous Best of the Beat Awards.

Swedish singer-songwriter Veronica Maggio began her career with a pop band before going solo. She released her debut single in March 2006 and her debut album in September 2016, which peaking at number 14 at the Swedish chart. Since then, she has been making regular releases, peaking at number one position with her subsequent albums, winning multiple awards for her music.

Emilia Rydberg is a Swedish soul and pop music singer best known for her 1998 single Big Big World which topped the music charts in countries like Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. Her debut studio album of the same name peaked at number six on the GfK Entertainment charts.

Martin Mendez is a Uruguayan Swedish bassist best known for his association with the popular Swedish progressive metal band, Opeth. He is the second-longest serving member of Opeth. Apart from Opeth, Martin Mendez has also played for several other bands like Proxima, Vinterkrig, and Fifth to Infinity.

For a teenager raised in small Swedish village, it needed courage to even dream of becoming a star. Yet, Jonna Lee ran away to London, where she began her career in music, returning home around the age of twenty-one. Currently hailed as a successful singer-songwriter-record producer, she is also the co-creator of an electronic music and audiovisual project called iamamiwhoami.   

Vincent Pontare is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as one half of the popular songwriting and production duo Vargas & Lagola. Vincent and Salem Al Fakir, the other half of the duo, have worked with many popular artistes like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Seinabo Sey. The duo has received several awards including Swedish Grammy Awards.         

Sarah Dawn Finer is a Swedish actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her portrayal of Lynda Woodruff, the spokesperson of the EBU in the Eurovision Song Contest and Melodifestivalen. Sarah Dawn Finer is also known for competing in multiple Melodifestivalen contests and Eurovision Song Contests. Her second studio album Moving On peaked at number one on Sverigetopplistan.

Peter Jöback is a Swedish actor, singer, and musical artist. A critically acclaimed performer, Jöback is renowned for his musical skills as well as his performances on stage. Peter Jöback has played important roles in popular musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera and The Witches of Eastwick.

Harpo is a Swedish pop singer who achieved popularity during the 1970s. He is best known for his songs Moviestar and Horoscope which became popular all over the world. The English version of Moviestar peaked at number one in Sweden, Germany, and Denmark. Harpo remains popular in Germany where he has been touring since 2007.

Angie is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and rapper. She achieved popularity with her controversial singles, Smoke Weed Eat Pussy and Sad Sex. Openly bisexual and an ardent supporter of cannabis as a recreational drug, Angie is often seen as a representative of the liberal-minded revolution.

Bosson is a Swedish singer and songwriter who achieved popularity in 1994 when he participated in a singing talent show called Sikta mot stjärnorna where he imitated Michael Jackson. His popularity increased when he released his hit single One in a Million, which was featured in the 2000 American comedy film Miss Congeniality.

Better known simply as Nea, Swedish singer and songwriter, Linnea Sodahl studied songwriting and producing at Musikmakarna in Örnsköldsvik, winning Music Publishers' Prize the very year she graduated from there. Since then, she has been writing songs for many well-known artists, winning multiple awards for her work, eventually debuting as a singer with Some Day as later as in 2019.  

Jill Johnson is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and television host. She achieved popularity in 1998 when she competed at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 after having won the Melodifestivalen 1998 contest with the song Kärleken är. Since then, Jill Johnson has become one of the most popular and successful artistes in Sweden.

Lisa Miskovsky is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician. She is best known for her self-titled album which earned her two Swedish Rock Bear Awards under the Best Swedish Newcomer and Best Swedish Female Artist of the Year categories. Miskovsky is also known for her second studio album Fallingwater which peaked at number one on Sverigetopplistan and earned platinum certification.

Oscar Zia is a Swedish singer, actor, songwriter, and model. He achieved national prominence in 2012 when he finished eighth in the popular TV show, X Factor. Also known for his dancing skills, Zia competed in Let's Dance 2014 where he finished as runner-up. Oscar Zia has also competed in Melodifestivalen on a couple of occasions.