Idol 2009
Encyclopedia
Idol 2009 was the sixth season of the Swedish idol series
and was broadcast by TV 4. The jury, identical to the previous year, consisted of Anders Bagge
, Laila Bagge
and Andreas Carlsson
. Peter Jihde
, the show's host, was also a continuation of the previous year's cast. The audition cities visited during the spring of 2009 were Gothenburg
, Gävle
, Malmö
, Stockholm and Umeå
, respectively. Around 11,000 people applied for Idol 2009, establishing a new Swedish record.
During auditions in Stockholm
on 25 April, Idol 2008
winner Kevin Borg
performed for the candidates, as well as Johan Palm
who finished fourth in Idol 2008
. In Gothenburg, Erik Segerstedt
from Idol 2006
performed; and in Malmö, Sibel
from Idol 2005
. In Gävle, Idol 2008
runner-up Alice Svensson
sang to the applicants; and in Umeå, Daniel Lindström
from Idol 2004
.
After the final of Idol 2008
, the Idol producers said in a video on TV4's website that "Idol 2009 will be bigger than ever!" at the same time confirming that Idol would come back again during 2009. On 18 March TV4 published times and places for the year's audition tour. The programme started broadcasting on 8 September 2009.
After each show a program called "Idol: Eftersnack" was to be sent on TV400. As with the previous year, Katrin Zytomierska
and Peter Jihde
were the hosts.
On 15 October 2009, it was announced that the participant Erika Selin
sang the demo for the song "Run", which would participate in Sweden's national selection "Melodifestivalen 2010
" for Eurovision Song Contest 2010
. A possible involvement in the festival, however, did not interfere with her participation in Idol.
In 2010, Clara was recruited to a newly started project with Jonas Berggren
and Ulf Ekberg
from Ace of Base. Clara was to share lead vocals with Julia Williamson. The first single from their album was released in September 2010.
or Piotr Pawel Pospiech would move to the qualifying week. Viewers chose Calle Kristiansson
as the 20th competitor. Those marked in bold are the ones which viewers chose to forward to the weekly finals. (The jury chose four of these, a total of 11 contestants.)
participant Darin began the program by singing his cover
of Coldplay
's hit song "Viva La Vida" from 2008.
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
Week 2: Michael Jackson
The second final week was broadcast on 16 October 2009. The American Idol
winner Jordin Sparks
and Swedish Idol 2008
winner Kevin Borg
began the program by together singing her and Chris Brown's song No Air
from 2008. The participants also sang together We Are The World
by Michael Jackson
& Lionel Richie
. At the end of the program (in the elimination round), Jordin Sparks
sang her newest song S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)
.
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
, from rock band Europe
.
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
song Waking Up in Vegas
with the jury member Andreas Carlsson; at the same time Laila Bagge was dancing with her dance partner Tobias Wallin from Let's Dance 2009.
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
was ill, therefore he was replaced by the Ace of Base-member Ulf Ekberg
.
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
Song 1, tribute to the fans:
Song 2, tribute to one or more relatives:
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
.
Song 1:
Song 2:
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
in Gothenburg
.
Song 1:
Song 2:
The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
was to attend the final to perform.
Song 1:
Song 2:
Song 3:
Lists below the participant who received the largest number of viewer votes and thus won Idol 2009.
Idol (Sweden)
Idol is a Swedish reality-competition talent show airing on TV4. It debuted in August 2004, and it has since become one of the most popular shows on Swedish television...
and was broadcast by TV 4. The jury, identical to the previous year, consisted of Anders Bagge
Anders Bagge
Sven Anders Bagge is a Swedish composer, lyricist, musician and record producer and partner with Peer Åström. The two songwriters / producers are known as Bagge & Peer...
, Laila Bagge
Laila Bagge
Laila Natali Bagge Wahlgren, born 15 December 1972 in Lund as Laila Natali Cahling, formerly Laila Bagge, is a Swedish manager and songwriter. Her mother is Swedish and her father is Palestinian. She worked for Sony BMG New York for three years as a talent scout. Laila also found the members and...
and Andreas Carlsson
Andreas Carlsson
Andreas Carlsson is a Swedish music producer, composer, and pop songwriter.-Biography:Carlsson was part of the Cheiron Studios team until the studio was closed down in 2001....
. Peter Jihde
Peter Jihde
Peter Jihde is a Swedish television host and sports reporter on TV4.Jihde was born in Malmö, Sweden. He has hosted "Sporten", "Fotbollskväll", and has presented Olympic games and football world championships. Jihde has also hosted his own talk show "Hos Jihde" on SVT and is a former floorball...
, the show's host, was also a continuation of the previous year's cast. The audition cities visited during the spring of 2009 were Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
, Gävle
Gävle
Gävle is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 71,033 inhabitants in 12/31 2010. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrland , having received its charter in 1446 from Christopher of Bavaria.-History:It is believed that the name Gävle...
, Malmö
Malmö
Malmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
, Stockholm and Umeå
Umeå
- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
, respectively. Around 11,000 people applied for Idol 2009, establishing a new Swedish record.
