Tone Damli is a celebrated Norwegian singer-songwriter, whose remarkable journey in the music industry began with a notable appearance as the runner-up in the Norwegian version of Idol in the year 2005. Although she narrowly missed claiming the top spot, finishing in second place behind Jorun Stiansen in the final, this achievement served as a significant milestone in her burgeoning music career.
Since then, Tone Damli has released four albums, each one showcasing her exceptional talent and artistry. Her discography includes the critically acclaimed albums Bliss, Sweet Fever, I Know, and Cocool, which have solidified her position as a prominent figure in the Norwegian music scene.
Bliss, one of her most critically acclaimed albums, has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, its golden certification in Norway serving as a testament to her enduring and sustained popularity within the music industry. Furthermore, her impressive music career has been complemented by a successful foray into the world of television, where she made a notable appearance, ultimately finishing in third place, in the Norwegian adaptation of the popular dance competition series, Dancing with the Stars, in the year 2006.
As her remarkable streak of success persisted, she took part in the prestigious Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest 2009 finals, putting up an incredibly strong showing before ultimately coming in second place, narrowly edged out by the talented Alexander Rybak.
In more recent years, she joined forces with the accomplished Erik Segerstedt to participate in the esteemed Swedish Eurovision Song Contest 2013 finals, where they captivated the audience with their performance of the captivating song Hello Goodbye.
Damli was bestowed with a singular distinction in 2012, being handpicked to join a four-member jury comprising former Idol contestants, marking a significant milestone of 10 years since the official Norwegian debut of Idol. This prestigious group of judges consisted of none other than the inaugural winner of the series, the illustrious Kurt Nilsen, and was publicly announced on the official Idol website on August 18, 2012.
