Carola International

Carola International takes a break

2011-08-09T07:35:00.002-04:00

It's been 10 years since Carola International first was published online. Now it's time for a break. I'm not sure when or if we're coming back. Partly it's dependent on Carola's future plans. We are many who've been patiently waiting for new pop/rock material, but that album always seems to be pushed back.

2013 might be a big year for Carola with her 30th Anniversary, book and possibly album (let's just hope it's not yet another greatest hits compilation), and I want to wish her all the best and thank her fans for being so supportive of this site!

Until we meet again...

Video: Watch "Grattis Kronprinsessan"

2011-07-15T15:22:00.002-04:00

Yesterday, Carola performed "Suspicious Minds" and "Always On My Mind" during the celebration of the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria's birthday. The TV-show "Grattis Kronprinsessan" is now available on SVT.se, click the link below to watch the show.

Link: Watch "Grattis Kronprinsessan"

Swedish TV: "Allsang på Grensen"

2011-06-22T13:47:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Swedish fans!

It was announced today that the Norwegian TV show "Allsang på Grensen" will air on TV4 Plus in Sweden. As I reported on June 15, Carola is scheduled to be a guest on the show on August 4 (recording on August 3).

Remember where you read it first!

Norwegian TV: "Allsang på Grensen"

2011-06-15T20:00:00.004-04:00

Carola will perform on the popular Norwegian TV show "Allsang på Grensen" this Summer. She is one of the guests scheduled to perform on the season finale show that is recorded on August 3, and airs on TV2 Norge on August 4.

The host of the show, Katrine Moholt will have a different guest host each program. Bjarne Brøndbo, with whom Carola recorded the duet "Nordisk Hymne" and toured in Norway in 2005, will be the guest host.

Other artists include Charlotte Perrelli and Ingrid Bjørnov.

The photo above is taken last time Carola was a guest on the show, singing a duet with Eurovision Song Contest winner Alexander Ryback in 2009.

Remember where you read it first!

Carola International Mobile

2011-06-15T19:46:00.002-04:00

Carola International now has a great look specifically for your phone or tablet. This way it's much easier to read this blog when you're on the go. You don't have to do anything special, just go to this website on your phone's browser and it should detect that you're using a phone and display the mobile version.

Enjoy!

Carola attended Andreas Johnson's wedding

2011-06-05T15:29:00.007-04:00

Photo: Karin Törnblom / IBL / Aftonbladet

Carola, seen here Kicki Heinz and Rickard Engfors, attended Andreas Johnson's wedding to Lisa Knapp. Carola and Andreas performed "One Love" together in the Swedish Song Contest 2008.

Video : "Enough is Enough"

2011-05-28T21:19:00.000-04:00

Swedish Charts—w 21

2011-05-27T11:41:00.002-04:00

The album "Elvis Barbra & jag" drops to no 37 on the Swedish Album Chart this week.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 21 No 37
w 20 No 31
w 19 No 31
w 18 No 20
w 17 No 9
w 16 No 1
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

On the Compilation Charts, "Absolute Svenska Klassiker" drops two spots to no 6. "Best of the Nordics" also drops two spots, to no 9.

COMPILATION CHART
No 6 ABSOLUTE SVENSKA KLASSIKER (När Löven Faller)
No 9 BEST OF THE NORDICS (Fångad Av En Stormvind, Invincible)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"
Link: Buy "Absolute svenska klassiker"
Link: Buy "Best of the Nordics"

Swedish Charts—w 20

2011-05-25T14:45:00.004-04:00

The album "Elvis Barbra & jag" stays at no 31 on the Swedish Album Chart this week.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 20 No 31
w 19 No 31
w 18 No 20
w 17 No 9
w 16 No 1
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

On the Compilation Charts, there's three albums with Carola material this week

COMPILATION CHART
No 4 ABSOLUTE SVENSKA KLASSIKER (När Löven Faller)
No 7 BEST OF THE NORDICS (Fångad Av En Stormvind, Invincible)
No 17 HITS FOR KIDS—GREATEST HITS (Evighet)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"
Link: Buy "Absolute svenska klassiker"
Link: Buy "Best of the Nordics"
Link: Buy "Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits"

Exclusive: Date and tickets for "Moraeus med mera"

2011-05-19T23:31:00.003-04:00

UPDATED: As we reported on May 17, Carola is scheduled to be one of the guests on SVT's new talk show "Moraeus med mera" which will be recorded this summer. Now we can reveal that the date when Carola records her episode, and how you can get tickets.

Carola, Patrik Isaksson, and Those Dancing Days are scheduled to be Kalle Moraeus' guests on Sunday June 19, although the episode won't air on SVT until October (not confirmed, check back for more information). Tickets are available from Orsa Grönklitt, and you can buy yours by clicking the link below.

Link: Buy tickets

"In the Ghetto" on new compilation

2011-05-18T23:10:00.003-04:00

Carola's "In the Ghetto" is included on the new 2xCD compilation album "Grillfest" that will be released in Sweden on May 25. Other artists include Veronica Maggio, Lena Philipsson, Dolly Parton, Queen, and The Ark.

Link: Buy "Grillfest"

Video: "Suspicious Minds"

2011-05-18T22:07:00.002-04:00

I'm curious about when and how we'll get to to see the full-length versions of these "mini-videos" that Carola.com has been releasing lately...

TV: "Moraeus med mera"

2011-05-17T08:59:00.004-04:00

Carola is scheduled to be one of the guests on SVT's new talk show "Moraeus med mera" this summer. The show is hosted by the musician Kalle Moraeus and other guests include Kleerup, Adam Tensta, Danny, Lisa Miskovsky, Nicolai Dunger, Sanna Nielsen, Looptroop Rockers, Jerry Williams, Erik Hassle and Miss Li.

The show will be recorded June 9-21 on the beach in Orsa, and is scheduled to air on SVT later in the summer. Tickets for the show will be released on May 18.

The date for Carola's participation has not been announced yet.

Carola to perform for Swedish princess—again

2011-05-13T13:10:00.002-04:00

Carola will perform for the Swedish royal family on the Crown Princess Victoria's birthday on July 14 during "Victoriadagen" on Öland. She will sing two songs from her ongoing projet with Elvis and Barbra Streisand material.

Swedish Charts—w 19

2011-05-13T13:08:00.001-04:00

The album "Elvis Barbra & jag" drops to no 31 on the Swedish Album Chart this week.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 19 No 31
w 18 No 20
w 17 No 9
w 16 No 1
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"

Swedish Charts—w 18

2011-05-06T15:45:00.001-04:00

The album "Elvis Barbra & jag" continues its nose dive on the Swedish Album Chart this week, dropping from no 9 to no 20.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 18 No 20
w 17 No 9
w 16 No 1
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"

New collection: "Absolute Svenska Klassiker"

2011-04-29T17:14:00.004-04:00

Carola's 2003 hit single "När löven faller" is included on the new 3xCD compilation "Absolute Svenska Klassiker" (Absolute Swedish Classics) that was released this week.

Link: Buy "Absolute Svenska Klassiker"

Exclusive: Swedish tour cancelled

2011-04-29T11:51:00.003-04:00

Exclusive News: Carola had plans to go on tour in Sweden this Summer, although only one concert had been officially announced—"Piteå Dansar och Ler" in July.

