''Sommarkrysset'' (; "The Summer Cross") is a Swedish television program that is broadcast live from the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm during the summer. It was first shown on 3 June 2005. The TV show became famous for their early bookings of music artists such as

Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...

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, Ava Max who later went on to gain global success. The program consists of live performances by famous artists in front of a live audience while viewers can call in and win a certain amount of money. To have the chance to win this money, the viewer first has to figure out a word which is derived by entering the answers to questions (one letter in each box) on a piece of graph paper with 5x5 squares like a

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, (Swedish) The program was created by Peter Settman's Baluba Productions and is produced Settman's Baluba Television. The Lotto draw is usually broadcast live with Ulrica Bengtsson as a presenter, although others have presented the draw at times. Annika Duckmark has also been a regular presenter.

Guests and artists

Listed below are the artists who appeared in the program over the years.

2005

Host: Peter Settman * 3 June 2005: Lill Lindfors, Lisa Nilsson,

Helena Paparizou Helena Paparizou (; , ; born 31 January 1962) is a Swedish-born Greek singer, songwriter and television personality. Born and raised in Sweden to Greek parents, she enrolled in various arts schools before launching a career in Sweden in 1999 a ...

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feat. Markoolio * 10 June 2005: Electric Banana Band, Jimmy Jansson, Nordman, Sofia Karlsson, Amy Diamond * 17 June 2005:

Bonnie Tyler Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; born 8 June 1951), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh people, Welsh singer who is known for her distinctive husky voice. Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album ''The World Start ...

(Wales),

Jill Johnson Jill Anna Maria Johnson (born 24 May 1973) is a Swedish country and pop singer, songwriter and TV-host. She performed in the Melodifestivalen 1998 contest, winning with the song "Kärleken är" ("Love Is"), and represented Sweden at the Eurovis ...

, Martin Stenmarck, Elin Lanto, Thomas Di Leva * 25 June 2005: Shirley Clamp, Grymlings, Cajsa-Stina Åkerström,

Cameron Cartio Kamran Sabahi ( fa, کامران صباحی; born 9 April 1978), known professionally as Cameron Cartio, is an Iranian-born Swedish pop singer. Being signed to Sony Music, he released his debut album ''Borderless'' in 2005. Cameron having been ...

, Kayo * 1 July 2005: Svante Thuresson,

Nanne Grönvall Marianne Elisabeth Grönwall (, née ''Nordqvist''; born 18 May 1962), known by her stage name Nanne (), is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Biography Grönvall's musical career started in the 1980s group Sound of Music. The trio participated twice ...

, Sanne Salomonsen (Denmark),

Bo Sundström Bo Sigvard "Bosse" Sundström (born 16 October 1961) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of Bo Kaspers orkester. As a solo singer he has released two music albums called ''Skåne'' (2004) and ''Den lyckliges vä ...

, Rigo Pencheff (Swedish singer) & Pauline Kamusewu.

2006

Host: Gry Forssell * 8 July 2006: LaGaylia Frazier,

Basshunter Jonas Erik Altberg (; born 22 December 1984), known professionally as Basshunter, is a Swedish singer, record producer, songwriter and DJ. Basshunter has recorded five studio albums: ''The Bassmachine'' (2004), '' LOL'' (2006), '' Now You're Gon ...

Ola Svensson Ola Nils Håkan Svensson (born 23 February 1986) is a Swedish artist and songwriter, known professionally by the mononym Ola until 2014, and as Brother Leo from 2018 to present. Born in Lund, Skåne, his career began in 2005, when he finished e ...

, Robert Wells, Markoolio. * 15 July 2006:

Linda Bengtzing Linda Birgitta Bengtzing (born 13 March 1974) is a Swedish pop singer famous for her participation in the fourth season of '' Fame Factory'' in Sweden and for her entries at Melodifestivalen 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2022. ...

, Anna Book,

Arvingarna Arvingarna is a Swedish dansband formed in Gothenburg in 1989. The group consists of Casper Janebrink (vocals and bass guitar), Lars Larsson (guitars, vocals and keyboards), Kim Carlsson (vocals and guitars) and Tommy Carlsson (drums and vocals) ...

. * 22 July 2006: Magnus Carlsson, BWO, Daniel Lindström,

Dogge Doggelito Douglas León, known by his stage name Dogge Doggelito (born 24 July 1975) is a Swedish rapper, lecturer, author and artist. He is also among the founders of '' The Latin Kings'' (TLK) -- one of Sweden's most successful rap groups. Doggelito is ...

El Primo EL, El or el may refer to: Religion * El (deity), a Semitic word for "God" People * EL (rapper) (born 1983), stage name of Elorm Adablah, a Ghanaian rapper and sound engineer * El DeBarge, music artist * El Franco Lee (1949–2016), American po ...

. * 29 July 2006:

The Poodles The Poodles were a glam metal/ heavy metal band from Sweden, formed by singer Jakob Samuel (a.k.a. Jake Samuels), bassist Pontus Egberg, guitarist Pontus Norgren and drummer Christian Lundqvist. Their songs include " Metal Will Stand Tall" an ...

& Tess Merkel, Shirley Clamp, Sebastian Karlsson, Roger Pontare. * 5 August 2006: Patrik Isaksson, Ana Johnsson, Veronica Maggio, Jonas Gardell. * 12 August 2006: Anna Sahlene, Martin Stenmarck, Backyard Babies,

Immanuel Gospel Immanuel ( he, עִמָּנוּאֵל, 'Īmmānū'ēl, meaning, "God is with us"; also Romanization of Hebrew, romanized: , ; and or in Koine Greek of the New Testament) is a Hebrew name that appears in the Book of Isaiah (7:14) as a sign that ...

. * 19 August 2006: Pernilla Wahlgren, Marit Bergman, Marie Serneholt, Elias feat. Frans, Amy Diamond. * 26 August 2006: Lisa Miskovsky,

Mando Diao Mando Diao is an alternative rock band from Borlänge, Sweden. The band got their breakthrough with the release of the album '' Hurricane Bar''. Their main fan base is in Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Japan. Band members are Björn ...

, Mange Schmidt,

Bo Kaspers Orkester Bo Kaspers Orkester is a Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alph ...

Agnes Carlsson Agnes Emilia Carlsson (born 6 March 1988), known mononymously as Agnes, is a Swedish recording artist. She rose to fame as the winner of Idol 2005, the second season of the Swedish Idol series. She was then signed to Sony Music, through which s ...

, Thomas Di Leva,

Brolle Jr Brolle (born Kjell Junior Wallmark, November 10, 1981), is a Swedish singer and musician who was discovered in the Kanal 5 series ''Popstars'' in 2001. Brolle was born in Boden. Although he did not reach the final of ''Popstars'', Brolle soon ...

. Returning guests during the season: Markoolio.

2007

Host: Gry Forssell, Rickard Olsson * 26 May 2007: Style, Sonja Aldén,

Salem Al Fakir Lars Salem Al Fakir (born 27 October 1981) is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He regularly collaborates with Vincent Pontare as the songwriting and production duo Vargas and Lagola. Together, they have worked with man ...

, Danny Saucedo, Markoolio &

Dea Norberg Andrea Heléne "Dea" Norberg (born 3 March 1974 in Bräkne-Hoby, Sweden) is a Swedish singer and choirgirl who sang in most of Sweden's Eurovision Song Contest entries during the 2000s. Norberg has been involved in the Melodifestivalen house-ch ...

. * 2 June 2007: Sahara Hotnights,

Andreas Johnson Jon Erik Andreas Johnson (born 22 March 1970 in Bjärred, Sweden) Biography )))">allmusic ((( Andreas Johnson > Biography )))/ref> is a Swedish pop/rock singer-songwriter and musician. Career In his youth Andreas Johnson was always surrounde ...

