Biography
Who is Sigrid?
Early life and real name
Sigrid Solbakk Raabe was born on September 5, 1996, in Ålesund Municipality, Norway. Growing up in a musical household, she learned to play the piano at age seven and started singing when she reached age thirteen. During her youth, she performed a version of a popular song by Nirvana and originally considered careers in teaching, law, or journalism instead of music.
As she entered high school, she realized music was more than just a hobby. Alongside her sister Johanne, she formed a band named Sala Says Mhyp, which honored their late cat. After finishing high school in her hometown, she moved to Bergen to immerse herself in the local indie music scene and shared a flat with her brother and friends.
How Sigrid became famous
At the age of sixteen, her brother Tellef challenged her to write an original song rather than performing cover versions. She wrote her debut track titled Sun, which she released in 2013 and received airplay on Norwegian radio stations. Following this early success, she signed a recording contract and began performing at various music festivals.
Her major breakthrough arrived in 2016 after she co-wrote Don't Kill My Vibe following a frustrating songwriting session. Record executives immediately signed her to a global deal, and the track became the lead single for her debut extended play released in 2017. The release charted in multiple countries and launched her international career.
Career highlights and albums
In 2018, she won the prestigious BBC Music Sound of 2018 award and took home a newcomer trophy at the Spellemannprisen ceremony. Her debut studio album, Sucker Punch, arrived in March 2019 and reached the top of the charts in Norway while performing strongly in the United Kingdom. Throughout that year, she toured extensively across North America and Europe.
She followed up her initial success with her second studio album, How to Let Go, released in May 2022 alongside a major world tour. In October 2025, she released her third studio album titled There's Always More That I Could Say. Her discography also includes several successful extended plays and collaborations with other prominent artists.
Personal life and family
Sigrid comes from a creative family with siblings who also pursue artistic endeavors. Her brother Tellef Raabe works as a musician, and her sister Johanne has collaborated with her on musical projects in the past. She maintained a relationship with Norwegian skier and filmmaker Nikolai Schirmer until 2022.
Beyond her primary music career, she serves as a brand ambassador for Gore-Tex. She continues to write and record music from her native country while maintaining an active international touring schedule.
Birthday and age
Sigrid was born on September 5, 1996, which makes Sigrid 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Sigrid shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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