Today, all Swedish dates are cancelled though (including Piteå) so Carola can focus on promoting the album "Elvis Barbra & jag" when it's released in Norway and Finland.

More information to come.

Swedish Charts—w 17

2011-04-29T11:48:00.002-04:00

After reaching the no 1 position last week, the album "Elvis Barbra & jag" drops eight spots to no 9. This is the album's fifth week in Top 10.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 17 No 9
w 16 No 1
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"

Nine no 1 albums

2011-04-29T01:22:00.007-04:00

"Elvis Barbra & jag" drops from the no 1 spot on the Swedish Album Chart this week (more details to come), but it's still an achievement that Carola has had NINE no 1 albums in Sweden since her breakthrough in 1983.

Främling (1983)
Steg för steg (1984)
Jul i Betlehem (1999)
Sov på min arm (2001)
Guld platina och passion (2003)
Störst av allt (2005)
Från nu till evighet (2006)
I denna natt blir världen ny (2007)
Elvis Barbra & jag (2011)

Congratulations!

Swedish Charts—w 16

2011-04-22T09:49:00.002-04:00

After three weeks on top three, the album "Elvis Barbra & jag" finally makes it to no 1 on the Swedish Album Chart. Congratulations Carola!

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 16 No 1
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"

Release : "Enough is Enough (Remixes)"

2011-04-19T22:06:00.002-04:00

The digital maxi single "Enough is Enough (Remixes)", which includes two remixes by Adam Rickfors and the original album version, has been released on iTunes.

01. No More Tears (Adam Rickfors Radio Edit Remix) 03:19 AUDIO
02. No More Tears (Adam Rickfors Extended Remix) 04:45
03. Enough is Enough 03:19

Link: Buy "Enough is Enough (Remixes)" on iTunes

Short documentary

2011-04-18T10:01:00.003-04:00

Join Carola as she goes back to her childhood neighborhood Norsborg, and explains the idea behind the success of "Elvis Barbra & jag". The clip also includes never before shown private home videos.

Exclusive: Tour in Norway and Finland

2011-04-15T22:46:00.005-04:00

Exclusive News: Once her ongoing tour comes to an end, Carola will spend some time working on her coming biography. Good news for fans in Norway and Finland though: In the fall (simultaneously as she does her shows at Tyrol in Stockholm?), Carola will go on tour in your countries with her "Elvis Barbra & jag" show. No word yet on what cities that will get a visit or when tickets are released.

Visit back for more information!

Swedish Charts—w 15

2011-04-15T10:44:00.003-04:00

Carola's album "Elvis Barbra & jag" drops one spot to no 3 on its third week on the Swedish Album Chart. The DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand" takes a dive from the no 1 spot to no 12.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 15 No 3
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

DVD CHART
SINGS ELVIS & BARBRA STREISAND—LIVE AT DALHALLA
w 15 No 12
w 14 No 1
w 13 No 3
w 12 No 14
w 11 No 5
w 10 No 13
w 9 No 6 (RE)
w 7 No 20 (RE)
w 3 No 17
w 2 No 17
w 1 No 8
w 52 No 6
w 51 No 3
w 50 No 4
w 49 No 2
w 48 No 3
w 47 No 1 (NEW)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"
Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'

Exclusive: Promo CD "No More Tears"

2011-04-14T23:30:00.004-04:00

Exclusive News: This is the full tracklisting of the promo CD Maxi single released with remixes of "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)", that will be released on iTunes any day now.

01. No More Tears (Adam Rickfors Radio Edit Remix) 03:19 AUDIO
02. No More Tears (Adam Rickfors Extended Remix) 04:45
03. Enough is Enough 03:19

Visit back for more information.

Listen to "My Sweet Lord"

2011-04-13T23:21:00.008-04:00

On his 2xCD album "Friends Connection" (out on April 13), Peter Jezewski sings duets with a long line of Swedish artists: Björn Skifs, Louise Hoffsten, Mikael Rickfors, Pandora, Karin Wistrand, Jan Johansen, Tone Norum, among others.

Carola participates on the last track on the album—George Harrison's classic "My Sweet Lord".

Note! This is not really a duet, there are at least seven different singers performing on the track, and Carola's part is towards the end of the song. She sounds great though.

Another note! This version does not include George Harrison's full original lyrics, which contains many references to the Hindu deity Krishna (read original lyrics here).

Link: Buy the album from CDON

"No More Tears (Adam Rickfors Radio Edit Remix)"

2011-04-13T10:17:00.002-04:00

Remixes of Carola's "Enough Is Enough (No More Tears)" will be released soon according to Carola.com. Listen to the Adam Rickfors Radio Edit Remix above.

Exclusive: "Piteå dansar och ler"

2011-04-12T23:41:00.003-04:00

Exclusive: Carola will in deed go on tour this Summer, just as I was speculating last week...

I still don't have confirmation if in fact she will play in Borås on August 11 (which started the speculations) but another city has been confirmed: Piteå. The exact date has not been announced, but she will play during the festival "Piteå dansar och ler" that takes place July 27-31.

Remember where you read it first!

Link: "Piteå dansar och ler"s website

Video: "In the Ghetto" Live

2011-04-07T23:29:00.000-04:00

Rumor alert: Summer tour?

2011-04-07T23:21:00.003-04:00

Does Carola plan to go on tour this Summer?

She's currently touring concert houses around Sweden, and this fall she will perform 24 shows at Tyrol in Stockholm before going on Christmas tour with the constellation "Stjärnklart 2011" (Salem al Fakir, Orup, Shirley Clamp etc). But is there also a Summer tour in the making? There are speculations that Carola will perform on Borås on August 11, which could indicate that she is currently planning what cities to visit during a possible tour.

Remember where you read it first, and visit back for more information!

Swedish Charts—w 14

2011-04-07T23:00:00.004-04:00

It's been a good week for Carola on the Swedish charts. Her new album "Elvis Barbra & jag" stays at no 2 on the Album Chart for a second week, and the DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand" re-claims the no 1 spot on its 16th week on the DVD chart.

ALBUM CHART
ELVIS BARBRA & JAG
w 14 No 2
w 13 No 2 (NEW)

DVD CHART
SINGS ELVIS & BARBRA STREISAND—LIVE AT DALHALLA
w 14 No 1
w 13 No 3
w 12 No 14
w 11 No 5
w 10 No 13
w 9 No 6 (RE)
w 7 No 20 (RE)
w 3 No 17
w 2 No 17
w 1 No 8
w 52 No 6
w 51 No 3
w 50 No 4
w 49 No 2
w 48 No 3
w 47 No 1 (NEW)

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag"
Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'

Christmas tour: Stjärnklart 2011

2011-04-06T08:39:00.003-04:00

Carola will tour this Christmas as well, but not quite the way she's been doing it the last 10+ years. She will be one of the artists performing in the show "Stjärnklart 2011" that will have concerts in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, and Linköping in November and December.

The other artists are: Salem al Fakir, Orup, Shirley Clamp, Tommy Körberg, The Poodles, and Anders Berglund with orchestra.

