Annemie Coenen
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Annemie Anne Francine Coenen (born in Herk-de-Stad
, 14 July 1978) is a singer, producer and Belgian composer best known for her role in the group AnnaGrace
(formerly known as Ian Van Dahl). She has an older sister, Tiny.
In her youth she sang in school musical comedies and choral in Antwerp. Her singing skills were first put to the test when she joined a dance band at the age of 17. At this early stage of her life she hoped to become a fashion designer, and aimed to enter a prestigious fashion school at Antwerp. To this end, she worked a variety of odd jobs around Antwerp with the hopes of raising enough funds to pay for this education. One of her friends, bothered by the amount of work Coenen was doing, invited her to Ibiza
and while there exposed her to the multifaceted styles found within the dance scene.
When she did return to Belgium, Coenen recorded a demo which she said was mainly "just for fun." However, the demo came to the attention of Stefan Wuyts, representing the A&R label, who was looking for a vocalist for a song called Castles in the Sky which was meant to be part of a new Belgian project called Ian Van Dahl. Since her joining the group in 2001, it has sold four million CDs and singles worldwide. She was the main vocalist in the albums Ace and Lost and Found.
In early July 2007, it was announced that Ian Van Dahl's third album was completed, but instead will be released as Coenen's solo debut album produced by Peter Luts
.
Since June 2008, Coenen and Luts are members of the new dance project Annagrace
.
Herk-de-Stad
Herk-de-Stad is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006, Herk-de-Stad had a total population of 11,795. The total area is 42.83 km² which gives a population density of 275 inhabitants per km²....
, 14 July 1978) is a singer, producer and Belgian composer best known for her role in the group AnnaGrace
AnnaGrace
AnnaGrace is an electronic dance music group from Belgium. They have seen success on dance and pop charts around the world...
(formerly known as Ian Van Dahl). She has an older sister, Tiny.
In her youth she sang in school musical comedies and choral in Antwerp. Her singing skills were first put to the test when she joined a dance band at the age of 17. At this early stage of her life she hoped to become a fashion designer, and aimed to enter a prestigious fashion school at Antwerp. To this end, she worked a variety of odd jobs around Antwerp with the hopes of raising enough funds to pay for this education. One of her friends, bothered by the amount of work Coenen was doing, invited her to Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
and while there exposed her to the multifaceted styles found within the dance scene.
When she did return to Belgium, Coenen recorded a demo which she said was mainly "just for fun." However, the demo came to the attention of Stefan Wuyts, representing the A&R label, who was looking for a vocalist for a song called Castles in the Sky which was meant to be part of a new Belgian project called Ian Van Dahl. Since her joining the group in 2001, it has sold four million CDs and singles worldwide. She was the main vocalist in the albums Ace and Lost and Found.
In early July 2007, it was announced that Ian Van Dahl's third album was completed, but instead will be released as Coenen's solo debut album produced by Peter Luts
Peter Luts
Peter Luts is a DJ/Remixer/Producer from Belgium. He is also better known to his fans as a member of the vocal trance act Lasgo and as the producer behind the group AnnaGrace ....
.
Since June 2008, Coenen and Luts are members of the new dance project Annagrace
Annagrace
AnnaGrace is an electronic dance music group from Belgium. They have seen success on dance and pop charts around the world...
.
Singles
- Ian Van Dahl:
- 2000 "Castles In The Sky"
- 2001 "Will I?"
- 2002 "Reason"
- 2002 "Try"
- 2003 "Secret Love"
- 2003 "I Can't Let You Go"
- 2004 "Where Are You Now?"
- 2004 "Believe"
- 2004 "Inspiration"
- 2005 "Movin' On"
- 2006 "Just A Girl"
- AnnaGrace:
- 2008 "You Make Me Feel"
- 2009 "Let the Feelings Go"
- 2009 "Love Keeps Calling"
- 2010 "Celebration"
- 2011 "Don't Let Go"
Albums
- Ace
- Lost and Found
- (AnnaGrace) Ready to Dare