, The Attic &

Therese Grankvist Therese Grankvist (born 2 May 1977) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She started recording in 1997 under the Drömhus alias, and goes by Therese since the release of her single "Monkey" in 2002. She may be best known for her internationally ...

, Zillah & Totte. * 9 June 2007: Dr Alban, Shout Out Louds, Frida Muranius, Östen med resten,

Emilia Rydberg Hanna Emilia Rydberg-Mitiku, known simply as Emilia (born 5 January 1978), is a Swedish pop music and soul singer. Her 1998 hit single " Big Big World" reached number one in the music charts in several countries. Life and career Rydberg's fathe ...

. * 16 June 2007:

Titiyo Titiyo Yambalu Felicia Jah (born 23 July 1967) is a Swedish singer and songwriter who has won four Grammis. Biography Early life Titiyo was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to Ahmadu Jah, a Sierra Leonean drummer, and Maylen Bergström. She is the h ...

& Svante Thuresson, E-type, Linda Sundblad,

Jessica Andersson Jessica Elisabeth Andersson (born Jessica Arvidsson on 27 October 1973) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She was part of the Swedish duo Fame with Magnus Bäcklund between 2002 and 2006 after they met at the reality television show '' Fame ...

Weeping Willows Weeping Willows is a Swedish indie rock group that started in 1995. History The band's first two albums are primarily influenced by the popular music of the late 1950s to early 1960s. With their third album ''Into the Light'', Weeping Willow ...

. * 30 June 2007:

Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, '' Let Go'' (2002), is the best-selling album of the 21 ...

(Canada), Fibes! Oh Fibes!, Charlotte Perrelli, Mikael Rickfors & Sara Löfgren, Jimmy Jansson. * 7 July 2007: Mange Schmidt, Petter,

, Peter Lundblad, Magnus Carlsson, Rongedal. * 14 July 2007:

Per Gessle Per Håkan Gessle (; born 12 January 1959) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the male half and primary songwriter of the Swedish pop rock duo Roxette, which he formed with Marie Fredriksson in 1986 and which was ...

Maia Hirasawa Maia Hirasawa (born May 5, 1980) is a Swedish singer-songwriter of Swedish and Japanese parentage. She was born and raised in Sollentuna, Stockholm, Sweden but has lived for many years in Gothenburg. Maia became known through Annika Norlin's ba ...

, Erik Segerstedt,

Kristoffer Jonzon Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or '' Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), " Christ" or " Anointed", and φέρ ...

Mikael Wiehe Mikael Christian Wiehe (born 10 April 1946 in Stockholm) is a Swedish singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer. As the main songwriter and driving force of Hoola Bandoola Band he was also one of the most important people in the progg movement ...

Faith SFX Faith, derived from Latin ''fides'' and Old French ''feid'', is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or In the context of religion, one can define faith as "belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion". Religious people often ...

(England). * 21 July 2007: Thorsten Flinck,

Perssons Pack Perssons Pack was a Swedish music group that played folk rock Folk rock is a hybrid music genre that combines the elements of folk and rock music, which arose in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom in the mid-1960s. In the U.S. ...

, Sarah Dawn Finer, Pernilla Andersson, Million Stylez. * 28 July 2007:

Peter Stormare Rolf Peter Ingvar Storm (born August 27, 1953), better known as Peter Stormare (), is a Swedish actor who holds both Swedish and American citizenship. He played Gaear Grimsrud in the film ''Fargo'' (1996) and John Abruzzi in the television serie ...

, Kikki Danielsson,

Mimmi Sandén Mimmi Linnéa Marianne Sandén (born 25 December 1995), also known by the stage name Mimi (stylized in all caps) is a Swedish singer and actress who came to fame by becoming 1st runner up in the television show Talang 2007 ''(Sweden's Got Tal ...

Caroline af Ugglas Caroline Thérese af Ugglas Liljedahl (born 7 April 1972) is a Swedish singer, artist and chorister. Af Ugglas created the format for a televised choir contest, which was picked up by NBC in the United States as the show '' Clash of the Choi ...

Lasse Lindh Lasse Lindh (born 27 March 1974) is a Swedish indie pop musician. His debut album, ''Bra'', came out on EMI in 1998, and featured three charting singles in Sweden. Lindh began singing in English for his second album, ''You Wake Up at Sea Tac'' ...

. * 4 August 2007: Tomas Andersson Wij,

Kishti Tomita Kishti Tomita (born 19 November 1963) is a Swedish voice coach, TV personality and singer. Together with A&R manager Daniel Breitholtz and manager and talent scout Peter Swartling she was a part of the Swedish ''Idol 2004'', ''Idol 2005'', '' Id ...

, Herreys, Danny Saucedo &

, Jenny Silver, 6 AM feat.

Cissi Ramsby The third season of '' Idol'' premiered in Sweden on August 29, 2006, and continued until its grand finale on December 1, when 24-year-old Markus Fagervall from Övertorneå was crowned winner. The series gained a record-breaking 1.1 million vie ...

. * 11 August 2007: Måns Zelmerlöw, BWO, Melody Club,

Carl-Johan Vallgren Carl-Johan Emanuel Vallgren (born 26 July 1964, in Linköping) is a Swedish author, singer and musician. He won the August Prize in 2002 for the novel '' The Horrific Sufferings of the Mind-Reading Monster Hercules Barefoot''. Personal life Val ...

, KOOP feat. Ane Brun (Norway), Anna Sahlene. * 18 August 2007: Howard Jones (England), Martin Stenmarck,

Lill-Babs Barbro Margareta Svensson (9 March 1938 – 3 April 2018), known by her stage name Lill-Babs, was a Swedish singer, actress and television host. From the early 1950s until her death in 2018, she was one of Sweden's best-known and popular singers. ...

, Kenneth & the Knutters, Hanoi Rocks (Finland), Denise Lopez & Pras (USA). * 25 August 2007: Andreas Kleerup feat.

Robyn Robin Miriam Carlsson (born 12 June 1979), known as Robyn (), is a Swedish pop singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ. She arrived on the music scene with her 1995 debut album, ''Robyn Is Here'', which produced two Billboard Hot 100, ''Bil ...

, Moneybrother, Peter Jöback, Abalone Dots,

Angel In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles inc ...

The Diamond Dogs The Diamond Dogs was a Swedish rock band founded in Katrineholm during the early 1990s, by vocalist Sören 'Sulo' Karlsson and guitarist Anders 'Boba' Lindström. History The line-up has changed several times throughout the band's career and ...

Europe Europe is a large peninsula conventionally considered a continent in its own right because of its great physical size and the weight of its history and traditions. Europe is also considered a subcontinent of Eurasia and it is located enti ...

. Returning guests during the season: Kicken from

, Tobbe Trollkarl and comedian Per Andersson (actor).

2008

Host: Gry Forssell * 17 May 2008:

(USA), Noice,

, Frida Muranius,

Niklas Strömstedt Bo Anders Niklas Strömstedt (born 25 July 1958) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. Early life Niklas Strömstedt was born on 25 July 1958 in Lund as the first child of Margareta (née Henriksson) and Bo Str ...

. * 24 May 2008: Sara Bareilles (USA),

M.A. Numminen Mauri Antero Numminen (born 12 March 1940 in Somero, Southwest Finland) is a Finnish artist who has worked in several different fields of music and culture. Biography In the 1960s, Numminen was known particularly as an avantgarde, underground ar ...