29.11 Stockholm, SWE Stockholms Konserthus
30.11 Stockholm, SWE Stockholms Konserthus
1.12 Stockholm, SWE Stockholms Konserthus
2.12 Stockholm, SWE Stockholms Konserthus
3.12 Stockholm, SWE Stockholms Konserthus
6.12 Linköping, SWE Louis De Geer Hallen
7.12 Malmö, SWE Malmö Konserthus
8.12 Malmö, SWE Malmö Konserthus
9.12 Malmö, SWE Malmö Konserthus
10.12 Malmö, SWE Malmö Konserthus
15.12 Gothenburg, SWE Göteborgs Congress
16.12 Gothenburg, SWE Göteborgs Congress
17.12 Gothenburg, SWE Göteborgs Congress

I'll get back with ticket information shortly.

Link: Stjärnklart's official website (pre-order tickets)

More Tyrol shows added

2011-04-01T08:42:00.004-04:00

Just like I reported yesterday, the three "Elvis Barbra & jag" concerts at Tyrol in Stockholm was just the beginning... Today, more shows have been added, and in total there will be 24 shows between September 30 and November 19.

30.9 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
1.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
1.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
7.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
8.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
8.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
14.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
15.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
15.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
21.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
22.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
22.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
28.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
29.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
29.10 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
4.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
5.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
5.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
11.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
12.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
12.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
18.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm
19.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 3.00 pm
19.11 Elvis Barbra & jag Tyrol, SWE, 9.30 pm

Tickets are on sale now.

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

Swedish Charts—w 13

2011-03-31T22:02:00.004-04:00

Carola's new album "Elvis Barbra & jag" enters the Swedish Album Chart this week at no. 2, just behind another new entry; Graveyard. Carola manage to outsell big acts like September, The Playtones, and Britney Spears.

ALBUM CHART
1. (NEW) GRAVEYARD "Hisingen Blues"
2. (NEW) CAROLA "Elvis Barbra & jag"
3. (LW: 2 WKS: 6) SEPTEMBER "Love CPR"
4. (LW: 1 WKS: 3) THE PLAYTONES "Rock'n'Roll is King"
5. (NEW) BRITNEY SPEARS "Femme Fatale"

DVD CHART
1. (NEW) ANTASIA "The Flying Opera—Around the World"
2. (LW: 7 WKS: 12) HANS EDLER "The Remember Concert Vol. 2"
3. (LW: 14 WKS: 15) CAROLA "Sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand"
4. (LW: 1 WKS: 22) METALLICA / SLAYER / MEGADEATH / ANTHRAX "The Big Four—Live from Sofia, Bulgaria"
5. (LW: 5 WKS: 41) U2 "U2 360 At the Rose Bowl"

Link: Buy 'Elvis Barbra & jag'

Three (or more) concerts in Stockholm

2011-03-31T21:56:00.003-04:00

Carola has announced three "Elvis Barbra & jag" concerts at Tyrol in Stockholm on September 30 and October 1 (two concerts). Tickets are available through Ticnet and are on sale now.

However, we have reasons to believe more concerts at Tyrol will be announced shortly, even if this is not confirmed.

Link: Buy tickets

iTunes Album Chart—March 23

2011-03-23T12:31:00.003-04:00

UPDATE

Even though the new album "Elvis Barbra & jag" dipped to no 6 on the Swedish iTunes Album Chart during the day, it also picked up and got a better peak position than yesterday. The new peak position is no 3. The chart is updated constantly, so this is not the tally for the day...

In Norway, the album reached no 12 today. Congratulations!

Album review: "Elvis Barbra & jag"

2011-03-22T23:36:00.004-04:00

After listening to the full new album a number of times these are my thoughts:

There are some fantastic songs on "Elvis Barbra & jag". And some amazing vocal performances by Carola; a couple of them could be Carola's most compelling pop/rock performances on an album ever! The two singles, "Suspicious Minds" and "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)", are both quite great interpretations of the original songs, and good choices for singles. But the two clear favorites on the album for me are "Always On My Mind"—which Carola sings with such an emotionally charged voice, I never heard her better (perhaps live, but not on album), and "Guilty"—which is a great cover version, where the original beats are modified and modernized. Jones, who sings duet with Carola on "Guilty" (and also produced the album), is a great singer and adds a great soulful feel to the song.

"In the Ghetto" is not a favorite song of mine—I can find it somewhat "cheesy", but this version sounds great, with a modern and laid back beat that drives the song along. On the other hand, "The Way We Were" is an amazing song that seems a little too laid back. Remember when Carola performed it on TV in the 80's (watch video)? I loved that! The album version leaves me wishing for more.

The gospel "Lead Me Guide Me" is the one song I wish hadn't been included on the album. Couldn't we've had "Papa Can You Hear Me" or "American Trilogy" instead? This song I will skip every time I listen to the album.

Here's how I rate each song individually:

+++++
Always On My Mind
Guilty

++++
Suspicious Minds
In the Ghetto
Enough is Enough (No More Tears)
You've Lost That Loving Feeling

+++
Woman in Love
The Way We Were

++
Evergreen
Watch Closely Now
Heartbreak Hotel

+
Lead Me Guide Me

Average rating: 3.25

Do you agree? Let me know what you think of the new album!

Three new photos

2011-03-22T23:10:00.002-04:00

Three beautiful photos from the booklet of the new CD, taken by Anna-Lena Ahlström. Click to enlarge, then right-click and "Save target as" to save the photos.

iTunes Album Chart—March 22

2011-03-22T16:48:00.004-04:00

Carola's new album "Elvis Barbra & jag" has been climbing on the Swedish iTunes Album Chart all day today, the first of its release, peaking at no. 4.

In Norway, the album is currently no 30 on the iTunes Album Chart...

Digital album release: "Elvis Barbra & jag"

2011-03-22T08:58:00.004-04:00

Carola's new album "Elvis, Barbra och jag" is now available for purchase at iTunes, CDON and elsewhere. The physical album will be available in stores tomorrow.

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag" from iTunes

Link: Buy "Elvis Barbra & jag" from CDON

New single: "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)"

2011-03-19T12:23:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, March 18, X5 Music Group released Carola's new digital single "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)" (from the upcoming album "Elvis Barbra & jag") to correlate with her performance on TV4's popular dance show "Let's Dance". It's currently number 48 on the Swedish iTunes chart. Head over there and buy it now!

Link: Buy "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)" from iTunes

Video: "Let's Dance", TV4

2011-03-19T11:52:00.001-04:00

Carola looked amazing when she performed her new single "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)" on TV4's "Let's Dance" last night. If you missed it, watch the video above.

Video: Carola in "Efter Tio", TV4

2011-03-19T11:36:00.002-04:00

If you missed Carola in TV4's "Efter Tio", watch the long interview and her performances of "Always on My Mind" and "In the Ghetto" above.

"Carola sings Elvis and Barbra Streisand" back on DVD chart

2011-03-15T16:12:00.003-04:00

The DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand" has re-entered the Swedish DVD chart. This is its total chart run so far:

DVD CHART
2011
w 10 No 13
w 9 No 6 (RE)
w 7 No 20 (RE)
w 3 No 17
w 2 No 17
w 1 No 8

2010
w 52 No 6
w 51 No 3
w 50 No 4
w 49 No 2
w 48 No 3
w 47 No 1 (NEW)

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'

Re-runs of "Carola i Dalhalla"

2011-03-15T16:05:00.003-04:00

Swedish channel TV4+ will air re-runs of the 2010 concert "Carola i Dalhalla" in the end of March/beginning of April.

