Rolf Lovland

Composer

Birthday April 19, 1955

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Norway

Age 68 years old

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About

One half along with violinist Fionnuala Sherry of the Celtic instrumental group Secret Garden which won the Eurovision Song Contest 1995.

Before Fame

He was already a one-time grand prize winner before winning Eurovision 1995 with "La det swinge," his piece from 1985.

Trivia

He had more than 60 musical compositions on Norway's charts and earned the country's version of the Grammy, all before starting Secret Garden.

Family Life

His family was residing in Kristiansand in southern Norway when he was born.

Associated With

His most famous composition "You Raise Me Up" was covered by everyone from Josh Groban to Westlife.