& Timo Räisänen,

Millas Mirakel Millas Mirakel was a pop music, pop group from Halmstad, Sweden, scoring chart successes in Sweden during the late 1980s. One of their more famous songs were ''Rytmen av ett regn''. Discography Albums * 1987 - ''Stillbilder'' * 1989 - ''Hög puls! ...

. * 31 May 2008: Ron Sexsmith (Canada), Eric Gadd, Andreas Kleerup &

Attack Attack may refer to: Warfare and combat * Offensive (military) * Charge (warfare) * Attack (fencing) * Strike (attack) * Attack (computing) * Attack aircraft Books and publishing * ''The Attack'' (novel), a book * '' Attack No. 1'', comic an ...

, Kick. * 28 June 2008:

HammerFall HammerFall is a Swedish power metal band from Gothenburg. The band was formed in 1993 by ex- Ceremonial Oath guitarist Oscar Dronjak. History Early days (1993–1996) HammerFall was formed when rhythm guitarist Oscar Dronjak quit Cere ...

, Robert Wells, Sonja Aldén, Marie Picasso, Arash with

. * 5 July 2008: Amy Diamond, Patrik Isaksson,

Trazan & Banarne ''Trazan & Banarne'' was a Swedish children's television series which was broadcast from 1976 to 1982 on Sveriges Television. For its first season from 1976 to 1977, it was part of the ''Jullovsmorgon'' series. The title characters were played by L ...

, Mats Rådberg & Rankarna,

September September is the ninth month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the third of four months to have a length of 30 days, and the fourth of five months to have a length of fewer than 31 days. September in the Northern H ...

. * 12 July 2008: Rongedal,

Hasse Andersson Hans Olle Lennart Andersson (born 28 January 1948) is a Swedish country singer and songwriter, whose albums had chart success in Sweden during the 1980s. He took part in Melodifestivalen 2015 in a bid to represent Sweden in Eurovision Song Co ...

, Takida, Alcazar. * 19 July 2008:

Hästpojken Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock group from Gothenburg.

, Mange Schmidt with the

Urban Angels Urban means "related to a city". In that sense, the term may refer to: * Urban area, geographical area distinct from rural areas * Urban culture, the culture of towns and cities Urban may also refer to: General * Urban (name), a list of peo ...

dance group,

Lars Vegas Trio Lars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries. Origin ''Lars'' means "from the city of Laurentum". Lars is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel". A homonymous Etruscan name was borne ...

, Dilba, Kikki Danielsson. * 26 July 2008: E.M.D., Rednex,

Neverstore Neverstore is a Swedish punk rock band. The band was formed in 2000 in Skövde. Neverstore released their first album, '' Sevenhundred Sundays'' January 24, 2007. The songs ''So Much of Not Enough'' and ''L.Y.D.'' (Live Your Dreams) were incl ...

Alphabeat Alphabeat were a Danish pop band from Silkeborg, fronted by singers Stine Bramsen and Anders Stig Gehrt Nielsen. Their single " Fascination" was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007, as well as the United Kingdom in 2008. Follow-up ...

(Denmark), Staffan Hellstrand, Zara Larsson. * 2 August 2008: Martha Wash ( The Weather Girls) (USA),

Brolle Brolle (born Kjell Junior Wallmark, November 10, 1981), is a Swedish singer and musician who was discovered in the Kanal 5 series '' Popstars'' in 2001. Brolle was born in Boden. Although he did not reach the final of ''Popstars'', Brolle soo ...

, Backyard Babies, Caracola, Göran Ringbom. * 9 August 2008:

Moto Boy Moto, Motos or MOTO may refer to: Business * Moto Hospitality, a chain of motorway service stations in the United Kingdom * Moto Gold Mines, an exploration and mining company acquired by Randgold Resources * Moto (restaurant), a restaurant in Ch ...

Sanna Nielsen Sanna Viktoria Nielsen (born 27 November 1984) is a Swedish singer and television presenter. On her seventh attempt, she won Melodifestivalen in 2014 with the song "Undo" and so represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhag ...

Carl Einar Häckner Carl may refer to: * Carl, Georgia, city in USA * Carl, West Virginia, an unincorporated community *Carl (name), includes info about the name, variations of the name, and a list of people with the name * Carl², a TV series * "Carl", an episode of ...

, Veronica Maggio. * 16 August 2008: Black Jack, Sibel Redzep, Nordman,

Nisse Hellberg Wilmer X is a Swedish rock band formed in Malmö in 1977. The group's classic line-up comprised Nisse Hellberg, Clas Rosenberg, Jalle Lorensson and Mats Thorin. Rooted in rock and punk, their sound incorporated elements of pop, country, disco a ...

. * 23 August 2008:

Markus Krunegård Markus Krunegård (born 6 April 1979 in Norrköping, Östergötland, Sweden) is a Swedish-Finnish singer and songwriter. Career On 2 April 2008 he released his solo album 'Markusevangeliet', with the debut single "Jag är en vampyr" made it to ...

, Amanda Jenssen, Sha-Boom,

, Niclas Wahlgren. * 30 August 2008:

Lady GaGa Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...

(USA),

Afasi & Filthy Afasi och Filthy was a Swedish hip hop duo from Uppsala, Sweden composed of rapper Herbert Munkhammar (known as Afasi) and producer Magnus Lidehäll (known as Filthy). Career Munkhammar and Lidehäll were classmates in the same school and they st ...

with

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 Vikingarna. Early life Hans Christer Sjögren was born in Hagfors, Sweden, on 6 April 1950, as th ...

, Molly Sandén with

Tensta Gospel Tensta is a district in Spånga-Tensta borough, Stockholm, Sweden. There are about 6,000 apartments in TenstaMarkus Fagervall. * 9 September 2008: Charlotte Perrelli,

, Martin Stenmarck,

Henrik Hjelt Henrik Olov August Hjelt (born 6 March 1968, on Lidingö), is a Swedish comedian and actor. He is also a reserve officer in the Swedish Amphibious Corps and a lawyer. Selected filmography *1999-:Parlamentet (The Parliament) *2001: Känd från ...

(

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), The Script (Republic of Ireland), Lillasyster, Ankie Bagger. (Spelades in den 6 September, sändes bandat den 9) * 13 September 2008: Tomas Di Leva,

, Miss Li, Elin Lanto,

Anna Sahlin Anna Cecilia Sahlin (born 11 May 1976), known professionally as Anna Sahlene and formerly by the one-word stage name Sahlene, is a Swedish performer best known as a singer: she placed third at the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with "Runaway" ...

(from the Footloose musical). Returning guests during the season: Kicken & Noppe (played by Carl Adam Lewenhaupt), Bosse Rappne and

Christian Hellberg Christian Hellberg (born 1972) is a Swedish chef and co-author of the cookbook ''Flavours from Fjällbacka'', along with his childhood friend Camilla Läckberg. Many know him from 'Dinner Secrets from the Abbey,' in which he participated several ti ...

2009

Host:

David Hellenius David Hellenius (born 28 February 1974) is a Swedish comedian, television presenter and actor, often co-operating with Peter Magnusson. Career Hellenius started his television career at ZTV and later TV3. In 2004, he led the first season of th ...

Carina Berg Carina Lilly Berg, during a time ''Luuk'', (born 11 November 1977) is a Swedish comedian and television presenter. Berg grew up in Åkersberga, studied the aesthetics program at Danderyds gymnasium and then went on to study radio at Kaggeholms f ...

Carolina Gynning Carolina Gynning Nilsson (born 6 October 1978) is a Swedish glamour model, actor, author, jewelry designer and television presenter. She started her career as a model at age sixteen. She was a participant in the Swedish version of ''Big Brother' ...