31.3 Carola i Dalhalla, TV4+ 8.00pm
2.4 Carola i Dalhalla, TV4+ 5.00pm

This will provide PR for the upcoming album and tour.

Carola in "Let's Dance"

2011-03-10T19:06:00.003-05:00

Carola will appear in TV4's celebrity dance competition "Let's Dance". Not as a contender (thankfully, let's hope that never happens), but as a performer...

On Friday March 18, Carola will perform her rendition of Barbra Streisand's "Enough is Enough (No More Tears)" during the popular TV-show, just days before her new album "Elvis Barbra & jag" is released in Sweden.

Link: Read article in Aftonbladet

Link: TV'4's "Let's Dance" website

Exclusive: First impression of "Elvis Barbra & jag"

2011-03-08T00:58:00.002-05:00

I have listened to clips from all the songs on the new album "Elvis Barbra & jag". Here's my reactions:

1. Suspicious Minds: The first single of the album, that you all probably heard by now. A very Motown version of one of Elvis' biggest hits. Carola sings wonderful.

2. In the Ghetto: A great, modern beat lays the background to this somewhat cheesy song. In the clip, Carola sings laid back rather than powerful.

3. Enough is Enough (No More Tears): The original of this song is a duet (Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer), so I expected Carola's version to be as well. But at least in the clip you hear no one else singing. 70's disco that makes you wanna dance.

4. Woman in Love: This sounds identical to the version that Carola performed on TV a couple of times in the Summer of 2010. A piano is keeping a constant beat to this Barbra Streisand classic.

5. Always On My Mind: A slow, quiet version of the song. It makes you wonder if towards the end, the song changes character and becomes more bombastic...

6. You've Lost That Loving Feeling: This too sounds very similar to the version Carola performed live last Summer.

7. Evergreen: My least favorite of the clips I heard. Sounds a little "sleepy" to me.

8. Watch Closely Now: Change of gear. This song is pure rock and Carola sings it with her most raspy voice.

9. Heartbreak Hotel: Carola's version sounds almost like blues. A slow version with a great men's choir backing up Carola.

10. Lead Me Guide Me: A gospel. And the only song on the album I never heard before...

11. Guilty: Just like "Enough is Enough", this song is a duet in original (Barbra and Barry Gibb), and Carola has mentioned that she will sing it with the guy who produced the album. But judging from this short clip, he is doing more back up vocals than a regular duet. I think this song is the closest to the original version.

12. The Way We Were: A very fragile version of the song. In the clip there's only Carola's voice and a piano. Sounds like a nice rendition.

I hope I'm wrong! But I don't get very excited about this album judging from these clips. It sounds a little too slow and "safe" for me. Many of the songs are performed in a slower, more low-key version than the original songs. Only a few has energy and a modern sound to them.

Again, I hope I'm wrong and will love the album once I hear it...

New album on CDON

2011-02-24T22:59:00.002-05:00

CDON has listed Carola's upcoming album "Elvis, Barbra och jag". It's not yet available for pre-order, but you can sign up for email updates.

Link: "Elvis Barbra & jag" on CDON

Album cover

2011-02-22T09:22:00.003-05:00

This is the cover art for the upcoming album "Elvis, Barbra och jag".

Tracklisting on new album

2011-02-15T18:14:00.003-05:00

As we reported recently, the upcoming album "Elvis, Barbra och jag" will include 12 tracks, six from Elvis' catalogue and six from Barbra Streisand. Today, Carola.com announced the official tracklisting for the album.

1. Suspicious Minds
2. In the Ghetto
3. Enough is Enough
4. Woman in Love
5. Always On My Mind
6. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
7. Evergreen
8. Watch Closely Now
9. Heartbreak Hotel
10. Lead Me Guide Me
11. Guilty
12. The Way We Were

Stay tuned for more news!

"How Deep Is Your Love"

2011-02-11T13:19:00.004-05:00

Is Robin Gibb in Sweden to record a duet with Carola for her upcoming album?

Link: Watch the full program

TV: Carola reunites with Robin Gibb

2011-02-10T00:30:00.003-05:00

As we previously reported, Carola is a guest on the talk show "Skavlan" this Friday. Today, we can reveal that she will reunite with Robin Gibb on the show. Gibb worked along his brothers on Carola's 1986 album "Runaway"—on which he co-wrote all the songs, and on "Angel of Mercy" from the 2001 album "My Show". This interview will be interesting to watch!

Link: SVT's "Skavlan" website

DVD: "Yohan—Barnevandrer"

2011-02-08T09:11:00.004-05:00

The movie "Yohan–Barnevandrer" is now available on DVD and Bluray.

For you who don't know about this movie, Carola plays herself in a small part in this award-winning (Best Film, Stockholm Filmfestival Junior) Norwegian film. Here's some more information:

Title: Yohan—Barnevandreren
Director: Grete Salomonsen
Writer: Grete Salomonsen
Procution company: Penelope Films

Plot summary: With his family struggling to survive in late 1890s Norway and his father leaving on a ship for America to earn much needed money, 10-year-old Yohan devises some plans of his own to help his family. However, his jealous older brother has other ideas, and, unbeknown to their parents, he signs a contract with an agent for Yohan to become a farm laborer. Now consigned to being a child wanderer, Yohan is sent off to work on a faraway farm providing cheap labor. Yohan embarks on a long, rugged journey filled with danger, loneliness and feelings of abandonment. Along the way, he meets up with two other child wanderers, 8 year-old Anna and her younger brother. Together with other child wanderers and led by the menacing boy Aslak, the group makes its way on foot through the countryside with Yohan finally arriving at the farm where he is told to work. He becomes a shepherd boy, protecting the farmer's livestock from wolves and grizzly bears. His boss, Nome, is a harsh disciplinarian and a tough man to please. Following his heart and with good intentions, Yohan makes decisions that are misunderstood by local adults and are sabotaged by other envious children. Unjustly accused, he is punished and beaten by Nome. Events only get worse, with wild animals attacking Nome's herd on Yohan's watch and Yohan's discovery that his friend Anna and her brother have been beaten at a neighboring farm. Using his resourcefulness and ingenuity, a battered Yohan sets out to help his friend Anna and her brother escape from the farm owners.

Thanks to Peter Karlsson for the info!

Link: Buy the DVD from CDON

TV: Carola on "Skavlan", SVT

2011-02-08T09:02:00.002-05:00

Carola is a guest in the popular Swedish/Norwegian talk show "Skavlan" on Friday February 11 at 9.00 pm. It's not clear if she will also perform during the show...

Link: SVT's "Skavlan" website

Another tour date added: Malmö

2011-02-01T08:30:00.002-05:00

Exclusive News: Another city has been added to the upcoming tour "Elvis, Barbra & jag", which brings the total up to fifteen cities in Sweden that will have the chance to see Carola sing material from her upcoming album of Elvis and Barbra Straisand songs.

