Carl Espen

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

Background Carl Espen was born in Bergen in 1982. The oldest of three siblings, he grew up on the island of Osterøy. He spent two years with the Norwegian Armed Forces and was stationed in Kosovo, before returning to Norway to take up work as a craftsman.

Music career Espen's first performance was at a singing contest when he was 17.

2014–present: Eurovision Song Contest Carl Espen presenting himself and Silent Storm in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. In 2014, Espen was announced as one of the contestants in Melodi Grand Prix 2014, Norway's selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, with the song "Silent Storm". The song was written by Espen's cousin, Josefin Winther.

IFPI NOR: Platinum

"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other appearances Title Year Album or EP "" 2016 Winthersanger