Tobbe Blom Tobias Peter "Tobbe" Blom (born 28 September 1975) is a Swedish TV host on TV4 and magician. He is well-known under his stage name Tobbe Trollkarl. Tobbe was the host of Idol 2005 along Johan Wiman and has also done a kids show for morning TV ...

and Måns Zelmerlöw * 13 June 2009: Lasse Berghagen, Eros Ramazzotti (Italy), Rigo Pencheff (Swedish singer) & The Topaz Sound,

with the "

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born to a musical family in Lubbock, Texas ...

" musical ensemble. * 20 June 2009: Xtra & King Fari Band (

Michael Lindgren DJ Trexx is a pseudonym of Swedish actor, producer and writer Michael Lindgren (born 14 March 1978 in Stockholm), who is a part of the Grotesco comedy collective. DJ Trexx is a satirical figure who was initially portrayed as a Croatian disc jockey ...

Grotesco Grotesco is a Swedish comedy group and the name of a comedy series that the group recorded three seasons for, under SVT, it aired between Autumn of 2007 and 2017. As well as this, the group also participated as break entertainment in Melodifes ...

-humorgänget), Miss Li, BWO, Melody Club, Patrik Isaksson. * 27 June 2009: Sven-Bertil Taube, Sahara Hotnights,

Alice Svensson Alice Cecilia Linh Svensson (born 11 July 1991) is a Vietnamese-born Swedish singer. At the age of ten months, Svensson was adopted from her home country Vietnam, and moved to Sweden with her family, and she has since lived in Hedesunda. She fin ...

& Sara Löfgren. * 4 July 2009: Dead by April, Erik Hassle, Robert Wells, Thomas Di Leva, Erik Linder (

Talang 2009 Talang 2009 was the third season of the talent show '' Talang'', the Swedish version of Got Talent. Talang 2009 had its premiere on April 3, 2009. The winner of the show was 30-year-old magician Charlie Caper, and 12-year-old piano player David ...

). * 11 July 2009 Moneybrother, Johan Palm, Konditorns,

, E.M.D. * 18 July 2009:

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, Theresa Andersson, Petter with Eye N'I, Shirley Clamp. * 25 July 2009: Pernilla Andersson, Måns Zelmerlöw, Roger Pontare,

, Niclas Wahlgren. * 1 August 2009:

, Rongedal, Magnus Carlsson, Yohanna (Iceland). * 8 August 2009:

Star Pilots Star Pilots is a Swedish pop group with Johan Becker, a contestant on Swedish television show ''Fame Factory'' and former member of the Swedish duo The Wallstones as lead singer. The group's debut single, "In the Heat of the Night", was released ...

Darin Darin may refer to Places *Darin, Anbarabad, a village in Kerman Province, Iran *Darin, Jebalbarez-e Jonubi, a village in Kerman Province, Iran *Darin, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran *Darin, Yazd, a villa ...

. * 15 August 2009: Scotts,

, Kevin Borg,

HEAT In thermodynamics, heat is defined as the form of energy crossing the boundary of a thermodynamic system by virtue of a temperature difference across the boundary. A thermodynamic system does not ''contain'' heat. Nevertheless, the term is ...

Jaqee Jaqueline Nakiri Nalubale (born 1977), also known as Jaqee, is a musician born in Kampala, Uganda. In 1990, she immigrated to Sweden, where she began her musical career. She describes herself as a "musical chameleon", having no single musical sty ...

. * 29 August 2009: Markoolio &

Benjamin Wahlgren Benjamin Daniele Wahlgren Ingrosso (born 14 September 1997) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and record producer. As a child, he appeared in the leading role in several musicals, and in 2006 he won Lilla Melodifestivalen with the song "Hej Sofia" ...

, Tomas Ledin, Martin Stenmarck, Alcazar. * 5 September 2009:

, Fibes! Oh Fibes! & Kim Wilde (England),

, Thorsten Flinck, Peter Johansson & Nina Söderquist.

2010

Host: E.M.D., Måns Möller,

and Gry Forssell. * 15 May 2010: Eric Saade, Orup, Alexandra Burke (England),

. * 22 May 2010:

Timoteij Timoteij were a Swedish ethnopop group established in 2008. The group originally consisted of four women, Cecilia Kallin, Bodil Bergström, Elina Thorsell and Johanna Pettersson, all born in 1991. Pettersson left the group in 2014. History Tim ...

, Amy Macdonald (Scotland), Eric Gadd,

Joshua Radin Joshua Radin (born June 14, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter. He has recorded nine studio albums, and his songs have been used in a number of films and TV series. His most successful album, '' Simple Times'', was released in 2008. Beginni ...

(USA), Rebound (Swedish boyband) & Dj Sara Varga. * 29 May 2010: Dr Alban, E.M.D., Lazee & Apollo Drive,

Linda Pritchard Linda Norrgård Pritchard (born 19 May 1983) is a Swedish artist, who has worked with Magnus Uggla and Ace of Base. As a student she attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm. She participated in '' Idol 2008'' where she got to th ...

Stephen Simmonds Stephen Guy Simmonds is a Swedish recording artist born in Täby, Sweden, 26 June 1975. Born to a Jamaican father, a musician by profession, and a Swedish mother, he was raised in Sweden, the United States, and Israel. He studied at Adolf Fre ...

. * 5 June 2010:

, Petter,

Cookies 'N' Beans Cookies 'N' Beans are a Swedish country music group consisting of Frida Öhrn, Linda Ström and Charlotte Centervall. The girls started the group in 2003 and in 2007 the group released their first coveralbum ''Tales from a Trailor Trash Soul''. ...

, Erik Grönwall, Play, Crossfire with Rigo Pencheff &

Körslaget Körslaget is a Swedish entertainment TV program on TV4. The format was developed by Friday TV and based on an idea from Caroline af Ugglas, Heinz Liljedahl and Patrik Hambraeus. A US version, ''Clash of the Choirs'', was broadcast on NBC in Decem ...

-kören The Rinkeby Sound. * 17 July 2010:

Madcon Madcon is a Norwegian musical duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa. They have released eight albums as of 2022. They are best known for the 2007 cover of "Beggin'" by The Four Seasons and the 2015 single " Don't Worry" fe ...

(Norway),

Fibes, Oh Fibes! Fibes, Oh Fibes! is a Swedish funk rock band that rose to fame in early 2004. The trio, from Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden, was formed in 2001. Their first release was a self-titled EP in 2003. The band name is from drum company Fibes ...

, Crucified Barbara, Rasmus Seebach (Denmark) with

& Tensta Gospel Choir,

Anne-Lie Rydé Anne-Lie Rydé (born 17 October 1956 in Stockholm) is a Swedish pop and rock singer. Rydé grew up on Lidingö, but moved to Gothenburg in 1976. There she played with the Gothenburg-based band Extra from 1978 to 1983. She moved back to Stoc ...

Magnus Carlson Magnus Carlson (born 3 August 1968) is a Swedish singer, composer, songwriter, DJ, and record collector. After playing in various cover bands in the nineties he formed the indie group, Weeping Willows. Their 1997 debut album was an instant succ ...

(from

) with others. * 24 July 2010: Ola Joyce,

Anna Bergendahl Anna Henrietta Bergendahl (born 11 December 1991) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She took part in Swedish TV4 music program ''Super Troupers'' in 2004, and in '' Idol 2008'' where she reached the Final 5 before being eliminated. In 2009, ...

, Style, Le Kid,

Sean Banan Sina Samadi (born 7 April 1985), known by his stage name Sean Banan ("Sean Banana") is an Iranian-Swedish comedian and musician. His family immigrated to Sweden when he was 2 years old and resided in Gothenburg. Samadi took lessons in rumba, ...

