Christina Stürmer

Austrian singer-songwriter and pop musician

Christina Stürmer - Austrian singer-songwriter and pop musician
Born

June 9th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

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Born in Austria, this singer-songwriter gained prominence in the early 2000s after participating in the talent show 'Starmania.' Debut album 'Freier Fall' released in 2003 achieved significant commercial success. The singer has been characterized by a pop-rock style and heartfelt lyrics. She released several successful albums, including 'In dieser Stadt' and 'Leben,' which topped the Austrian charts. Stürmer has received multiple awards for her contributions to music, solidifying her position in the German-speaking pop music scene.

Achieved commercial success with the album 'Freier Fall'

Participated in the talent show 'Starmania'

Released chart-topping albums 'In dieser Stadt' and 'Leben'

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