Amy Diamond
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Amy Diamond is a Swedish pop singer who became famous when she was just 12 with her debut single "What's in it for Me". Apart from being a singer, she is also a popular actress in Sweden.
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About
Early Life
Amy Diamond was born on April 15, 1992 in Norrköping, Sweden to an English father and a Swedish mother. Earlier on her life she had tried figure skating where she won several gold medals in competitions. And also went on to enroll in dancing and theatre school. But her love for music was never gone out of sight, at about 8 years young she had her first public performance at a local talent show singing "Heaven is a Place" from Belinda Carlisle. Diamond participated in several more competitions before she was discovered in a recording studio after winning the Mix Megapool Idol.
Record Deal
There in the studio she was offered a commercial record deal by Bonnier Amigo Entertainment and immediately released her debut single "What's In It For Me". The single was a huge success that led to releasing her debut album This Is Me Now on 2005. Similarly the album also became a hit and by mid 2006 she went on a concert tour around Sweden and appeared on numerous TV shows.
By early 2006, she had also begun recording her second album Still Me Still Now, which was also very successfull selling copies worth a gold certification just two days before the official release.
A third album is currently being recorded for the artist.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NMA Award | Best Nordic Hit for "What's in it for Me" |
| 2005 | NRJ Award | Best Swedish Act |
| 2005 | NRJ Award | Best Swedish Female Artist |
| 2005 | Swedish Grammis | Nominated for Best Swedish Female Artist |
| 2005 | Swedish Grammis | Nominated for The Newcomer of the Year |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Sweden Singles | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | What's in It for Me | 1 | This Is Me Now |
| 2005 | Welcome to the City | 3 | This Is Me Now |
| 2006 | Don't Cry Your Heart Out | 2 | Don't Cry Your Heart Out |
| 2006 | Big Guns | 23 | Don't Cry Your Heart Out |
| 2006 | It Can Only Get Better | 19 | Don't Cry Your Heart Out |
News
Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedule for the artist.
Announcements
- Amy Diamond is currently recording her third studio album, and expects to do a tour pf her own this mid 2007!
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | What's in It for Me | Bonnier Amigo |
| 2005 | Welcome to the City | Bonnier Amigo |
| 2006 | Don't Cry Your Heart Out | Bonnier Amigo |
| 2006 | Big Guns | Bonnier Amigo |
| 2006 | It Can Only Get Better | Bonnier Amigo |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Trivia
- She received the very exclusive award "Best Swedish Artist" from Poland.
- Some Swedish TV refused to show his music videos saying she was too young, but despite that it got a lot of radio play.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Pop