Peter Jezewski Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a su ...

. * 31 July 2010: Lena Meyer-Landrut (Germany), Martin Stenmarck, Shout Out Louds, Marie Serneholt & Sebastian Karlsson & Grease-ensemblen, Kato (Denmark), Peter Gustafsson (Bonde söker fru) & Ankie Bagger. * 7 August 2010: Oskar Linnros,

Broken Door Broken Door is a Swedish musical pop / rock duo made up of Pier Schmid and Tobias Östlund. They are signed to Metronome / Warner Music. The duo who had both studied music met in late 2006 for a possible cooperation. Pier Schmid had a number of ...

with

, Lovestoned with others. * 14 August 2010: Johnossi,

Flo Rida Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital down ...

(USA),

, Patrik Isaksson, Kikki Danielsson, Tensta Gospel Choir. * 21 August 2010:

Pugh Rogefeldt Pugh Rogefeldt, real name Anders Sture Torbjörn Rogefeldt (, ; born 2 March 1947 in Västerås, Sweden), is a Swedish singer, musician, guitarist and songwriter. Musical career Rogefeldt made his breakthrough in the late 1960s with albums such ...

, Christina Chanée & Tomas n'evergreen (Denmark), Takida, Tove Styrke,

Mohombi Moupondo Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo (born 17 October 1986) is a Congolese-Swedish musician, singer, composer and dancer. He grew up in Norsborg and Kista near Stockholm. Mohombi was RedOne's first signing to 2101 Records in joint venture with Universal Musi ...

, Simone Moreno with the Samba São Miguel percussionists with the Viva do Brasil dance group. Returning guests during the season: David Druid

2011

Host: Gry Forssell. 9 July and 16 July deputies Agneta Sjödin as host. * 25 June: Eric Saade, Sahara Hotnights, Patrik Isaksson * 2 June: The Ark,

, Magnus Carlsson, Loreen * 9 June:

Jedward John and Edward Grimes (born 16 October 1991), collectively known as Jedward (a portmanteau of their first names), are an Irish singing and television presenting duo. They are identical twins who first appeared as John & Edward in the sixth ...

(Republic of Ireland), Kikki Danielsson * 16 July:

, Takida, Shirley Clamp * 23 July:

, The Moniker,

* 30 July: Eric Amarillo,

Tommy Nilsson Erik Tommy Nilsson (born 11 March 1960) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and actor. Career In the late 1970s, Nilsson was the singer of Swedish heavy metal band Horizont. The group released two albums but a French producer, Yves Accary, cont ...

* 6 August : Martin Stenmarck, Swingfly,

* 13 August : Carola, Danny Saucedo,

. * 20 August : Lena Philipsson,

, Rolandz with Robert Gustafsson, Ison & Fille feat.

Julia Spada Julia is usually a feminine given name. It is a Latinate feminine form of the name Julio and Julius. (For further details on etymology, see the Wiktionary entry "Julius".) The given name ''Julia'' had been in use throughout Late Antiquity (e.g ...

(from O'Spada) & Dj Taro. Returning guests during the season: Rolandz with Robert Gustafsson.

2012

Host: Gry Forssell and Agneta Sjödin split up the season as hosts. * 30 June: Moa Lignell, Alina Devecerski, Haddaway (Germany),

Andreas Lundstedt Björn Helge Andreas Lundstedt (born 20 May 1972) is a Swedish singer, best known as a member of the pop-dance group Alcazar. Biography Born in Uppsala, Sweden, since childhood, Lundstedt had wanted to be a singer. At the age of five, he too ...

, Dr Bombay & La Cream. * 7 July: Ivi Adamou (Cyprus), Icona Pop, Tomas Andersson Wij, Anna Sahlene &

, Wallmans 20th anniversary ensemble. * 14 July: Ane Brun (Norway),

Far East Movement Far East Movement (abbreviated FM) is an American hip hop and electronic music group based in Los Angeles. The group formed in 2003 and as of August 2018 consists of Kev Nish (Kevin Nishimura), Prohgress (James Roh), DJ Virman (Virman Coquia), ...

(USA), Pernilla Wahlgren,

Lilla Sällskapet Lilla is a female given name, derived from Elizabeth. Given name * Lilla Barzó, a Hungarian tennis player * Lilla Bodor, a Hungarian painter * Lilla Brignone, an Italian film and theater actress * Lilla Cabot Perry, an American artist * Lilla Cra ...

. * 21 July: Danny Saucedo, Markoolio,

Vulkano Monsoon Multimedia was a company that manufactured, developed and sold video streaming and place-shifting devices that allowed consumers to view and control live television on PCs connected to a local (home) network or remotely from a broadban ...

(tidigare

Those Dancing Days Those Dancing Days were an indie pop band from Nacka, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. Most frequently compared to Northern Soul and 1960s era girl-groups, the band formed in 2005 while the members were all still in school. They were signed to ...

H.E.A.T. H.E.A.T is a Swedish hard rock group that was formed in Upplands Väsby in 2007, when the prior bands Dream and Trading Fate merged. Currently fronted by Kenny Leckremo, the band's heavy sound is strongly influenced by past melodic rock groups ...

* 28 July: Molly Sandén,

, Frispråkarn & Uno Svenningsson, Caligola,

Stooshe Stooshe () are a British girl group from London, consisting of three members Alexandra Buggs, Karis Anderson and Courtney Rumbold. Initially signed to Warner Music they released of their first single " Love Me", featuring US rapper Travie McCoy ...

(England). * 4 August: Tone Damli (Norway) & Eric Saade, Norlie & KKV, & Eric Gadd,

Louise Hoffsten Louise Hoffsten, born September 6, 1965 in Linköping, Sweden, is a Swedish songwriter, musician and singer spanning several genres, notably rock, blues, folk and pop. Her father, Gunnar Hoffsten, was also a musician and played the trumpet in a ...

, Diamond Dogs. * 11 August:

Olly Murs Oliver Stanley Murs (born 14 May 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and television presenter. He was runner-up on the sixth series of '' The X Factor'' in 2009 and was subsequently signed to RCA Records and Sony Music in the United Kingdom ...

(England),

Amanda Fondell Amanda Linnea Fondell (born 29 August 1994, Linderöd, Sweden) is a Swedish singer and winner of the eighth series of Swedish ''Idol'', which she won on 9 December 2011 with 52% of the votes. Fondell's first single "All This Way" was released on ...

, Dead By April. * 18 August:

Fibes, Oh Fibes Fibes, Oh Fibes! is a Swedish funk rock band that rose to fame in early 2004. The trio, from Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden, was formed in 2001. Their first release was a self-titled EP in 2003. The band name is from drum company Fibes ...

Björn Ranelid Per Björn Sigvardson Ranelid (born 21 May 1949) is a Swedish author from Malmö. Since the beginning of his career in 1983, Ranelid has published twenty novels and written about five hundred articles in different magazines and newspapers. Th ...

& Sara Li,

Isa Isa or ISA may refer to: Places * Isa, Amur Oblast, Russia * Isa, Kagoshima, Japan * Isa, Nigeria * Isa District, Kagoshima, former district in Japan * Isa Town, middle class town located in Bahrain * Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia * Mount Is ...

. * 25 August: Miss Li, Sons of Midnight (Australia),

David Lindgren David Lindgren (born 28 April 1982 in Skellefteå, Sweden) is a Swedish singer, musical actor and television presenter. He is signed to the EMI Sweden label. In 2009, he appeared on the Swedish television show ''Så ska det låta'' on SVT in th ...