During auditions in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
on 25 April, Idol 2008
Idol 2008
The fifth season of Swedish Idol premiered on September 3, 2008 and continued until its grand finale on 12 December, when 22-year-old Kevin Borg was crowned winner. It was the first season to feature new judges Laila Bagge, Anders Bagge and Andreas Carlsson, a move that made it the first Idol...
winner Kevin Borg
Kevin Borg
Kevin James Borg is a Maltese pop singer who lives and works in Sweden. Borg rose to musical fame as the winner of the fifth series of the Swedish singing competition Idol in 2008...
performed for the candidates, as well as Johan Palm
Johan Palm
Johan Palm is a former contestant on Swedish Idol 2008 ending up in fourth place. Palm performed several English songs on Swedish Idol, including "Friday I'm In Love" by the Cure, "Poison" by Alice Cooper, and "The Winner Takes It All" by Abba. He also performed a special edition of "We Built This...
who finished fourth in Idol 2008
Idol 2008
The fifth season of Swedish Idol premiered on September 3, 2008 and continued until its grand finale on 12 December, when 22-year-old Kevin Borg was crowned winner. It was the first season to feature new judges Laila Bagge, Anders Bagge and Andreas Carlsson, a move that made it the first Idol...
. In Gothenburg, Erik Segerstedt
Erik Segerstedt
Erik Segerstedt was the runner-up to Markus Fagervall on the third season of Swedish version of Idol 2006.In 2007, he became part of the Swedish band E.M.D...
from Idol 2006
Idol 2006
The third season of Idol premiered in Sweden on August 29, 2005 and continued until its grand finale on December 1, when 24-year-old Markus Fagervall from Övertorneå was crowned winner...
performed; and in Malmö, Sibel
Sibel
Sibel is a Turkish female given name. People named Sibel include:*Sibel Alaş, Turkish pop singer*Sibel Can, Turkish folk singer*Sibel Edmonds, founder of NSWBC*Sibel Kekilli, German actress of Turkish descent*Sibel Özkan, Turkish weightlifter...
from Idol 2005
Idol 2005
The second season of Swedish Idol premiered in August 2005 and continued until its grand finale on 2 December, when 17-year-old Agnes Carlsson from Vänersborg was crowned winner. The series was the first to crown a female Idol and is to date the sole season to be won by either a public or judges'...
. In Gävle, Idol 2008
Idol 2008
The fifth season of Swedish Idol premiered on September 3, 2008 and continued until its grand finale on 12 December, when 22-year-old Kevin Borg was crowned winner. It was the first season to feature new judges Laila Bagge, Anders Bagge and Andreas Carlsson, a move that made it the first Idol...
runner-up Alice Svensson
Alice Svensson
Alice Cecilia Linh Svensson is a Swedish singer and Idol 2008 1-runner up. Svensson was adopted from Vietnam and moved to Sweden with her family when she was 10 months old she has since resided in Hedesunda.- Beginnings :...
sang to the applicants; and in Umeå, Daniel Lindström
Daniel Lindström
Daniel Lindström is a Swedish singer from Umeå who won the Swedish Idol 2004 contest against Darin Zanyar. His first single, "Coming True", sold double platinum, and his self-titled album, released in December 2004, topped the Swedish pop charts...
from Idol 2004
Idol 2004
-24 September :#Alex Falk - Celebration #Cornelia Dahlgren - What It Feels Like For A Girl #Fillip Williams - This Love #Angel Hansson - Hello...
.
After the final of Idol 2008
Idol 2008
The fifth season of Swedish Idol premiered on September 3, 2008 and continued until its grand finale on 12 December, when 22-year-old Kevin Borg was crowned winner. It was the first season to feature new judges Laila Bagge, Anders Bagge and Andreas Carlsson, a move that made it the first Idol...
, the Idol producers said in a video on TV4's website that "Idol 2009 will be bigger than ever!" at the same time confirming that Idol would come back again during 2009. On 18 March TV4 published times and places for the year's audition tour. The programme started broadcasting on 8 September 2009.
After each show a program called "Idol: Eftersnack" was to be sent on TV400. As with the previous year, Katrin Zytomierska
Katrin Zytomierska
Katrin Zytomierska is a Swedish blogger, columnist, television host, and businesswoman. Her Fuck you right back blog is one of the most read in Sweden and led to her gaining some fame in the country...
and Peter Jihde
Peter Jihde
Peter Jihde is a Swedish television host and sports reporter on TV4.Jihde was born in Malmö, Sweden. He has hosted "Sporten", "Fotbollskväll", and has presented Olympic games and football world championships. Jihde has also hosted his own talk show "Hos Jihde" on SVT and is a former floorball...
were the hosts.
On 15 October 2009, it was announced that the participant Erika Selin
Erika Selin
Erika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
sang the demo for the song "Run", which would participate in Sweden's national selection "Melodifestivalen 2010
Melodifestivalen 2010
Melodifestivalen 2010 was a Swedish song contest held between February and March 2010. It was the selection for the 50th song to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, and was the 49th edition of Melodifestivalen...
" for Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
. A possible involvement in the festival, however, did not interfere with her participation in Idol.
In 2010, Clara was recruited to a newly started project with Jonas Berggren
Jonas Berggren
Jonas Berggren, a.k.a. Joker , is a Swedish musician. He started writing songs when he was seven, and continues to write for the Swedish band Ace of Base, as well as other bands....
and Ulf Ekberg
Ulf Ekberg
Ulf Gunnar Ekberg , a.k.a. "Buddha", along with the three siblings of Jonas Berggren , Linn Berggren, and Jenny Berggren, is a founding member of the Swedish pop group Ace of Base.-Life and career:...
from Ace of Base. Clara was to share lead vocals with Julia Williamson. The first single from their album was released in September 2010.
