Pernilla Andersson
Swedish singer-songwriter
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Pernilla Maria Theresa Andersson Dregen (née Andersson; 10 December 1974) is a Swedish singer-songwriter. She is the singing coach for the TV program True Talent.[1]
10 December 1974
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| Background information | |
| Born | Pernilla Maria Theresa Andersson 10 December 1974 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Country pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | EMI, Bonnier Amigo, Warner Music, Metronome |
| Website | pernillaandersson |
Career
Andersson was born in Stockholm[2] but grew up in Hässleholm and Kristianstad.[citation needed]
She sings "Blå vägen hem" on Svante Thuresson's album Svante Thuresson & vänner. She wrote the music of Thuresson's album Nya kickar and she produced his two last albums. As pianist she has been touring with Thomas Di Leva. In 2001 she received SKAP's scholarship.[3] She contested Melodifestivalen 2011 with the song Desperados and came to the "second chance" (andra chansen) but lost.[4] In 2011, she received the Ulla-Billquist-scholarship.[5]
Andersson is interested in ecology affecting fish and seeks to preserve the species of fish in the Baltic Sea.[citation needed]
