Venke Knutson

Venke Knutson was born in Farsund, Norway in 1978. She released her first album, 'Scared,' in 1999. Her 2002 single 'Beyond My Dreams' became a major hit in Norway and helped establish her as a pop singer there.

Her discography includes albums like 'Venke' in 2004, 'Dual' in 2006, and 'Campfire' in 2009. Songs such as 'Jealous Cause I Love You,' 'Holiday,' and 'Someday Soon' are among her better-known tracks. She has won Spellemannprisen awards, which are Norway's equivalent of the Grammys.

In 2007, her performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert drew some attention due to the presence of Israeli leaders at the event. She has spoken about dealing with burnout at points in her career. Her band has included musicians like guitarist Eirik Lyng and drummer Even Finsrud.

Later albums like 'Reset' in 2011 and 'OK, OK' in 2014 continued her output. She put out 'TI D' in 2016. Her music is mostly straightforward pop with a focus on vocals and accessible melodies.