Carl Espen

Norwegian singer and songwriter
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroNorwegian singer and songwriter
PlacesNorway
isSinger Musician Songwriter
Work fieldMusic
Gender
Male
Genres:Pop music
Instruments:Voice
Birth15 July 1982, Bergen, Bergen Municipality, Hordaland, Norway
Age42 years
Star signCancer
The details

Biography

Carl Espen Thorbjørnsen (born 15 July 1982), better known as simply Carl Espen, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter, who represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. He performed his song "Silent Storm".

Music career

2014–present: Eurovision Song Contest

Carl Espen presenting himself and Silent Storm in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014.

On 9 March 2014, he performed his song "Silent Storm" on the third semi-final during the national selection Melodi Grand Prix 2014, proceeding to the final. The final took place on 15 March 2014 at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, he progressed to the Superfinal where he was chosen to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. He performed during the Second Semi-final on 8 May 2014 and made it to the final. In the final Espen placed 8th.

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NORAUT
DEN
GER
IRE
NLD
SUI
UK
"Silent Storm"201439284734204097
  • IFPI NOR: Platinum
Non-album singles
"Holding On"
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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