, Tensta Gospel Choir with the dance groups P*Fect,

, Micina, Grounded (Swidish dancegroup). * 1 September: Marina and the Diamonds (Wales), Agnes, Sarah Dawn Finer, Martin Stenmarck &

(Ladies Night), Stiftelsen.

2013

Host: Gry Forssell * 22 June:

Jason Derulo Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as Jason Derulo (; formerly stylized as Derülo), is an American singer and songwriter.

(USA), NONONO,

, Uno Svenningsson * 29 June: Margaret Berger (Norway), Eric Saade, Oscar Zia, Behrang Miri, Hovturnén (with

Wille Crafoord Carl-Henning William "Wille" Crafoord (born 8 February 1966) is a Swedish composer, songwriter, singer and rap artist. He became known in the late 1980s for introducing hip hop music in Sweden to a wider audience through his rap group Just D. He ...

, Dan Hylander, Marika Willstedt * 6 July: Robin Stjernberg, Zara Larsson, Loop Troop Rockers,

* 13 July: - * 20 July: Anton Ewald, Ansiktet,

Ulrik Munther Jens ''Ulrik'' Munther (born 18 February 1994) is a Swedish singer-songwriter, actor and multi-instrumentalist signed to Universal Music Sweden. His debut studio album '' Ulrik Munther'', was released on 24 August 2011 and peaked to number 1 in ...

* 27 July: Loreen, The Brand New Heavies (England),

, The Wanted (England/Republic of Ireland),

Janet Leon Janet Ava Owji (born 19 October 1990), also known by her stage name Janet Leon, is a Swedish singer, songwriter and A&R. Leon began her career as part of the pop group Play, for which she was lead singer 2003–2005. She rose to further promin ...

* 3 August: Miriam Bryant, Danny Saucedo,

Hästpojken Hästpojken is a Swedish pop-rock group from Gothenburg.

, Magnus Carlsson, Sylver Logan Sharp (former lead singer of

CHIC (band) Chic ( ), currently called Nile Rodgers & Chic, is an American band that was formed in 1972 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. It recorded many commercially successful disco songs, including " Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, ...

(USA). * 10 August: Alcazar, Norlie & KKV,

, State of Drama * 17 August: Yohio, Jonas Gardell,

The Fooo FO&O is a Swedish pop boy band made up of Oscar Enestad, Omar Rudberg and Felix Sandman. Originally established in October 2013 under the name the Fooo, the group changed its name to the Fooo Conspiracy in September 2014. Founding member Oscar " ...

. * 24 August: Elliphant, Agnes,

, Markoolio & Tobbe Trollkarl from the ( Wizard of Oz musical) * 31 August:

Hoffmaestro Hoffmaestro & Chraa is a Swedish ska, electronic and alternative pop band. Their music is a mix of Ska with reggae, Techno, New Orleans-funk and Country. Hoffmaestro is an example of the band that has built its reputation and a large fan base ...

, Jasmine Kara,

Medina Medina,, ', "the radiant city"; or , ', (), "the city" officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah (, , Turkish: Medine-i Münevvere) and also commonly simplified as Madīnah or Madinah (, ), is the second-holiest city in Islam, and the capital of the ...

, Lasse Holm, ( Björn Kjellman & Pernilla Wahlgren a.o. (from the Priscilla musical)

2014

Host: Gry Forssell * 21 June: Doug Seegers (USA),

Lisa Stansfield Lisa Jane Stansfield (born 11 April 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Her career began in 1980 when she won the singing competition ''Search for a Star''. After appearances in various television shows and releasing her first ...

(England), Oscar Zia,

. * 28 June: Anders Wendin (aka Moneybrother, aka Pengabrorsan),

Stefan Sundström Stefan Sundström is a Swedish singer/songwriter and troubadour. After dropping out of school, he started playing in small bands such as Trots, Läppstars and Apache, which later went on to become Weeping Willows. Sundström's music often refers ...

, Albin featuring Kristin Amparo,

, Jasmine Kara * 5 July:

Ella Henderson Gabriella Michelle Henderson (born 12 January 1996), known as Ella Henderson, is an English singer. She competed in the ninth series of '' The X Factor UK'' in 2012, finishing in sixth place despite being a strong favourite to win. She signed ...

(England), Vance Joy (Australia), Ebbot Lundberg (from The Soundtrack Of Our Lives), Charlotte Perrelli, * 12 July:

Foxes Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail (or ''brush''). Twelv ...

(England), Ane Brun (Norway),

Samir & Viktor Samir & Viktor or Samir och Viktor was a Swedish music duo that consists of '' Paradise Hotel'' contestant Samir Badran and fashion blogger Viktor Frisk. Samir & Viktor participated in Melodifestivalen 2015 with the song " Groupie", which finis ...

, Thomas Stenström, Gladys del Pilar,

, * 19 July:

Kim Cesarion Kim Hugo Leonel Niko Cesarion (born 10 July 1990) is a Swedish singer-songwriter of Guadeloupean and Greek origin. Cesarion is a classically trained musician. He studied at Lilla Akademien, a highly acclaimed music school in Stockholm, and play ...

, Basim (Denmark),

, Yohio,

Gabriel Forss In Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), Gabriel (); Greek: grc, Γαβριήλ, translit=Gabriḗl, label=none; Latin: ''Gabriel''; Coptic: cop, Ⲅⲁⲃⲣⲓⲏⲗ, translit=Gabriêl, label=none; Amharic: am, ገብር� ...

med Du kan sjunga gospel-kören, * 26 July:

Tove Lo Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (born 29 October 1987), known professionally as Tove Lo (), is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She has been called "Sweden's darkest pop export" by ''Rolling Stone.'' She is known for her raw, grunge-influenced take ...

, Martin Stenmarck, Anna Sahlene,

(Swedish artist). * 2 August: Anton Ewald featuring

(Denmark), Patrik Isaksson, Kevin Walker,

Elisa Lindström Eva Elisa Lindström (born 24 April 1991) is a Swedish pop and country music singer, and the lead singer for the dansband, Elisa's. Career As part of the music group Lali, she participated in Lilla Melodifestivalen in 2005, where their song ...

* 9 August: Teddybears, Miriam Bryant,

, Molly Sandén, Panetoz, Linus Svenning, * 16 August:

Isac Elliot Isac Elliot Lundén (born 26 December 2000) is a Finnish-Swedish pop singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is best known for his song "New Way Home" and his debut album ''Wake Up World'' in 2013, both of which gained success in Finland and Nor ...

(Finland), Alina Devecerski, Alcazar, Electric Banana Band, Dynamite Cheerleading * 23 August: NONONO,

Swedish House Mafia Swedish House Mafia (SHM) is a Swedish house music supergroup consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. The group officially formed in late 2008, were placed at number ten on the '' DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJ Poll 2011, and have bee ...

lead singer

John Martin John Martin may refer to: Business *John Martin (businessman) (1820–1905), American lumberman and flour miller *John Charles Martin (fl. 1913–1931), American newspaper publisher *John Martin (publisher) (born 1930), American founder of Black ...

, Ace Wilder,

Move Your Feet "Move Your Feet" is a song by Danish pop duo Junior Senior from their debut studio album, ''D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat'' (2002). The song, originally released in 2002 in the duo's native Denmark, was issued worldwide in 2003 and became Junior ...

(dancers from '' Let's Dance'') Returning guests during the season:

2015

Host: Gry Forssell * 20 June: Molly Sandén,

, Patrik Isaksson and Uno Svenningsson, JustD, and Erik Hassle. * 27 June: Mauro Scocco, Icona Pop, Chris Olsson (

), Ace Wilder and Moa Lignell. * 4 July: Måns Zelmerlöw,

Love Antell Love Henrik Samuel Antell (born 24 October 1980) is a Swedish-Finnish singer and artist. As a student he attended Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm. Antell is known as the frontman of the band Florence Valentin, and as a solo singer. A ...