24.3 Gävle, SWE Gävle Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
25.3 Uppsala, SWE Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
26.3 Göteborg, SWE Lisebergshallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
27.3 Västerås, SWE Västerås Konserthus, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
30.3 Växjö, SWE Växjö Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
31.3 Kalmar, SWE Kalmarsalen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
1.4 Helsingborg, SWE Konserthuset, TBA WEB | TIX
2.4 Linköping, SWE Linköping Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
3.4 Malmö, SWE Konserthuset, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
7.4 Halmstad, SWE Halmstads Teater, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
8.4 Karlstad, SWE Scalateatern, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
9.4 Norrköping, SWE De Geerhallen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
10.4 Borås, SWE Åhaga, TBA WEB | TIX
16.4 Umeå, SWE Umeå Aula Nordica, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
17.4 Luleå, SWE Kulturens Hus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX

(Thanks to Petrus Johansson for the info)

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

Album: "Elvis, Barbra och jag"

2011-01-27T09:18:00.006-05:00

The title of the upcoming album is "Elvis, Barbra och jag" and it will consist of 12 tracks (six by Elvis, six by Barbra Streisand. Some of the tracks on the album, which is scheduled for a March 23 release, are: "Suspicious Minds", "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)", "Watch Closely Now", and "Evergreen". It's not confirmed, but I think it's safe to assume that "That Loving Feeling" and "Woman in Love" will be included on the album as well. Come back soon for more information.

Thanks to Peter Karlsson for the info.

Carola on the radio

2011-01-26T17:54:00.002-05:00

Carola is a guest at the radio show "Äntligen Morgon" on Mix Megapol tomorrow, Thursday.
The show airs on Mix Megapol 6.00—10.00 am, but according to Carola's official website, she will be on around 7.30 am. Don't miss it!

New photo

2011-01-26T17:31:00.004-05:00

Image removed by request from X5 Music Group.

"Suspicious Minds" on iTunes' Singles Chart

2011-01-25T23:46:00.002-05:00

Carola's new single, the rendition of Elvis' "Suspicious Minds" entered the Swedish iTunes Chart at no 8 yesterday.

New single: "Suspicious Minds"

2011-01-23T10:40:00.003-05:00

On Tuesday, January 25, Carola releases her new single "Suspicious Minds" as a digital download. This is the first single from the upcoming album with Elvis and Barbra Streisand scheduled for a March 23 release.

Thanks to Peter Karlsson for the information!

Link: The single at Amazon.com (U.S.)

Back in the studio

2011-01-10T17:21:00.001-05:00

Carola is back in the studio to work on the Elvis/Barbra album that is scheduled for a March 23 release.

Exclusive News: "Gospel Concert" CD + DVD

2011-01-08T01:11:00.003-05:00

Almost a year ago, we wrote about an exciting upcoming release—a CD+DVD of Carola's 1994 gospel concert at Cirkus in Stockholm. Now we've been told by the record label Rival, that this item will be released in the fall of this year. See track listing below.

1. Anybody Here
2. It's Good To Know Jesus
3. Waiting
4. Presentation Joybells och bandet
5. You Light Up My Life
6. Hold on
7. Save The Children
8. Oh Happy Day
9. Don't Be Discouraged
10. Fångad av en stormvind
11. Främling,
12. Mitt i ett äventyr
13. There's Gonna Be A Reunion
14. My Tribute
15. Outro

Great idea! Can't wait to get this product!

Don't forget where you read it first!

Swedish charts—w 52

2011-01-01T23:13:00.002-05:00

The DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand" stays on the Swedish DVD chart top ten, but drops three spots from no 3 to no 6 this week.

DVD CHART
#6 (LW:3 / 6 w) Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand
COMPILATIONS CHART
#4 (LW:4 / 27 w) Absolute Christmas
#10 (RE / 47 w) Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits
#12 (LW:8 / 3 w) OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'
Link: Buy 'Absolute Christmas

Link: Buy 'Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits

Link: Buy 'OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989'

Original Album Classics : New release date

2010-12-29T13:05:00.002-05:00

Although it has been available via the American Amazon.com since February 2 2010, in Sweden the compilation box set "Original Album Classics" has been missing in action. Originally it was scheduled for a March 24 2010 release, then for June 2, but soon thereafter the release info was changed to TBA (to be announced). Now it appears that the compilation box it back on track, and scheduled for a January 24 2011 release.

The box includes three albums; "Främling" (1983), "Steg för steg" (1984), and "My Tribute" (1993).

Link: Pre-order the box from CDON

Swedish charts—w 51

2010-12-24T12:32:00.002-05:00

The DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand" climbs one spot, from no 4 to no 3 on this week's Swedish music DVD chart.

DVD CHART
#3 (LW:4 / 5 w) Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand
COMPILATIONS CHART
#4 (LW:3 / 26 w) Absolute Christmas
#8 (LW:8 / 2 w) OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'
Link: Buy 'Absolute Christmas

Link: Buy 'OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989'

Merry Christmas

2010-12-23T22:19:00.002-05:00

Peace and Joy to all you readers of this blog this Christmas season! Despite nationality, religion (or lack thereof), Merry Christmas to All!

Photos from Stockholm

2010-12-20T17:43:00.006-05:00

Photos: Peter Karlsson

These photos were sent to us by Peter Karlsson and taken at Carola's final concert at Cirkus in Stockholm yesterday.

You have photos you want to share, email them to carolainternational@yahoo.com.

Thank you Peter!

Link: Read article from Svenska Dagbladet

Link: Read article from Aftonbladet

Link: Read article from Expressen

Photos from Örebro

2010-12-20T00:15:00.004-05:00

Photos: Petrus Johansson

These pictures are taken by Petrus Johansson at Carola's Christmas concert at Conventum in Örebro, Sweden. Click to enlarge them.

Thanks to Petrus for sending us the pics! If you want to share your pictures with us, email us at carolainternational@yahoo.com

Exclusive: Complete tour schedule

2010-12-17T15:07:00.004-05:00

Exclusive News: This is the complete tour schedule for the upcoming tour "Elvis, Barbra & jag" (with reservations for changes, and possible dates outside Sweden). Fourteen cities in Sweden will have the chance to see Carola sing material from her upcoming album with Elvis and Barbra Straisand songs.

24.3 Gävle, SWE Gävle Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
25.3 Uppsala, SWE Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
26.3 Göteborg, SWE Lisebergshallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
27.3 Västerås, SWE Västerås Konserthus, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
30.3 Växjö, SWE Växjö Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
31.3 Kalmar, SWE Kalmarsalen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
1.4 Helsingborg, SWE Konserthuset, TBA WEB | TIX NEW!
2.4 Linköping, SWE Linköping Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
7.4 Halmstad, SWE Halmstads Teater, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
8.4 Karlstad, SWE Scalateatern, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
9.4 Norrköping, SWE De Geerhallen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
10.4 Borås, SWE Åhaga, TBA WEB | TIX NEW!
16.4 Umeå, SWE Umeå Aula Nordica, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
17.4 Luleå, SWE Kulturens Hus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX

Tickets for some cities have not yet been released.

(Thanks to Peter Karlsson for the info)

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

"Elvis, Barbra och jag" tour grows

2010-12-17T09:58:00.003-05:00

Carola's upcoming tour "Elvis, Barbra & jag" is growing by the day. Two more dates were added today: Linköping and Karlstad, and we're now up to 12 concerts:

24.3 Gävle, SWE Gävle Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
25.3 Uppsala, SWE Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
26.3 Göteborg, SWE Lisebergshallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
27.3 Västerås, SWE Västerås Konserthus, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
30.3 Växjö, SWE Växjö Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
31.3 Kalmar, SWE Kalmarsalen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
2.4 Linköping, SWE Linköping Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
7.4 Halmstad, SWE Halmstads Teater, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
8.4 Karlstad, SWE Scalateatern, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
9.4 Norrköping, SWE De Geerhallen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
16.4 Umeå, SWE Umeå Aula Nordica, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
17.4 Luleå, SWE Kulturens Hus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX

All tickets are on sale now.