Changes/news
- Quarterfinals and semifinals of Idol 2009 were to be broadcast from MalmöMalmöMalmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
and GothenburgGothenburgGothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
, while the grand finale was to be aired from Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. - Anders BaggeAnders BaggeSven Anders Bagge is a Swedish composer, lyricist, musician and record producer and partner with Peer Åström. The two songwriters / producers are known as Bagge & Peer...
was out on his own audition tour to find ten new talents, who didn't apply "the usual way" for Idol. - The vignette that appeared in the beginning and end of each Idol episode and also before and after each advertising break was updated. Between 2005 to 2008, it was a rapper who told who sponsored the program.
- The two participants in the weekly finals which received the fewest votes were made to sing their songs again. Their previous votes were removed and a new round of voting decided who would leave.
Hosts
- Peter JihdePeter JihdePeter Jihde is a Swedish television host and sports reporter on TV4.Jihde was born in Malmö, Sweden. He has hosted "Sporten", "Fotbollskväll", and has presented Olympic games and football world championships. Jihde has also hosted his own talk show "Hos Jihde" on SVT and is a former floorball...
– Host during Idol and Idol Eftersnack - Katrin ZytomierskaKatrin ZytomierskaKatrin Zytomierska is a Swedish blogger, columnist, television host, and businesswoman. Her Fuck you right back blog is one of the most read in Sweden and led to her gaining some fame in the country...
– Host during Idol Eftersnack
Competitors
Below is a list of the nineteen jury-selected qualifiers. Before the qualifiers, the viewers got to decide whether Calle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson
Calle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
or Piotr Pawel Pospiech would move to the qualifying week. Viewers chose Calle Kristiansson
Calle Kristiansson
Calle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
as the 20th competitor. Those marked in bold are the ones which viewers chose to forward to the weekly finals. (The jury chose four of these, a total of 11 contestants.)
- Andréas JohanssonAndreas JohanssonAndreas Johansson is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Odense Boldklub in the Danish Superliga. He plays as a midfielder and is a former Swedish international....
, 19, PiteåPiteåPiteå is a locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The town has 22,650 inhabitants out of a municipal total of 41,000 in 2008.- Geography :... - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
, 21, KristianstadKristianstadKristianstad is a city and the seat of Kristianstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 35,711 inhabitants in 2010.-History:The city was founded in 1614 by King Christian IV of Denmark, the city's name literally means 'Town of Christian', as a planned city after the burning of the town of Vä... - Camilla Håkansson, 21, KalixKalixKalix is a locality and the seat of the Kalix Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The name Kalix is believed to have come from nomadic tribes, possibly of Sapmí origin, and is derived from the word "Kalasätno", meaning "The cold river"...
- Carl Chapal, 29, GothenburgGothenburgGothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
- Clara HagmanClara HagmanClara Hagman is a Swedish singer and member of the pop band, Ace of Base.-Next Star 2008 and Idol 2009:In 2008, Clara competed in the inaugural Next Star singing competition...
, 18, GävleGävleGävle is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 71,033 inhabitants in 12/31 2010. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrland , having received its charter in 1446 from Christopher of Bavaria.-History:It is believed that the name Gävle... - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
, 20, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
, 21, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
, 18, DoroteaDoroteaDorotea is a locality and the seat of Dorotea Municipality in Västerbotten County, Sweden, with 1,571 inhabitants in 2005... - Jon Sindenius, 21, VästeråsVästeråsVästerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
- Karolina Brånsgård, 25, ÖrebroÖrebro-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
- Mariette Hansson, 26, HalmstadHalmstadHalmstad is a port, university, industrial and recreational city at the mouth of Nissan in the province of Halland on the Swedish west coast. Halmstad is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and the capital of Halland County...
- Moa Carlebecker Forssell, 20, VäxjöVäxjöVäxjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a...
- Nicklas Hocker, 17, OnsalaOnsalaOnsala is a locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 11,375 inhabitants in 2005. It is also the biggest peninsula in Sweden, south of Gothenburg....
- Nicolle Walles, 17, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
- Patrik Öhlund, 37, PiteåPiteåPiteå is a locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The town has 22,650 inhabitants out of a municipal total of 41,000 in 2008.- Geography :...
- Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
, 22, LyckseleLycksele- References :... - Rasmus Ingdahl, 21, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
- Reza Ningtyas Lindh, 28, LundLund-Main sights:During the 12th and 13th centuries, when the town was the seat of the archbishop, many churches and monasteries were built. At its peak, Lund had 27 churches, but most of them were demolished as result of the Reformation in 1536. Several medieval buildings remain, including Lund...
- Sabina Täck, 19, LesseboLesseboLessebo is a locality and the seat of Lessebo Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 2,623 inhabitants in 2005.- References :...
- Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
, 16, UmeåUmeå- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
Semi-finals
20 participants remained for the final audition week in Stockholm. These were divided into four groups, two for men and two for women respectively. After the last episode of the week, 11 of the 20 remained and were chosen to compete for the title "Idol 2009". Those who are in bold are the ones viewers voted for the qualifying finals. The contestants are listed in the order they appeared during each night.Semifinal 1
Was aired on 28 September 2009.- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
, 21 years, KristianstadKristianstadKristianstad is a city and the seat of Kristianstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 35,711 inhabitants in 2010.-History:The city was founded in 1614 by King Christian IV of Denmark, the city's name literally means 'Town of Christian', as a planned city after the burning of the town of Vä...
– Highway to Hell (AC/DCAC/DCAC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
) - Nicklas Hocker, 17 years, OnsalaOnsalaOnsala is a locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 11,375 inhabitants in 2005. It is also the biggest peninsula in Sweden, south of Gothenburg....
– Blood Is Thicker Than Water (Black Label SocietyBlack Label SocietyBlack Label Society is a heavy metal band formed by Zakk Wylde, with nine studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one EP, and three video albums released since formation of the band.-Formation and Sonic Brew :...
