Amanda Jenssen
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Jenny Amanda Katarina Jenssen /jɛnsɛn/ (born 12 September 1988) is a Swedish singer and songwriter who first rose to prominence as the Swedish Idol 2007 runner-up. Her first album, Killing My Darlings (2008), became one of that year's best-selling albums in Sweden, peaking at number 1 on the Swedish album chart. She also had success with her music singles, with seven individual placements on the Swedish singles chart.
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Birth name | Jenny Amanda Katarina Bengtsson |
Born | (1988-09-12) 12 September 1988 (age 35) Lund, Sweden |
Genres | Jazz, acoustic, soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Sony BMG (2007–present) |
Website | Official website |
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In November 2012, she released the album Hymns for the Haunted, which reached certified gold status in Sweden. In 2015 released her first Swedish-language album, Sånger från ön (English: Songs from the Island).