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

Photo: Örebro

2010-12-17T09:47:00.004-05:00

Photo: Conny Sillén / Aftonbladet

Carola had her first Christmas concert in Sweden 2010 yesterday. She performed at Conventum in Örebro (see photo above). Tonight she performs in Jönköping, and on Sunday the tour comes to an end with two concerts at Cirkus in Stockholm.

Link: Read article in Aftonbladet (1)

Link: Read article in Aftonbladet (2)

Link: Read article in Expressen

Link: Read article in Nerikes Allehanda

Link: Read article in Meny (Nerikes Allehanda)

Swedish charts—w 50

2010-12-17T09:32:00.002-05:00

This week the new 3xCD "OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989" enters the Swedish compilation chart at no 8. The album contains Carola's 1983 hit "Främling".

DVD CHART
#4 (LW:2 / 4 w) Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand
COMPILATIONS CHART
#3 (LW:2 / 25 w) Absolute Christmas
#8 (NEW / 1 w) OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989
#14 (LW:12 / 46 w) Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'
Link: Buy 'Absolute Christmas

Link: Buy 'OKEJ—Tiden vi aldrig glömmer 1980-1989'

Link: Buy 'Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits'

Exclusive: NEW ALBUM RELEASE

2010-12-16T09:58:00.003-05:00

Carola's new album, containing material by Elvis and Barbra Streisand will be released on March 23 2011.

Three more "Elvis, Barbra & jag" concerts

2010-12-16T09:41:00.002-05:00

Three more dates have been announced to Carola's upcoming tour "Elvis, Barbra & jag": Gävle (which will be the opening night) on March 24, Umeå on April 16, and Luleå April 17. Carola said recently in a Norwegian radio interview that she wants to take the tour to Norway as well, so that they get to see more of the rock'n'roll side to her.

24.3 Gävle, SWE Gävle Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
25.3 Uppsala, SWE Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
26.3 Göteborg, SWE Lisebergshallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
27.3 Västerås, SWE Västerås Konserthus, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
30.3 Växjö, SWE Växjö Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
31.3 Kalmar, SWE Kalmarsalen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
07.4 Halmstad, SWE Halmstads Teater, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
09.4 Norrköping, SWE De Geerhallen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
16.4 Umeå, SWE Umeå Aula Nordica, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
17.4 Luleå, SWE Kulturens Hus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX NEW!

Tickets for Norrköping have been released now, but Gävle and Luleå are not yet on sale.

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

One more concert in Norrköping

2010-12-15T01:23:00.004-05:00

Carola's upcoming tour "Elvis, Barbra & jag" will play in Norrköping on April 9. Possibly there are more dates to be expected. These dates have been announced so far:

25.3 Uppsala, SWE Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
26.3 Göteborg, SWE Lisebergshallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
27.3 Västerås, SWE Västerås Konserthus, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
30.3 Växjö, SWE Växjö Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
31.3 Kalmar, SWE Kalmarsalen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
07.4 Halmstad, SWE Halmstads Teater, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
09.4 Norrköping, SWE De Geerhallen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX NEW!

Tickets for the Norrköping concert are not yet on sale.

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

Photo & video from Bergen

2010-12-13T09:27:00.005-05:00

Photo: Eirik Brekke / Bergens Tidende

On top, a video of Carola performing "Himlen i min famn" at Haukeland universitetssjukehus. Above a photo from the concert in Bergen. The Norwegian leg of Carola's Christmas tour is coming to an end with two concerts in Oslo tomorrow night. She has continuously received good reviews--read more of them plus a long interview from VG by clicking the links below.

Link: Read interview in Verdens Gang
Link: Read article in Bergensavisen
Link: Read article in Bergens Tidende

Pilgrimage to Bethlehem

2010-12-11T00:01:00.002-05:00

Carola is planning to bring fans on a pilgrimage to Bethlehem next year. Her team wants people to sign up if interested to join in.

Link: Sign up at Carola.com

New tour: "Elvis, Barbra & jag"

2010-12-10T23:26:00.005-05:00

As we reported on November 17, Carola is going on tour during the spring of 2011. This will be a version of the Dalhalla concert featuring material by Elvis Presley and Barbra Streisand. The tour is named "Elvis, Barbra & jag" and is scheduled to kick off in Uppsala, Sweden on March 25. These are the dates announced so far:

25.3 Uppsala, SWE Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
26.3 Göteborg, SWE Lisebergshallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
27.3 Västerås, SWE Västerås Konserthus, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
30.3 Växjö, SWE Växjö Konserthus, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
31.3 Kalmar, SWE Kalmarsalen, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX
07.4 Halmstad, SWE Halmstads Teater, 7.00 pm WEB | TIX

Tickets are on sale.

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet

Photo from Haugesund

2010-12-10T20:56:00.003-05:00

Photo: Alf-Einar Kvalavåg / Tysvær Bygdeblad

Carola performed her Christmas concert at Tysvær Arena in Haugesund, Norway tonight. Read reviews by clicking links below.

Link: Read article in Tysvær Bygdeblad

Link: Read article in Haugesunds Avis

Swedish charts—w 49

2010-12-10T09:01:00.002-05:00

The 1999 album "Jul i Betlehem" re-enters the album chart this week at no 57. The DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand—En magisk kväll på Dalhalla" climbs one spot to no 2 on the DVD chart, and "Julkonsert" climbs two spots to no 13.

ALBUM CHART
#57 (RE / 36 w) Jul i Betlehem
DVD CHART
#2 (LW:3 / 3 w) Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand
#13 (LW:15 / 24 w) Julkonsert
COMPILATIONS CHART
#2 (LW:1 / 24 w) Absolute Christmas
#12 (LW:9 / 45 w) Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits

Link: Buy 'Jul i Betlehem'

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'
Link: Buy 'Julkonsert'

Link: Buy 'Absolute Christmas

Link: Buy 'Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits'

Three videos from Hamar, Norway

2010-12-08T00:47:00.002-05:00

These videos are from Carola's free concert at Østre Torg in Hamar, Norway on December 6. The videos sometimes focus mostly on the performing children, but you still a feel of what this concert was like.

Listen to interview

2010-12-07T10:10:00.003-05:00

Listen to an interview with Carola from Norwegian Radio2, where she talks about her concert at Tysvær Arena in Haugesund on December 10. Among other things she says her tour travels by four trucks, that she performs her Royal wedding song "Det är bara vi" along with her Christmas songs and an Elvis' gospel.

The interview is also available for download at the site.

Link: Listen to the interview here

Photo / video from free concert in Hamar

2010-12-06T17:43:00.003-05:00

Photo: Hamar Arbeiderblad

Carola performed a free concert at Østre Torg in Hamar, Norway today. To see a video from the performance, plus a short interview, click the NRK link below. To Hamar Arbeiderblad she says she might be back in Hamar sometime during the spring—which is an indication that she's planning her upcoming tour not only play in Sweden, but in Norway as well...

Link: Read article / watch video from NRK
Link: Read article in Hamar Arbeiderblad

Photos from Ålesund

2010-12-03T18:37:00.005-05:00

Staale Wattø / Sunnmørsposten

Today, Carola moved on to Ålesund for her third stop on her ongoing Christmas tour "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan". These photos are from the local newspaper Sunnmørsposten (read article below).

