Amanda Jenssen
Amanda Jenssen | |
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Amanda Jenssen in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Jenny Amanda Katarina Bengtsson 12 September 1988 |
| Genres | Jazz, acoustic, soul |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Label | Sony BMG (2007–present) |
| Website | Official website |
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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.
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).