, Heavy Tiger and

The Fooo Conspiracy FO&O is a Swedish pop boy band made up of Oscar Enestad, Omar Rudberg and Felix Sandman. Originally established in October 2013 under the name the Fooo, the group changed its name to the Fooo Conspiracy in September 2014. Founding member Oscar ...

. * 11 July: Molly Pettersson Hammar, Panetoz, Backyard Babies,

and

De Vet Du De Vet Du (literally "You Know It" in Swedish) is a Swedish music group formed in 2010 mixing humor and sarcasm in their music. De Vet Du, or at times De vet du started in Lidingö, a suburb of Stockholm by four friends Christopher Martland, Johan ...

. * 18 July: Eric Saade,

Little Jinder Astrid Maria Josefine Jinder (née Stove; born 20 February 1988), better known by her stage name Little Jinder, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and record producer. Biography She is the daughter of Björn Stove and Åsa Jinder and granddaughte ...

, Kitok, Maxida Marak, Johan Holmstrom (aka "Snoppen & Snippan),

Tony Irving Anthony Spencer "Tony" Irving (born 5 July 1966), is a British-Swedish TV-personality, radiopresenter and entertainer, best known as the jury chairman from TV4's (Swedish television channel) dance program '' Let's Dance.'' Life and career Irvi ...

a.o. from the ''Wild Thing - About Love'' show. * 25 July:

Little Mix Little Mix are a British girl group, composed of group members Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards. Jesy Nelson was originally part of the group before she left in 2020. After becoming the first group to win the British ...

(England), Ola Salo, Zara Larsson, Tomas Brolin, Mariette, Kristin Amparo, Andreas Weise and

. * 1 August:

, Samuel Ljungblahd with By Grace Gospel Choir,

a.o. * 8 August: Sabina Ddumba,

, Yohio & Ellen Bergstrom, Black Jack a.o. * 15 August: Loreen,

, Elliphant, and Brynolf & Ljung a.o. Returning guests during the season: Brynolf & Ljung

2016

Host: Gry Forssell 9 July: Linda Pira & Molly Sandén, Sabina Ddumba,

Margaret Margaret is a female first name, derived via French () and Latin () from grc, μαργαρίτης () meaning "pearl". The Greek is borrowed from Persian. Margaret has been an English name since the 11th century, and remained popular through ...

(Poland),

Owe Thörnqvist Owe Thörnqvist (born 12 March 1929 in Uppsala) is a Swedish singer-songwriter and revue artist. Since the 1960s he has lived in Spain and Florida in the winter for health reasons, and in Sweden in the summers. He has also made regular concert tou ...

, Panetoz. 16 July: Näääk & Nimo med Kaliffa,

, Jennifer Brown, Boris Renée. 23 July:

Movits! Movits! () is a Swedish music group from Luleå. The group plays swing mixed with hip hop. Their debut album ''Äppelknyckarjazz'', literally translated as ''Apple swiper jazz'' or '' scrumping jazz'', was released in November 2008 and has been r ...

, Takida,

. 30 July:

Malena Ernman Sara Magdalena Ernman (born 4 November 1970) is a Swedish opera singer. Besides operas and operettas, she has also performed chansons, cabaret, jazz, and appeared in musicals. She is a member of The Royal Swedish Academy of Music. Ernman repr ...

, SaRaha,

State of Sound State may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''State Magazine'', a monthly magazine published by the U.S. Department of State * ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States * '' Our ...

Jakob Karlberg Jakob Karlberg (born 13 September 1994 in Alingsås) is a Swedish singer. In 2015 he signed with Sony Music, releasing the song ”Fan va bra”. The song peaked at number 7 on the Swedish single chart. He participated in Melodifestivalen 2020 ...

, Amanda Winberg, Evelina Olsén. 6 August: John de Sohn med Albin Johnsen & Mattias Andreasson, Charlotte Perrelli &

, Wiktoria, Mariette, Flying Illusion (Tyskland) 13 August:

(England), Doug Seegers (USA), Kristin Amparo & Combo De La Musica, Martin Stenmarck,

a.o. 20 August: Rebecca & Fiona,

Shawn Hook Shawn Hlookoff (born September 5, 1984), known as Shawn Hook, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and producer. Career Hook studied piano through the Royal Conservatory from as early as age 4. In high school, he played piano and trombone in a ...

(Canada), Måns Zelmerlöw, Alcazar,

(USA) a.o. Returning guests during the season:

Bianca Wahlgren Ingrosso Bianca Melina Elisabeth Wahlgren Ingrosso (born 30 December 1994) is a Swedish blogger, social influencer, entrepreneur, and singer. Career Performances Ingrosso participated in the Swedish national selection for the Junior Eurovision So ...

and Ellen Bergström.

2017

Host: Gry Forssell 10 June:

Magnus Uggla Per Allan Magnus Claësson Uggla (pronounced ; born 18 June 1954) is a Swedish artist, composer, actor, and occasional radio host. He is known for his satirical lyrics. Uggla was born in Stockholm. He was the lead singer of the hard rock band ...

, Nano, KSMB, Kamferdrops (Norway), Charlotte Perrelli 17 June: Marcus & Martinus (Norway), Rhys, Rebecca & Fiona with

Dolores Haze ''Lolita'' is a 1955 novel written by Russian-American novelist Vladimir Nabokov. The novel is notable for its controversial subject: the protagonist and unreliable narrator, a middle-aged literature professor under the pseudonym Humbert Humb ...

, Niello feat. Robin Stjernberg, Martin Stenmarck 24 June:

(Poland),

Tjuvjakt Tjuvjakt is a Swedish rap group from Lidingö, Stockholm. The group consists of members Fredrik "Woodz" Eriksson, Olle Grafström, Jesper Swärd, Arvid Lundquist and Kid Eriksson. As of March 2021, the group has released five studio albums. Tjuvj ...

, Tone Norum, Anton Ewald, The Music of Motown musical (feat. Gladys del Pilar, Jessica Folcker,

Blossom Tainton Blossom Alexandra Liliana Tainton-Lindquist (born 29 June 1962 in Stockholm) is a Swedish singer, dancer, publisher, fitness coach and personal trainer. Her father, Graham Tainton, is a choreographer. Tainton danced and sang at an early age. Sh ...

) 8 July:

(England), The Rasmus (Finland/USA), Eric Gadd, Mariette, Thomas Stenström 15 July: Starley (Australia),

Jens Lekman Jens Martin Lekman (; born 6 February 1981) is a Swedish musician. His music is guitar-based pop with heavy use of samples and strings, with lyrics that are often witty, romantic, and melancholic. His work is heavily influenced by Jonathan R ...

, Linda Pira, Anton Hagman,

Benjamin Ingrosso Benjamin Daniele Wahlgren Ingrosso (born 14 September 1997) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and record producer. As a child, he appeared in the leading role in several musicals, and in 2006 he won Lilla Melodifestivalen with the song "Hej Sofia" ...

22 July: Lilla Namo, Finess & Miss Li,

Jon Henrik Fjällgren Jon Henrik Mario Fjällgren (born 26 April 1987) is a Swedish-Sámi singer and ''jojkare'', an interpreter of Sámi joik. He was the winner of ''Talang Sverige 2014'', the Swedish version of ''Got Talent''. Upon winning the competition he relea ...

& Aninia,

Dolly Style Dolly Style is a Swedes, Swedish girl group. The group was created by Emma Nors and Palle Hammarlund and features three girls that call themselves Molly, Holly and Polly. The trio claims to originate from a "dollhouse in Dollyville". The group is ...