Link: Read article in Sunnmørsposten

Cover: "Jag vill alltid älska"

2010-12-03T10:03:00.004-05:00

Norwegian artist Jan Werner has released a 2xCD titled "One More Time—The Very Best of" that includes a live recording of Carola's 2001 song "Jag vill alltid älska". Listen to the track below. He has a powerful voice and does the song justice. What do you think?

Link: Jan Werner's official website

Link: Buy the album

Exclusive: Free concert in Hamar

2010-12-03T04:10:00.003-05:00

Exclusive News: The day before her scheduled Christmas concert in Hamar, Norway, Carola will perform a free mini-concert at Østre Torg (the city square). Carola will be joined by guitarist Andrew Ehrenzeller, a local children's choir and a ballet ensemble.

If you live nearby, don't miss the mini-concert on Monday December 6, at 5 pm.

Remember where you read it first!

Swedish charts—w 48

2010-12-03T03:21:00.002-05:00

"Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand—En magisk kväll på Dalhalla" drops two spots on the Swedish music DVD chart to no 3 this week.

DVD CHART
#3 (LW:1 / 2 w) Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand
#15 (LW:12 / 23 w) Julkonsert
COMPILATIONS CHART
#1 (LW:2 / 23w) Absolute Christmas
#9 (LW:9 / 44w) Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'
Link: Buy 'Julkonsert'

Link: Buy 'Absolute Christmas

Link: Buy 'Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits'

Photos from Kristiansund

2010-12-01T20:03:00.004-05:00

Photos: llen-Marie Pedersen-Gustad / Tidens Krav

These photos were taken at Carola's Christmas concert "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan" in Kristiansund, Norway, where she performed today, December 1.

Link: Read article in Tidens Krav

Listen to "Heaven in My Arms"

2010-11-29T23:12:00.002-05:00

To get into the Holiday spirit, here you can listen to the English version (great translation by the way) of Carola's "Himlen i min famn": "Heaven in My Arms" from last year's Christmas album "Christmas in Bethlehem". Enjoy!

Photos from opening night

2010-11-29T17:27:00.003-05:00

Photos: Anders Grønneberg / Dagbladet

These amazing photos from Carola's opening night of her Christmas show "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan" in Skien, are taken by Anders Grønnebergoff for Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet. The production of the show seems great, and Carola looks fantastic.

Link: Read the article in Dagbladet

Link: Read the article in Varden

Link: Read the article in Telemarksavisa

"Carolas Jul 2010" tour starts today

2010-11-29T09:50:00.003-05:00

Today, Carola's Christmas tour "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan" kicks off in Skien, Norway with two concerts. This is what Carola herself writes about the tour.

I never get tired of Christmas. When I’m on my Christmas tours, I’m often asked if I have the chance to get into Christmas spirit. My answer is yes. Sure it takes some extra planning, and often I have to buy last-minute gifts at various airports. But nothing can match the joy of celebrating the Christmas season with atmospheric vocals and music together with a great orchestra and an audience filled with anticipation. It is true fellowship and love for me. I never get tired of Christmas. It’s the cradle of my faith, my childhood memories and time of fellowship. But I have great sympathy for those for whom Christmas is a difficult time of loneliness. I miss my mom and dad more as the years pass by, but that's part of life. I rejoice in the memories I have of them. As time goes by, I see more and more of them in myself, which makes me happy and proud. This year I celebrate ten years since the first Christmas in Bethlehem concert and I’m so grateful for the authentic passion I’ve had the chance to convey here at home. My dream is that the Scandinavian and Palestinian audience would meet again in a Christmas concert in Bethlehem Square where we can share traditions and fellowship of God's greatest gift to humanity.

These are the musicians on the tour:

Conductor: Sebastian Robertsson
Drums: Jonas Lidholm
Bass: Thobias Gabrielson
Guitar: Erik Mjörnell
Organ: Carl Flemsten,
Choir: By Grace with Elin Sydhage, Therése Peterson, Jon-Erik Melin, Malcolm Chambers, Karin Hummerdal, and Beatrice Ericsson

And here are the tour dates:

29.11 Skien, NOR Ibsenhuset, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
01.12 Kristiansund, NOR Braathallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
03.12 Ålesund, NOR Sunnmørshallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
05.12 Trondheim, NOR Olavshallen, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
07.12 Hamar, NOR Scandic Hotel, 6 pm WEB | TIX
08.12 Gjøvik, NOR Fjellhallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
10.12 Haugesund, NOR Tysvær Arena, 6 pm WEB | TIX
11.12 Stavanger, NOR IMI Forum, 5 pm WEB | TIX
12.12 Bergen, NOR Griegsalen, 5 pm & 8 pm WEB | TIX
14.12 Oslo, NOR Folketeatret, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
16.12 Örebro, SWE Conventum, 9 pm WEB | TIX
17.12 Jönköping, SWE Jönköpings Konserthus, 9 pm WEB | TIX
19.12 Stockholm, SWE Cirkus, 4.30 pm & 8 pm WEB | TIX

(Translation by Carola International)

Link: Buy tickets from Ibsenhuset (Skien)

Link: Buy tickets from Billetservice (Norway)

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet (Örebro & Stockholm)

Link: Buy tickets from Programbolaget (Jönköping)

Sanna, Shirley & Sonja sings "Himlen i min famn"

2010-11-26T10:20:00.006-05:00

Every year, more cover versions of Carola's "Himlen i min famn" are released. Last year Elisabeth Andreassen released the song in Norway and Lene Siel in Denmark. This year the song is relelased in Finland by Tomi Metsäketo, and in Sweden by Sanna, Shirley & Sonja on their new Christmas album "Vår jul". Below is a list of all cover versions released to our knowledge.

2004
Veronica Akselsen - Fattige var de som først fikk se (Norway)

2005
Åsne Valland Nordli og Kristin Skaare - Lille Messias (Norway)
Oslo Gospel Choir - Lys i mørkret (Norway)
Simone - On a Night Like This (Denmark)

2006
GMP Talents - Jul med GMP Talents (Sweden
Marianne Juvik Sæbø - Min tanke går til Betlehem (Norway)
Katri Helena - Taivas Sylissani (Finland)

2007
Rebecca - När julen närmar sig (Sweden)
Ivar Kleive & Aage Kvalbein - Julemeditasjoner (Norway)
Anne Vada - Sacral jul (Norway)
Tore Ljøkjel - Medvandrer (Norway)
Anne-Marie Kvien - Barnet er født (Norway)
Frelsesarmeen - Dirridam (Norway)

2009
The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces - Vol.33: Fairytale (Norway)
Sidsel - Deilig er jorden (Norway)
Elisabeth Andreassen & Rein Alexander - Julenatt (Norway)
Lene Siel - Himlen i min favn (Denmark)
Anna Petersson & Jon Antonsson - Stilla Natt (Sweden)

2010
Sandness Klarinettkor - Reeds in the Wind (Norway)
Tomi Metsäketo - Kuului Laulu Enkelten (Finland)
Sanna, Shirley & Sonja - Vår jul (Sweden)

Link: Buy Sanna, Shirley & Sonja's album from CDON

Swedish charts—w 47

2010-11-26T09:37:00.003-05:00

"Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand—En magisk kväll" enters the Swedish music DVD chart at no 1 this week. Congratulations to yet another success on the charts, Carola!

