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Swedish singer and professional dancer (born 1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linda Norrgård Pritchard (born 19 May 1983)[1] is a Swedish artist, who has worked with Magnus Uggla and Ace of Base. As a student she attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm.[2] She participated in Idol 2008 where she got to the qualifying round but was then eliminated,[3] although she was considered one of the favourites.[4][5] During the summer of 2009, Pritchard participated in Allsång på Skansen as a dancer for Magnus Uggla and she also choreographed for Ace of Base.[6][7] Pritchard also accompanied Ugglas on his revue tour.[6] Pritchard's first single "Fast Car", originally recorded by Tracy Chapman, was included in the compilation album Absolute Music 61.[8] She had previously sung backing vocals for Celine Dion and Britney Spears.[7] In 2019, Pritchard appeared on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel as one of the backing singers for the United Kingdom entry performed by Michael Rice.[9]
Linda Pritchard | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Linda Norrgård Pritchard |
Born | 19 May 1983 |
Origin | Vällingby, Sweden |
Genres | Soul, R&B, pop |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument | Singing |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Universal Music |
Website | Official Website |
Pritchard took part in Melodifestivalen 2006, as a backup singer for Velvet, and Melodifestivalen 2008 as the opening act and she participated in Melodifestivalen 2010 with the song "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot", and finished in fifth place in the first semi-final that took place in Örnsköldsvik. She also entered Melodifestivalen 2011 with the song "Alive", which came third during the fourth semi-final. However she was knocked out by The Moniker.
Her first album, Alive, including the singles "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot", "Miracle", and "Alive", was released on 9 March 2011, and entered the Swedish charts at No. 21. It spent three weeks in the album charts, peaking at No. 21 on its first week.
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certification | Album |
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2009 | "Fast Car" | – | ||
2009 | "Staying Alive" | – | ||
2010 | "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot" | 8 | ||
2010 | "Miracle" | 19 | ||
2011 | "Alive" | 31 | ||
2011 | "Wicked Game" | – | ||
2014 | "Drummer Boy" | – |
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