29 July: Ray BLK (England), Strandels,

Peg Parnevik Peg Parnevik (born 3 September 1995) is a Swedish-American singer, songwriter, and television personality, known for starring in the Swedish reality show ''Parneviks'' mainly broadcast from their home in Jupiter, Florida. Life and career Early ...

, Stiftelsen, Thomas Sekelius,

Champions of Rock ''Champions of Rock'' is a compilation album by the Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1996 on Disky Records. Track listing All tracks written by Myles Goodwyn unless otherwise noted. # " Just Between You and Me" – 3:54 # "I Like t ...

feat.

Jenna Lee-James Jenna Lee-James (born in 1976) is a Scottish singer and performer who has played the part of Scaramouche in the West End version of the hit musical '' We Will Rock You''. She also appeared in ''West End at Home'' which played at a variety of thea ...

& Peter Johansson 19 August: Eric Saade, Icona Pop, Courtney Marie Andrews (USA), Molly Sandén, Nano, Mange Schmidt.

2018

Host: Gry Forssell 30 June: Rebecca & Fiona feat. , Moneybrother, Rolandz, Dotter,

. 7 July: Tomas Andersson Wij,

, Rhys, Babblarna, Linda Pira & Dani M. 14 July: Anne-Marie (England),

Theoz Theodor "Theoz" Haraldsson (born 17 July 2005) is a Swedish singer and actor. He started his career by posting videos to Musical.ly in 2016 with the name Theoz. In 2020, he had a leading role in the movie opposite Robert Gustafsson. In 2021, he ...

( Theo Haraldsson),

(feat.

), Thomas Di Leva,

Moncho Ramón Marcos Enrique Monserrat (born 4 March 1988), better known by his stage name Moncho, is a Swedish rapper, singer, and songwriter. He competed in Melodifestivalen 2018 with the song "Cuba Libre (Moncho song), Cuba Libre", and qualified to an ...

, Isaac and The Soul Company 21 July: Sabina Ddumba,

, Larz-Kristerz. 28 July: Eagle-Eye Cherry, Wiktoria, Jireel, John Lundvik,

Sigrid Bernson Sigrid Annamaria Bernson (born 28 December 1988 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish singer and professional dancer. Bernson began her career as one of the professional dancers on the TV4 series '' Let's Dance'' in 2011. She won the competition's sevent ...

. 4 August: Peter Jöback, Maxida Märak,

Hardcore Superstar Hardcore Superstar is a Swedish heavy metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was formed in 1997 and have released eleven studio albums. History The first ten years (1997–2007) 1997–2004 Hardcore Superstar was formed in Gothenburg, ...

, Elias Abbas,

(Poland). 11 August: Silvana Imam,

, Felix Sandman, Jonas Gardell (feat.

. 15 August: Lasse Stefanz, Petter, Lena Philipsson,

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, Mariette, Smith & Thell feat. Swedish Jam Factory (formerly known as Swedish Gun Factory) Returning guests during the season::

2019

Host: Gry Forssell 8 June:

(Wales), Linae, Näääk & Denz,

15 June: Mahmood (Italy), Peter Jöback,

, Erik Lundin,

Malou Prytz Malou Trasthe Prytz (born 6 March 2003) is a Swedish singer. Prytz competed in Melodifestivalen 2019 with the song "I Do Me" in the second semi-final, qualifying to the final. She resides in Ryd in Småland Småland () is a historical provin ...

22 June:

, Hanna Ferm,

& Kristina Lindgren,

Chris Kläfford Christoffer Kläfford (born 10 April 1989) is a Swedish singer, born in Ramsberg, Sweden. Career Kläfford began his music career performing for 10 years in small bars. In 2017, however, Kläfford won the thirteenth season of the Swedish ' ...

30 June: Miss Li & Petter, Tomas Andersson Wij, Estraden, Kaliffa, Måns Zelmerlöw & Dotter, Takida 6 July: Jakob Hellman, Kitok, Silvana Imam, Charlotte Perrelli, Nano, Leia 13 July: Pontus & Amerikanerna, Anis Don Demina feat. Mapei, Tamta (Greece), Gutarra,

20 July: Felix Sandman,

, Mohombi, Backyard Babies, Pernilla Andersson,

27 July: Sabina Ddumba, Wiktoria, Keiino (Norway), Victor Crone,

Rigmor Gustafsson Rigmor Elisabeth Gustafsson (born 12 April 1966) is a Swedish jazz singer. Gustafsson comes from a musical family. Her sister Christina is also a singer in the field of jazz. At the age of eight she learned how to play the guitar at the public ...

, Hedda Hatar 3 August: Lena Philipsson,

Lina Hedlund Lina Maria Hedlund (born 28 March 1978) is a Swedish singer and member of the pop group Alcazar. She also has a solo career. Career Hedlund was born in Bollnäs. She has participated in Melodifestivalen a number of times, in Melodifestivalen ...

, Mamma Mia The Party, Doug Seegers (USA), Paul Rey, Eric Saade 10 August: Ava Max (USA), Sven-Ingvars,

2020

The 2020 season is cancelled due to the

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. (source: http://www.tv4.se/sommarkrysset/artiklar/v%C3%A4rldsartister-till-gry-forssell-i-sommarkrysset-593681fefca38f83ec0006f9 )

2021

The 2021 season is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

''Vinterkrysset'' (Wintercross)

''Vinterkrysset'' is a wintertime spin-off variation on Sommarkrysset, the program has been broadcast in two rounds on TV4. The first time the program was broadcast was in 2006 in Tyrol, Gröna Lund.

Guests and artists on ''Vinterkrysset''

2006

Host: Gry Forssell * 9 December 2006: Moneybrother duet with Jerry Williams, Orup,

, Amy Diamond

2009–10

Host: Gry Forssell * 29 December 2009: Marie Serneholt duet with Sebastian Karlsson, Linda Sundblad,

. * 31 December 2009: Lili & Susie, Amy Diamond, Sara Löfgren, Style. * 3 January 2010: Petter, Ison & Fille, Mogge Sseruwagi and

DJ Sleepy A disc jockey, more commonly abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for an audience. Types of DJs include radio DJs (who host programs on music radio stations), club DJs (who work at a nightclub or music festival), mobile ...

, Pernilla Andersson, Nordman. * 6 January 2010: Erik Grönwall, Chris Norman ( Smokie) (England), Martin Stenmarck,

. Returning guests during the season: Carolina Gynning and comedian Per Andersson act like reporters.

Pictures

Image:Gröna Lund at Sommarkrysset Gry.jpg, Gry Forssell, host for Sommarkrysset. Image:The Wanted By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg, The Wanted Image:Stooshe 2012 By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.JPG,

Image:Jason Mraz.jpg,

Image:Lasse Berghagen.JPG, Lasse Berghagen Image:Alcazar.jpg, Alcazar Image:Lady GaGa.jpg,

Image:Eros Ramazzotti.JPG, Eros Ramazzotti Image:Tommy Nilsson By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg,

Image:Loreen By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg, Loreen Image:Agnes Carlsson Sommarkrysset 2012 By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg,

Image:Uno Svenningsson Sommarkrysset 2012 By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg , Uno Svenningsson Image:Nanne Grönvall Sommarkrysset By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg,

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sommarkrysset 2000s Swedish television series 2005 Swedish television series debuts 2010s Swedish television series Gröna Lund Swedish music television series TV4 (Sweden) original programming

Guests and artists

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

''Vinterkrysset'' (Wintercross)

Guests and artists on ''Vinterkrysset''

2006

2009–10

Pictures

See also

References

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