Lena

Lena Meyer-Landrut was born Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut in Hanover on May 23, 1991. She is a German singer and songwriter. Lena grew up in Hanover as an only child. Ballet, jazz and expressive dance are her hobbies, and she also sings in a recreational band. “Just for fun”, she applied for Stefan Raab’s casting show “Our Star for Oslo” in 2009, which, after years of failure, finally found a worthy participant for the “Eurovision Song Contest” again.

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Breakthrough

The lively schoolgirl quickly makes her mark. In the final of the show, she sings the songs “Satellite”, “Bee” and “Love Me” – the first is voted the “ESC” song, Lena the interpreter. All three songs storm the top 5 of the charts, something no artist has achieved before her. Her debut album “My Cassette Player” immediately shoots to number one.

It’s not just Germany that is enthusiastic about Lena, as she now simply calls herself: at the final round of the “Eurovision Song Contest” in Oslo, “Lenamania” spreads to the whole of Europe. Lena Meyer-Landrut wins by an overwhelming margin. She scored the coveted twelve points nine times. One day later, Satellite lands at number one in many other countries. Stefan Raab and Lena spontaneously declare that the singer will defend the title in her own country in 2011.

In a preliminary round, TV viewers can choose the title for the “ESC” 2011 in Düsseldorf from six songs from Lena Meyer-Landrut’s second album Good News. Lena competes with Taken by a Stranger, her album once again reaches number one in the German charts and gold status. The show becomes a gigantic TV event, Lena achieves a respectable 10th place. Her third album Stardust (2012) as well as the fourth longplayer Crystal Sky (2015) and the fifth LP Only Love, L (2019) are also huge successes, each reaching number 2 in the charts.

On May 31, 2024, Lena will release her sixth studio album “Loyal to myself”.

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Lena on TV

Lena Meyer-Landrut also shines on TV with a lot of presence. The singer was a coach on “The Voice Kids“ from 2013 to 2019, and over the years she has coached alongside Tim BendzkoHenning Wehland, Johannes Strate from Revolverheld, Sasha, Mark Forster, Stefanie Kloß from Silbermond and The BossHoss. In 2013 she recorded with Mike Singer on the show. Although he didn’t win, the show really kick-started his career. In 2015, she even won the show with her protégé Noah-Levi.

In 2022, 2023 and 2024, Lena once again took a seat on a red swivel chair as a coach on “The Voice Kids”. Next to her are Álvaro Soler, Wincent Weiss and Michi Beck and Smudo from the Fantastischen 4 can be seen.

Lena Meyer-Landrut also took part in the popular TV show “Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert” took part. In this unique show, she worked with artists such as The BossHoss, Mark Forster, Gentleman, Michael Patrick Kelly, Stefanie Kloß and Moses Pelham. During her performances in the show, Lena presented impressive interpretations of the hits of these artists and showed her versatility and musical talent.

In addition to numerous guest appearances in various TV formats, she defeated Lena Gercke in May 2017 after a tough battle on the ProSieben game show Schlag den Star. And Lena Meyer-Landrut even gets to conquer the big screen for a bit: in the cult film Bullyparade – Der Film (2017; with Michael “Bully” Herbig, Christian Tramitz and Rick Kavanian), she makes a small appearance as a siren. Lena also appeared on the popular television program “Ina’s Night” can be seen. In a cozy atmosphere, she chatted with presenter Ina Müller in Hamburg’s oldest sailor’s pub “Zum Schellfischposten”.

The new album Only Love, L. was released in April 2019. However, contrary to the upcoming album title, Lena announced her separation from her long-term boyfriend Max von Helldorf in January 2019. The two were a couple for eight years, but largely kept their love away from the public eye. Mark Forster and Lena Meyer-Landrut, both coaches on “The Voice Kids”, found not only professional success, but also love. The birth of their son in 2021 crowned their relationship, which they enjoy away from the public eye while inspiring fans with their family happiness.

Cooperation

One of these remarkable collaborations took place with Niko Santos took place. The two musicians released the song “Better” in 2020, which impresses with its catchy melody and profound lyrics. This collaboration united two outstanding voices from the German music scene and resulted in a hit that was equally successful in the charts and in the hearts of fans.

Another unexpected collaboration took place with the artist Dikka took place. Sera Finale, a German hip-hop musician and songwriter known by this pseudonym, brought a unique touch to Lena’s musical world. Together they created fascinating music that combined different genres and styles and captivated listeners.

Mark Forster, another outstanding artist, also had the pleasure of sharing musical experiences with Lena. These two talents complemented each other perfectly in songs such as “Einer will immer mehr,” in which their voices harmonized and created a rousing collaboration.

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Studio albums

• 2010 My Cassette Player
• 2011 Good News
• 2012 Stardust
• 2015 Crystal Sky
• 2019 Only Love, L
• 2024 Loyal to myself

Awards

Over the course of his career, Mark Forster has received numerous awards and prizes for his outstanding musical achievements. These awards underline his talent and his influence on the German music scene.

2010

1st place at the 55th Eurovision Song Contest with Satellite
SWR 3 New Pop Festival: Newcomer of the Year
Goldene Henne: Honorary award from the jury as “Charm Ambassador”
German Television Award: Ensemble of Unser Star für Oslo
1Live Krone: Best Single (Satellite) and Best Female Artist
CMA – Wild and Young Award in Gold “Best Newcomer – National”

2011

Golden Camera in the category Best Music National
Echo in the categories Most Successful Newcomer National and Most Successful Female Artist National
Comet in the category Best Female Artist
MTVEurope Music Awards in the categories Best German Act and Best European Act
ESC Radio Awards 2011 in the category Best Female Act

2012 Song Contest

MTV Germany: Annual voting in the Queen of Pop 2011 category (public vote)

2013

Echo in the category Best Video National
Radio Award Seven – Artist National
MTVEurope Music Awards in the categories Best German Act and Europe Central Worldwide Act

2015

Best Inspiration Award in the Music category of Grazia magazine
Napster Fan Award Best Single Artist
MTVEurope Music Award in the Best German Act category
1Live Krone: Best Female Artist
Bravo Otto in Gold in the Super Singer category

2016

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in the category Favorite Star Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Radio Regenbogen Award: Artist National

2016

Golden Camera in the category Best Show

2019

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in the categories Favorite Singer Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Favorite Cast Germany, Austria and Switzerland with “The Voice Kids“
Ansbach University of Applied SciencesEducation Award
Bravo Otto in silver in the National Singer category

2020

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 in the categories Favorite Singer Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Favorite Earworm Germany, Austria and Switzerland for Better (with Nico Santos) and Favorite Cast Germany, Austria and Switzerland for The Voice Kids 2020 Coaches (with Max Giesinger, Deine Freunde and Sasha)
Bravo Otto in Silver in the category National Singer

2021

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 in the Favorite Singer category: Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Bravo Otto in Silver in the National Singer category

2022

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2022 in the category Favorite Singer Germany, Austria and Switzerland

2023

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023 in the category Favorite Singer Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Private

Mark Forster and Lena Meyer-Landrut met on a very special TV show in 2015 – ‘The Voice Kids’. Both worked as coaches on the popular talent show, mentoring and supporting young singing talents.

During their time as coaches on “The Voice Kids”, the two developed not only a professional but also a deep personal relationship. Their shared passion for music and enthusiasm for promoting young talent brought them closer together.

The couple’s happiness was made perfect by the birth of their son in 2021. The small family enjoys life away from the public eye and still manages to inspire their fans and admirers with their love and family happiness.