Christer Sjögren

Hans Christer Sjögren (; born 6 April 1950) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the dansband group Vikingarna.

Early life

Hans Christer Sjögren was born in Hagfors, Sweden, on 6 April 1950, as the child of Eivor (née Östling) and Hans Sjögren.

Career

1978–2004: Vikingarna

On 15 September 1978, Stefan Borsch left the band and Sjögren reluctantly became their lead singer.

The first album by Vikingarna with Christer Sjögren as singer is "Kramgoa låtar 7", released in 1979.

2008–present

He competed in Melodifestivalen 2008, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking one of the two top spots in the first semi-final, his song "I Love Europe" was qualified for the final in the Globe Arena on 15 March 2008. He finished in 9th place. In 2018, he appears on Så mycket bättre which is broadcast on TV4.

Personal life

Sjögren is married to Birgitta Sjögren.

Since the early 2000s, Christer Sjögren lives in Hammarö, outside Karlstad, Sweden.

Legacy

Awards and honours

2005: Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Discography

Solo Andliga sånger (1989) Andliga sånger 2 (1993) När ljusen ska tändas därhemma (1994) Varför är solen så röd (1996) Ett julkort från förr (2000) För kärlekens skull (2003) Älskade andliga sånger (2007) 40 år med Christer Sjögren (2008) Schlagerminnen (2009) En stjärna lyser i natt (2010) Kramgoa låtar 2011 (2011)

Other Love Me Tender (2005) King Creole (2006) Mitt sköna sextiotal (2008) Lotta & Christer (2012) Christer Sjögren sjunger Sinatra (2014)

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole Notes2007 Leende guldbruna ögon Himself Mini series, 1 episode