) - Andréas JohanssonAndreas JohanssonAndreas Johansson is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Odense Boldklub in the Danish Superliga. He plays as a midfielder and is a former Swedish international....
, 19 years, PiteåPiteåPiteå is a locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The town has 22,650 inhabitants out of a municipal total of 41,000 in 2008.- Geography :...
– Hurtful (Erik HassleErik HassleErik Hassle is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter.-Biography:Hassle was raised in a rural village two hours south of Stockholm and originally aspired to be a professional footballer. He grew up listening to soul music and realised his love of music early after listening to Wilson Pickett...
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
, 20 years, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
– Man In the Mirror (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Jon Sindenius, 21 years, VästeråsVästeråsVästerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
– Mama I'm Coming Home (Ozzy OsbourneOzzy OsbourneJohn Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English vocalist, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, whose radically different, intentionally dark, harder sound helped spawn the heavy metal...
)
Semifinal 2
Was aired on 29 September 2009.- Sabina Täck, 19 years, LesseboLesseboLessebo is a locality and the seat of Lessebo Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 2,623 inhabitants in 2005.- References :...
– "Ain't No Other Man" (Christina AguileraChristina AguileraChristina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
) - Moa Carlebecker, 20 years, VäxjöVäxjöVäxjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a...
– "The StoryThe Story (song)"The Story" is a song written by Phil Hanseroth. It was released as a single by American folk rock singer Brandi Carlile in 2006, from her 2007 album The Story. The song has been covered by Sara Ramírez for Grey's Anatomy and on her 2011 extended play Sara Ramirez-Composition and recording:"The...
" (Brandi CarlileBrandi CarlileBrandi Carlile is an American singer and songwriter.-Early life:At age eight, Carlile performed a rendition of the country music song "Tennessee Flat Top Box" with her mother. She began to play the guitar and write songs at fifteen. At sixteen, she began to perform as a backup singer for an Elvis...
) - Clara HagmanClara HagmanClara Hagman is a Swedish singer and member of the pop band, Ace of Base.-Next Star 2008 and Idol 2009:In 2008, Clara competed in the inaugural Next Star singing competition...
, 18 years, GävleGävleGävle is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 71,033 inhabitants in 12/31 2010. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrland , having received its charter in 1446 from Christopher of Bavaria.-History:It is believed that the name Gävle...
– "Release me"(Oh LauraOh LauraOh Laura, formerly known as Laura, is a Swedish Indie-pop band from Stockholm consisting of Frida Öhrn on vocals, Jocke Olovsson and Jörgen Kjellgren on guitars, Rikard Lidhamn on bass and Magnus Olsson on drums. The band's debut record, A Song Inside My Head, A Demon In My Bed, was released on May...
) - Mariette Hansson, 26 years, HalmstadHalmstadHalmstad is a port, university, industrial and recreational city at the mouth of Nissan in the province of Halland on the Swedish west coast. Halmstad is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and the capital of Halland County...
– "Dear Mr President" (PinkPink (singer)Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
) - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
, 18 years, DoroteaDoroteaDorotea is a locality and the seat of Dorotea Municipality in Västerbotten County, Sweden, with 1,571 inhabitants in 2005...
– "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
)
Semifinal 3
Was aired on 30 September 2009.- Patrik Öhlund, 37 years, PiteåPiteåPiteå is a locality and the seat of Piteå Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The town has 22,650 inhabitants out of a municipal total of 41,000 in 2008.- Geography :...
– With or Without You (U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
) - Rasmus Ingdahl, 21 years, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
– I'm Yours (Jason MrazJason MrazJason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved...
) - Carl Chapal, 29 years, Göteborg – Keep This Fire Burning (RobynRobynRobin Miriam Carlsson , better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know " from her debut album Robyn Is Here . She co-wrote the song "Du gör mig hel igen" for...
) - Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
, 22 years, LyckseleLycksele- References :...
– With You (Chris Brown) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
, 21 years, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
– Is It True (Yohanna)
Semifinal 4
Was aired on 1 October 2009.- Nicolle Walles, 17 years, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
– The Best (Tina TurnerTina TurnerTina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh, 28 years, LundLund-Main sights:During the 12th and 13th centuries, when the town was the seat of the archbishop, many churches and monasteries were built. At its peak, Lund had 27 churches, but most of them were demolished as result of the Reformation in 1536. Several medieval buildings remain, including Lund...
– Listen (Beyoncé) - Camilla Håkansson, 21 years, KalixKalixKalix is a locality and the seat of the Kalix Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The name Kalix is believed to have come from nomadic tribes, possibly of Sapmí origin, and is derived from the word "Kalasätno", meaning "The cold river"...
– My Heart Will Go On (Céline DionCeline DionCéline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
) - Karolina Brånsgård, 25 years, ÖrebroÖrebro-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
– It's a Man's World (James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
) - Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
, 16 years, UmeåUmeå- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
– All These Things I've Done (The Killers)
Qualifying finals
The qualifying finals aired on 2 October 2009. In the final qualifying program 12 people competed for 11 seats in the weekly finals. Viewers had chosen 8 contestants for the qualifying final and the judges chose 4 wildcards to participate in the qualifying finals. The person in bold was eliminated.- Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
, 21 years, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
– Beat It (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh, 28 years, LundLund-Main sights:During the 12th and 13th centuries, when the town was the seat of the archbishop, many churches and monasteries were built. At its peak, Lund had 27 churches, but most of them were demolished as result of the Reformation in 1536. Several medieval buildings remain, including Lund...