DVD CHART
#1 (NEW / 1 w) Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand
#12 (LW:12 / 22 w) Julkonsert
COMPILATIONS CHART
#2 (LW:8 / 22w) Absolute Christmas
#9 (LW:7 / 43w) Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits

Link: Buy 'Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand'
Link: Buy 'Julkonsert'

Link: Buy 'Absolute Christmas

Link: Buy 'Hits for Kids—Greatest Hits'

Extra concert in Stockholm

2010-11-25T10:25:00.003-05:00

An 18th concert has been added to Carola's upcoming Christmas tour "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan"—in Stockholm on December 19 at 4.30 pm.

29.11 Skien, NOR Ibsenhuset, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
01.12 Kristiansund, NOR Braathallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
03.12 Ålesund, NOR Sunnmørshallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
05.12 Trondheim, NOR Olavshallen, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
07.12 Hamar, NOR Scandic Hotel, 6 pm WEB | TIX
08.12 Gjøvik, NOR Fjellhallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
10.12 Haugesund, NOR Tysvær Arena, 6 pm WEB | TIX
11.12 Stavanger, NOR IMI Forum, 5 pm WEB | TIX
12.12 Bergen, NOR Griegsalen, 5 pm & 8 pm WEB | TIX
14.12 Oslo, NOR Folketeatret, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
16.12 Örebro, SWE Conventum, 9 pm WEB | TIX
17.12 Jönköping, SWE Jönköpings Konserthus, 9 pm WEB | TIX
19.12 Stockholm, SWE Cirkus, 4.30 pm & 8 pm WEB | TIX NEW!

Link: Buy tickets from Ibsenhuset (Skien)

Link: Buy tickets from Billetservice (Norway)

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet (Örebro & Stockholm)

Link: Buy tickets from Programbolaget (Jönköping)

Extra concert in Oslo

2010-11-22T14:15:00.004-05:00

Concerts are continuously added to Carola's upcoming Christmas tour "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan". Tomorrow tickets are released for an extra concert in Oslo on December 14 at 9 pm. The concert now includes 17 concerts in total. More might be added...

29.11 Skien, NOR Ibsenhuset, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
01.12 Kristiansund, NOR Braathallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
03.12 Ålesund, NOR Sunnmørshallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
05.12 Trondheim, NOR Olavshallen, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
07.12 Hamar, NOR Scandic Hotel, 6 pm WEB | TIX
08.12 Gjøvik, NOR Fjellhallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
10.12 Haugesund, NOR Tysvær Arena, 6 pm WEB | TIX
11.12 Stavanger, NOR IMI Forum, 5 pm WEB | TIX
12.12 Bergen, NOR Griegsalen, 5 pm & 8 pm WEB | TIX
14.12 Oslo, NOR Folketeatret, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
16.12 Örebro, SWE Conventum, 9 pm WEB | TIX
17.12 Jönköping, SWE Jönköpings Konserthus, 9 pm WEB | TIX
19.12 Stockholm, SWE Cirkus, 8 pm WEB | TIX

Link: Buy tickets from Ibsenhuset (Skien)

Link: Buy tickets from Billetservice (Norway)

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet (Örebro & Stockholm)

Link: Buy tickets from Programbolaget (Jönköping)

Two extra concerts in Norway

2010-11-19T09:09:00.003-05:00

Last week, we could tell you that an extra concert had been added to Carola's upcoming Christmas tour "Carolas Jul 2010—Från vinterskrud till morgonstjärnan" in Skien, Norway on November 29. Today, Carola.com finally announced this and two other extra concert. Below is an updated tour schedule. Tickets are selling out, so if you haven't already, get your tickets today!

29.11 Skien, NOR Ibsenhuset, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX
01.12 Kristiansund, NOR Braathallen, 7.30 pm WEB | TIX
03.12 Ålesund, NOR Sunnmørshallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
05.12 Trondheim, NOR Olavshallen, 6 pm & 9 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
07.12 Hamar, NOR Scandic Hotel, 6 pm WEB | TIX
08.12 Gjøvik, NOR Fjellhallen, 6 pm WEB | TIX
10.12 Haugesund, NOR Tysvær Arena, 6 pm WEB | TIX
11.12 Stavanger, NOR IMI Forum, 5 pm WEB | TIX
12.12 Bergen, NOR Griegsalen, 5 pm & 8 pm WEB | TIX NEW!
14.12 Oslo, NOR Folketeatret, 6 pm WEB | TIX
16.12 Örebro, SWE Conventum, 9 pm WEB | TIX
17.12 Jönköping, SWE Jönköpings Konserthus, 9 pm WEB | TIX
19.12 Stockholm, SWE Cirkus, 8 pm WEB | TIX

Link: Buy tickets from Ibsenhuset (Skien)

Link: Buy tickets from Billetservice (Norway)

Link: Buy tickets from Ticnet (Örebro & Stockholm)

Link: Buy tickets from Programbolaget (Jönköping)

Exclusive: New Carola tour!

2010-11-17T18:19:00.001-05:00

Carola will tour in Sweden during the spring of 2011. More information to come shortly.

Remember where you read it first!

Thanks to Peter Karlsson for the information.

DVD release: "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand"

2010-11-17T02:19:00.001-05:00

The new DVD "Carola sings Elvis & Barbra Streisand" is released in Sweden today. The concert was recorded at Dalhalla on July 3 2010 and includes songs like Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" (video), "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" (video) and "In the Ghetto, and Barbra Streisand's "Somewhere" (video), "Papa, Can You Hear Me", and "Enough is Enough" (video). Swedish TV4 aired parts of the concert on August 26, but many songs on the DVD has not been previously shown (see full tracklisting below). If you haven't already—get your copy today!

1. C C Rider
2. Burning Love
3. Suspicious Minds
4. Love Me Tender
5. Blue Suede Shoes
6. Jailhouse Rock
7. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
8. Somewhere
9. Woman in Love
10. No More Tears (Enough is Enough)
11. Papa Can You Hear Me
12. Walking A Mile In My Shoes
13. Dixieland
14. C C Rider
15. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
16. Can't Help Falling in Love
17. If I Can Dream
18. Love Me Tender
19. Peace In The Valley
20. Put Your Hand In The Hand
21. In The Ghetto
22. Heartbreak Hotel
23. Are You Lonesome Tonight
24. People
25. Tomorrow
26. Evergreen
27. Send In The Clowns
28. What Kind Of Fool
29. The Way We Were
30. Papa Can You Hear Me
Bonus:
1. Backstage
2. Carola möter Elvis Fan Club
3. Publikintervjuer
4. Carolas syster
5. No more tears - intro
6. Orkesterpresentation
7. Carola tackar publiken
8. After dark

Studio recordings of some of these songs will be released as an album next year...

Link: Buy the DVD

TV in Norway: "Fredag", TV2

2010-11-15T09:37:00.004-05:00

Photo: TV2

Last Friday (November 12), Carola was a guest on the talk show "Fredag" on Norwegian TV2 to promote her upcoming Christmas tour.

You can see a web exclusive clip for free, or the show in its entirety by clicking the links below.

Link: Watch the full show (Requires login & payment)

Link: Watch a web exclusive clip (Free)