Lena Philipsson

Lena Philipsson, also known as Lena Ph, (born January 19, 1966 in Vetlanda, Sweden), is one of Sweden's most popular singers.

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January 19 - 1966 - Vetlanda - Sweden

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Philipsson came to notice in the Swedish "New Faces" in 1982. Her career has seen her release several albums in a range of styles.

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Philipsson has participated in Melodifestivalen six times, four as a singer and two as a songwriter

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• 1986, Kärleken Är Evig (2nd)
• 1987, Dansa I Neon (5th)
• 1988, Om Igen (2nd)
• 1991, Tvillingsjäl (performed by Pernilla Wahlgren)
• 1999, Det svär jag på (performed by Arvingarna)
• 2004, Det gör ont (1st)

She came sixth with the last-named effort ("It hurts") at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Swedish radio show "Tracks" voted her best female artist, best Swedish artist, and artist of the year for 2004 and her "Det gör ont" was voted best song.

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