– Son of a Preacher Man (Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldMary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s...
) - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
, 18 years, DoroteaDoroteaDorotea is a locality and the seat of Dorotea Municipality in Västerbotten County, Sweden, with 1,571 inhabitants in 2005...
– Show Me Heaven (Maria McKeeMaria McKeeMaria Luisa McKee is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for her work with Lone Justice and her 1990 UK solo chart-topping hit, "Show Me Heaven".-Music:...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
, 21 years, KristianstadKristianstadKristianstad is a city and the seat of Kristianstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 35,711 inhabitants in 2010.-History:The city was founded in 1614 by King Christian IV of Denmark, the city's name literally means 'Town of Christian', as a planned city after the burning of the town of Vä...
– Here I Go Again (WhitesnakeWhitesnakeWhitesnake are an English rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. The band's early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style...
) - Nicklas Hocker, 17 years, OnsalaOnsalaOnsala is a locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 11,375 inhabitants in 2005. It is also the biggest peninsula in Sweden, south of Gothenburg....
– Oh Pretty Woman (Gary MooreGary MooreRobert William Gary Moore , better known simply as Gary Moore, was a Northern Irish musician from Belfast, best recognised as a blues rock guitarist and singer....
) - Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
, 16 years, UmeåUmeå- Transport :The road infrastructure in Umeå is well-developed, with two European highways passing through the city. About 4 km from the city centre is the Umeå City Airport...
– Life on Mars (David BowieDavid BowieDavid Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
) - Jon Sindenius, 21 years, VästeråsVästeråsVästerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
– Don't Look Back In Anger (OasisOasis (band)Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
, 20 years, StockholmStockholmStockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
– Hurtful (Erik HassleErik HassleErik Hassle is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter.-Biography:Hassle was raised in a rural village two hours south of Stockholm and originally aspired to be a professional footballer. He grew up listening to soul music and realised his love of music early after listening to Wilson Pickett...
) - Karolina Brånsgård, 25 years, ÖrebroÖrebro-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
– Fever (Peggy LeePeggy LeePeggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and...
, Little Willie JohnLittle Willie JohnWilliam Edward John was better known by his stage name Little Willie John. Many sources erroneously give his second name as Edgar...
) - Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
, 22 years, LyckseleLycksele- References :...
– Stand by Me (Ben E. KingBen E. KingBenjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...
) - Mariette Hansson, 26 years, HalmstadHalmstadHalmstad is a port, university, industrial and recreational city at the mouth of Nissan in the province of Halland on the Swedish west coast. Halmstad is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and the capital of Halland County...
– Sweet Child o' Mine (Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
) - Camilla Håkansson, 21 years, KalixKalixKalix is a locality and the seat of the Kalix Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The name Kalix is believed to have come from nomadic tribes, possibly of Sapmí origin, and is derived from the word "Kalasätno", meaning "The cold river"...
– Hallelujah (Leonard CohenLeonard CohenLeonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
)
The judges wildcards to the qualifying finals
- Reza Ningtyas Lindh
- Nicklas Hocker
- Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
- Camilla Håkansson
Finals
11 individuals competed for nine Fridays until the grand final in Globen, held on 11 December 2009. Artists marked with bold were excluded from the contest.Week 1: Club Idol
The first final week was broadcast on 9 October 2009. The Idol 2004Idol 2004
-24 September :#Alex Falk - Celebration #Cornelia Dahlgren - What It Feels Like For A Girl #Fillip Williams - This Love #Angel Hansson - Hello...
participant Darin began the program by singing his cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
's hit song "Viva La Vida" from 2008.
- Nicklas Hocker – Get This Party Started (PinkPink (singer)Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
) - Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
– When Love Takes Over (David GuettaDavid GuettaPierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
& Kelly RowlandKelly RowlandKelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
) - Karolina Brånsgård – Just Dance (Lady GaGaLady GaGaStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
) - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
– About You Now (SugababesSugababesThe Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Destiny Calling (Melody ClubMelody ClubMelody Club is a Swedish pop/synth rock band from Växjö formed in January 2000. Their break-through came in 2002 with the song Palace Station, which was also a big success in Germany. The band has frequent radio airplay in Sweden, Germany, Japan, Norway and Denmark.Melody Club's style can be...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – Superstar (JameliaJameliaJamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Leave a Light On (Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
) - Camilla Håkansson – All Night Long (Lionel RichieLionel RichieLionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– Release Me (AgnesAgnes CarlssonAgnes Emilia Carlsson, also known mononymously as Agnes , is a Swedish recording artist. She rose to fame as the winner of Idol 2005, the second season of the Swedish Idol series...
) - Mariette Hansson – When Tomorrow Comes (EurythmicsEurythmicsEurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
) - Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
– Hot N Cold (Katy PerryKaty PerryKaty Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Karolina Brånsgård | Eddie Razaz | |
Week 2: Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
The second final week was broadcast on 16 October 2009. The American IdolAmerican Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
winner Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...
and Swedish Idol 2008
Idol 2008
The fifth season of Swedish Idol premiered on September 3, 2008 and continued until its grand finale on 12 December, when 22-year-old Kevin Borg was crowned winner. It was the first season to feature new judges Laila Bagge, Anders Bagge and Andreas Carlsson, a move that made it the first Idol...
winner Kevin Borg
Kevin Borg
Kevin James Borg is a Maltese pop singer who lives and works in Sweden. Borg rose to musical fame as the winner of the fifth series of the Swedish singing competition Idol in 2008...
began the program by together singing her and Chris Brown's song No Air
No Air
"No Air" is a song by American recording artist Jordin Sparks featuring American R&B singer Chris Brown. The song was written by James Fauntleroy II, Eric Griggs, Michael Scala, Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas and Steve Russell...
from 2008. The participants also sang together We Are The World
We Are the World
"We Are the World" is a song and charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World...
by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
& Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
. At the end of the program (in the elimination round), Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American pop / R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She hails from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in Idol history...
sang her newest song S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)
S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)
"S.O.S. " is a song performed by American R&B and pop recording artist Jordin Sparks. It is the second single from her second studio album titled Battlefield. The song was released first in Australia on September 4, 2009 and was sent to US radio on September 29, 2009. It was released in the UK on...
