Lena Meyer-Landrut
Singer-songwriter; Eurovision winner
Born
May 23rd, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, this singer-songwriter gained prominence after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 with the song 'Satellite.' The success at Eurovision propelled a music career that featured multiple chart-topping singles and albums. The debut album, 'My Cassette Player,' achieved significant commercial success, earning platinum status. This artist has also been recognized with several awards, including Echo awards and Bambi awards, acknowledging achievements in the German music scene.
Won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010
Released the debut album 'My Cassette Player'
Achieved multiple chart-topping singles
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