Biography
Who is Nicole?
Early life and family
Born in Saarbrücken, Germany, Nicole was raised in the community of Nohfelden. Her parents are Marliese and Siegfried Hohloch. She grew up in a household with one brother and two sisters. She completed her high school education in her hometown and remains an honorary citizen there today.
She has had an interest in music since childhood. The singer began performing publicly when she was just four years old. Music has remained central to her path throughout her life.
Career beginnings
Nicole achieved commercial success at sixteen with the release of her first single, Flieg nicht so hoch, mein kleiner Freund. The song reached the second spot on the Austrian music charts and performed well across Europe. This early success established her place in the music industry.
She primarily worked with composers like Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger during these early years. Her recordings have spanned diverse genres, including pop, rock, and jazz, though she is most closely associated with the schlager music style.
Eurovision victory and international success
At seventeen, the artist won the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest with the track Ein bißchen Frieden. Following the competition, she performed the song in Dutch, French, and English, in addition to the original German. This victory made her the first representative from Germany to win the contest.
The English recording, titled A Little Peace, reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart. It became the 500th song to hit that milestone in the UK. She later recorded versions in many other languages, including Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, and Polish, to share the song with global audiences.
Music industry milestones
Throughout her career, Nicole has released over 25 studio albums and 80 singles. In 2005, she co-produced the album Alles Fließt. She later released Mitten ins Herz in 2008, which included a three-month unplugged tour. By 2016, she was credited as a composer on her album Traumfänger.
She continued to collaborate with various artists on her 2019 album 50 ist das neue 25. In 2020, she planned a concert tour to mark 40 years in the music industry, though these dates were later moved due to the global pandemic.
Personal life and beliefs
Nicole married her childhood friend, Winfried Seibert, in August 1984. The couple had both a civil and a church ceremony. They have two children together and reside in Neunkirchen, Nohfelden.
She is known for her spiritual beliefs and enjoys performing concerts in churches due to their unique acoustics. She also supports several humanitarian causes, such as child abuse prevention and efforts for homeless children in the Philippines. She has traveled to Africa twice to work with the organization Welthungerhilfe.
Birthday and age
Nicole was born on October 25, 1964, which makes Nicole 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Nicole shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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