.
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Bad (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Camilla Håkansson – Human Nature (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Mariette Hansson – I Want You Back (The Jackson 5The Jackson 5The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– They Don't Care About Us (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
– Will You Be There (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Nicklas Hocker – Black or White (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
– You Are Not Alone (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
– Beat It (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Thriller (Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Camilla Håkansson | Nicklas Hocker | |
Week 3: Rock
The third final week was broadcast on 23 October 2009. The season's first guest judge was Joey TempestJoey Tempest
Joey Tempest is the vocalist and main songwriter in the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. He has written hits like "The Final Countdown", "Rock the Night" and "Superstitious".-Early life:...
, from rock band Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
.
- Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Why Can't This Be Love (Van HalenVan HalenVan Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band has enjoyed success since the release of its debut album, Van Halen, . As of 2007 Van Halen has sold 80 million albums worldwide and has had the most #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– Beautiful Day (U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
) - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
– Here Without You (3 Doors Down3 Doors Down3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa formed in 1996. The band consists of Brad Arnold , Matt Roberts , Todd Harrell , Chris Henderson , and Greg Upchurch ....
) - Mariette Hansson – I'm Just a Girl (No DoubtNo DoubtNo Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
) - Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
– Driving One Of Your Cars (Lisa MiskovskyLisa MiskovskyLisa Miskovsky is a Swedish musician. Her mother is Finnish and her father is from the Czech Republic.-Biography:...
) - Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
– We're Not Living In America (The SoundsThe SoundsThe Sounds are a Swedish Indie Rock band. Formed in Helsingborg in 1999, the group's musical style has been compared to New Wave acts such as Blondie, The Cars, the Epoxies and Missing Persons....
) - Nicklas Hocker – Black Hole Sun (SoundgardenSoundgardenSoundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – Don't Stop Me Now (QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Are You Gonna Go My Way (Lenny KravitzLenny KravitzLeonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Nicklas Hocker | Eddie Razaz | |
Week 4: Las Vegas
The fourth final week was broadcast on 30 October 2009. The contestants began the program singing Katy Perry'sKaty Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
song Waking Up in Vegas
Waking Up in Vegas
"Waking Up in Vegas" is a song by American recording artist Katy Perry, taken as the fourth and final single off her second studio album, One of the Boys. It was written by Katy Perry, Desmond Child and Andreas Carlsson. It is produced by Greg Wells and co-produced by Perry. Wells is credited with...
with the jury member Andreas Carlsson; at the same time Laila Bagge was dancing with her dance partner Tobias Wallin from Let's Dance 2009.
- Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
– Mack the knife (Bobby DarinBobby DarinBobby Darin , born Walden Robert Cassotto, was an American singer, actor and musician.Darin performed in a range of music genres, including pop, rock, jazz, folk and country...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– It's not unusual (Tom JonesTom Jones (singer)Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE , known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer.Since the mid 1960s, Jones has sung many styles of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, techno, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – New York, New York (Liza MinnelliLiza MinnelliLiza May Minnelli is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli....
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– Can't take my eyes of off you (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) - Erika SelinErika SelinErika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest...
– Sway (Perez Prado & Rosemary ClooneyRosemary ClooneyRosemary Clooney was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit "Come On-a My House" written by William Saroyan and his cousin Ross Bagdasarian , which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me" Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 –...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– You don't have to say you love me (Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldMary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s...
) - Mariette Hansson – You to Me Are EverythingYou to Me Are Everything"You to Me Are Everything" is a single by The Real Thing. Written by Ken Gold and Michael Denne and produced by Ken Gold, "You to Me Are Everything" was The Real Thing's sole number-one single in the UK, spending three weeks at the top in July 1976. A remixed version of the song returned to the...
(The Real ThingThe Real Thing (group)-Albums:Studio albums* Real Thing - UK #34* 4 from 8 * Step Into Our World , retitled Can You Feel the Force - UK #73* ....Saints Or Sinners? Live albums* The Real Thing Live Compilation albums...
) - Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
– That's amore (Dean MartinDean MartinDean Martin was an American singer, film actor, television star and comedian. Martin's hit singles included "Memories Are Made of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You", "Sway", "Volare" and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?"...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Erika Selin | Eddie Razaz | |
Week 5: Världens bästa låt
The fifth final week was broadcast on 6 November 2009.- Rabih JaberRabih JaberRabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts...
– All my life (K Ci and Jojo) - Mariette Hansson – Because the night (Bruce SpringsteenBruce SpringsteenBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – Summertime (Fantasia BarrinoFantasia BarrinoFantasia Monique Barrino commonly known as Fantasia, is an American R&B singer, Broadway and television actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe", which...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– With a little help from my friends (Joe CockerJoe CockerJohn Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE is an English rock and blues musician, composer and actor, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles...
) - Tove Östman StyrkeTove StyrkeTove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place...
