Biography
Who is Velvet?
Early life and career beginnings
Jenny Marielle Pettersson was born in Helsingborg, Sweden, on November 5, 1975. She is professionally known as Velvet. In 1993, she moved from Helsingborg to Stockholm. Her goal was to study ballet at Balettakademien.
Velvet later took singing lessons at a dance school. She soon discovered her passion for singing while working at Wallmans cabaret. For eight years, she toured as a choir singer and dancer. She supported major artists like Carola, Lena PH, and Meat Loaf. Velvet also participated in the house choir for the Swedish Eurovision organization for five years.
Music career and first album
Velvet was discovered in 2005 and signed with Bonnier Amigo Music Group. She chose the stage name "Velvet" herself. Her debut single, "Rock Down To (Electric Avenue)", became a success in Sweden and internationally. This track topped the Swedish Dance Charts for 22 weeks. Her next single, "Don't Stop Movin'", was also popular and led to a tour.
In 2006, Velvet competed in Melodifestivalen with the song "Mi Amore". The track became Song of the Year 2006 in Bulgaria. It also charted highly in Russia, Poland, and Greece. Her debut album, 'Finally', was released this same year. In 2007, she released "Fix Me", which found success in the United States, reaching number 14. Her fifth single, "Chemistry", was her only single to chart in Finland.
Melodifestivalen and second album
Velvet returned to Melodifestivalen in 2008 with "Deja Vu". This song was her most successful in Sweden, though it did not chart elsewhere. In August 2008, her single "Take My Body Close" reached number 8 in Sweden and number 14 in Poland. "Chemistry" was released in the US in November 2008, but it did not chart.
Velvet competed in Melodifestivalen again in 2009 with "The Queen". She placed sixth in her semi-final round. Her second album, also titled 'The Queen', was released on March 18, 2009. This album included previous singles like "Fix Me" and "Chemistry".
Beyond her singing, Velvet has worked as a show producer for various Christmas galas across Sweden. She also performed as an artist at these events. In 2010, she recorded a cover of "Stereo Love" with PJ. She released the single "Love Struck" in 2011, followed by "Enemy" in 2014, and "Friendly Fire" in 2015. In 2017, Velvet collaborated with Therese on the song "Don't Stop".
Birthday and age
Velvet was born on November 5, 1975, which makes Velvet 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Velvet shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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