– In the ghetto (Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– If you're not the one (Daniel BedingfieldDaniel BedingfieldDaniel John Bedingfield is a British singer-songwriter. He is the brother of pop singers Natasha Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle.-Music career:...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– The show must go on (QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Rabih Jaber | Mariette Hansson | |
Week 6: Topplistan
The sixth final week was broadcast on 13 November 2009. This week the jury member Anders BaggeAnders Bagge
Sven Anders Bagge is a Swedish composer, lyricist, musician and record producer and partner with Peer Åström. The two songwriters / producers are known as Bagge & Peer...
was ill, therefore he was replaced by the Ace of Base-member Ulf Ekberg
Ulf Ekberg
Ulf Gunnar Ekberg , a.k.a. "Buddha", along with the three siblings of Jonas Berggren , Linn Berggren, and Jenny Berggren, is a founding member of the Swedish pop group Ace of Base.-Life and career:...
.
- Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Bodies (Robbie WilliamsRobbie WilliamsRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
) - Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– Curly Sue (TakidaTakidaTakida is a band from Ånge, Sweden, formed in 1999. The band consists of Robert Petterson , Tomas Wallin , Mattias Larsson , Fredrik Pålsson and Kristoffer Söderström ....
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – Halo (Beyoncé)
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Bad Day (Daniel PowterDaniel PowterDaniel Richard Powter is a Canadian recording artist. He is known for his hit "Bad Day", which spent five weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Powter became the only act to register the #1 hit of the year but chart no other Hot 100 hit.- Life and career :Powter grew up in Vernon, in the...
) - Tove Östman Styrke – I Wish I was a Punkrocker (Sandi ThomSandi ThomAlexandria "Sandi" Thom is a Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She became widely known in 2006 after a series of webcasts and the success of the single "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker ".-1984–2004: Early life:Thom was born in Banff, Aberdeenshire...
) - Mariette Hansson – Bleeding Love (Leona LewisLeona LewisLeona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
)
- Reza Ningtyas Lindh & Eddie RazazEddie RazazEddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth...
– If only You (Danny SaucedoDanny SaucedoDanny Saucedo is a Swedish singer and songwriter often presented just as Danny, who competed as one of the finalists in Idol 2006 - the Swedish version of Idol where he got to the top 6 before being eliminated.Danny has released three music albums and eleven music singles...
& Therese GrankvistTherese GrankvistTherese Grankvist is a Swedish singer and former member of Drömhus. She goes by Therese when performing.- Biography :...
) - Mariette Hansson & Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Someone New (EskobarEskobarEskobar is the name of a Swedish indie/pop band that was founded in 1996 some 30 kilometres north of Stockholm, in the small town of Åkersberga...
& Heather NovaHeather NovaHeather Nova, is a Bermudian singer-songwriter and poet. She has released eight full-length albums and has found lasting success in Germany where two of her albums South and Storm have made their way into the Top-5 of German official album chart.-Biography:Heather Nova was born in Bermuda...
) - Tove Östman Styrke & Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Kids (Robbie WilliamsRobbie WilliamsRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
& Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Eddie Razaz | Reza Ningtyas Lindh | |
Week 7: Kärlek
The seventh final week was broadcast on 20 November 2009. This was the last week Idol 2009 was to be broadcast from the Idol Studio in Stockholm.Song 1, tribute to the fans:
- Tove Östman Styrke – Sweet Dreams (EurythmicsEurythmicsEurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– To Be with You (Mr. BigMr. Big (band)Mr. Big is an American rock supergroup, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1988. The band is a quartet composed of Eric Martin , Paul Gilbert , Billy Sheehan , and Pat Torpey ; Mr. Big also included Richie Kotzen, a reputable blues-based guitarist who replaced Gilbert in 1999...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– My Life Would Suck Without You (Kelly ClarksonKelly ClarksonKelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – You've Got a Friend (Carole KingCarole KingCarole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King had an album, Tapestry, top the U.S...
) - Mariette Hansson – Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
)
Song 2, tribute to one or more relatives:
- Tove Östman Styrke – Himlen är oskyldigt blå (Ted GärdestadTed GärdestadTed Gärdestad , internationally known as Ted Gardestad, Ted Gaerdestad or just Ted was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician.-Early career:...
) - Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Your Song (Elton JohnElton JohnSir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Always (Bon JoviBon JoviBon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
) - Reza Ningtyas Lindh – When I Need You (Leo SayerLeo SayerLeo Sayer is a British singer-songwriter, musician, and entertainer whose singing career has spanned four decades. Sayer became a naturalised Australian citizen in 2009. Sayer was a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s...
, Céline DionCeline DionCéline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
) - Mariette Hansson – Ängeln i rummet (Eva DahlgrenEva DahlgrenEva Dahlgren is a Swedish pop musician, born 9 June 1960 in Umeå, Sweden.Dahlgren was discovered by musician/producer Bruno Glenmark in 1978 after appearing on the TV show "Sveriges magasin" and her debut album Finns det nån som bryr sej om was released the same year...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Reza Ningtyas Lindh | Erik Grönwall | |
Week 8: Arena
The eighth final week was to be broadcast on 27 November 2009 from Malmö Arena in MalmöMalmö
Malmö , in the southernmost province of Scania, is the third most populous city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg.Malmö is the seat of Malmö Municipality and the capital of Skåne County...
.
Song 1:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Hungry Heart (Bruce SpringsteenBruce SpringsteenBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
) - Mariette Hansson – Land of Confusion (GenesisGenesis (band)Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
) - Tove Östman Styrke – Pride (U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Shout It Out Loud (KissKISS (band)Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
)
Song 2:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling StonesThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
) - Mariette Hansson – You're the Storm (The CardigansThe CardigansThe Cardigans are a Swedish rock band formed in the town of Jönköping in October 1992.Their debut album Emmerdale gave them a solid base in their home country and enjoyed some success abroad, especially in Japan. It was not until their second album Life that an international reputation was secured...
) - Tove Östman Styrke – Since You Been Gone (Russ Ballard, Head East, Rainbow)
- Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Hey Jude (The BeatlesThe BeatlesThe Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Mariette Hansson | Calle Kristiansson | |
Week 9: Jury's Choice
The ninth final week was to be broadcast on 4 December 2009 from ScandinaviumScandinavium
Scandinavium is the primary indoor sports and event arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. Construction on Scandinavium began in 1969 after decades of setbacks, the arena was built in time for the 350th year anniversary celebration of the City of Gothenburg and was inaugurated on May 18, 1971.Scandinavium...
in Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
.
Song 1:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Walking In Memphis (Marc CohnMarc CohnMarc Craig Cohn is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and musician.- Personal life :Cohn was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Beachwood High School in Beachwood, a Cleveland suburb. He then attended Oberlin College....
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Heaven (Bryan AdamsBryan AdamsBryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
) - Tove Östman Styrke – Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
)
Song 2:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (Rod StewartRod StewartRoderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Run to the Hills (Iron MaidenIron MaidenIron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
) - Tove Östman Styrke – The Greatest Love of All (George BensonGeorge BensonGeorge Benson is a ten Grammy Award winning American musician, whose production career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist....
/Whitney HoustonWhitney HoustonWhitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
)
Elimination
The two participants who received the fewest viewer votes had to sing a second time.The person who is marked with a dark gray background had the lowest number of votes and was forced to leave Idol.
| Lowest number of viewer votes | ||
| Tove Östman Styrke | Erik Grönwall | |
Week 10: The final
The tenth and last final week was to be broadcast on 11 December 2009 from Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. Former "Idol" winner AgnesAgnes Carlsson
Agnes Emilia Carlsson, also known mononymously as Agnes , is a Swedish recording artist. She rose to fame as the winner of Idol 2005, the second season of the Swedish Idol series...
was to attend the final to perform.
Song 1:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Rock and roll (Led ZeppelinLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– The final countdown (EuropeEurope (band)Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
)
Song 2:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– With a little help from my friends (Joe CockerJoe CockerJohn Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE is an English rock and blues musician, composer and actor, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles...
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– The show must go on (QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
)
Song 3:
- Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
– Higher (Calle KristianssonCalle KristianssonCalle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol....
) - Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
– Higher (Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
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Lists below the participant who received the largest number of viewer votes and thus won Idol 2009.
| The Winner | ||
| Erik Grönwall Erik Grönwall Erik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days... |
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Elimination Chart
| Did Not Perform | Female | Male | Top 24 | Wild Card | Top 11 | Winner |
| Safe | Save Last | Eliminated |
| Stage: | Quarter | Semi | Finals | ||||||||||||||
| Week: | 09/28 | 09/29 | 09/30 | 10/1 | 10/2 | 10/9 | 10/16 | 10/23 | 10/30 | 11/6 | 11/13 | 11/20 | 11/27 | 12/4 | 12/11 | ||
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| Place | Contestant | Result | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Erik Grönwall Erik Grönwall Erik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days... |
Top 12 | Winner | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | Calle Kristiansson Calle Kristiansson Calle Kristiansson born July 5, 1988 in Kristianstad is a Swedish singer who came first runner-up in Idol 2009 after the winner Erik Grönwall. On December 23, 2009 Kristiansson released his first music album containing 11 songs from his performances on Idol.... |
Top 12 | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Tove Östman Styrke Tove Styrke Tove Anna Linnéa Östman Styrke is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and model. Born in Umeå, Sweden, she rose to prominence as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place... |
Top 12 | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | Mariette Hansson | Top 12 | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | Reza Ningtyas Lindh | Elim | Top 12 | Elim | |||||||||||||
| 6 | Eddie Razaz Eddie Razaz Eddie Razaz born on 21 December 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish singer of Persian origin. He was a former participant of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished sixth... |
Elim | Top 12 | Elim | |||||||||||||
| 7 | Rabih Jaber Rabih Jaber Rabih Jaber is a Swedish singer of Lebanese origin. He was former participants of Swedish Idol 2009 and finished seventh. Rabih Jaber and Eddie Razaz, yet another Idol participant, became a duo pop boy band as Rebound! in 2010 with a number of hits on the Swedish charts... |
Top 12 | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | Erika Selin Erika Selin Erika Selin born August 6, 1991 in Dorotea is a Swedish singer who competed in Idol 2009 where she finished in 8th place. Selin sent in the entry "Kom" to Melodifestivalen 2010 but in the end the song was given to girl band Timoteij for the contest... |
Top 12 | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | Nicklas Hocker | Elim | Top 12 | Elim | |||||||||||||
| 10 | Camilla Håkansson | Elim | Top 12 | Elim | |||||||||||||
| 11 | Karolina Brånsgård | Top 12 | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | Jon Sidenius | Top 12 | Elim | ||||||||||||||
| Heat 4 | Nicole Walles | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Heat 3 | Carl Chapal | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Patrik Öhlund | |||||||||||||||||
| Rasmus Ingdahl | |||||||||||||||||
| Heat 2 | Clara Hagman | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| Moa Carlebecker | |||||||||||||||||
| Sabina Täcl | |||||||||||||||||
| Heat 1 | Andreas Johansson | Elim | |||||||||||||||