Hasse Bengtsson

Hasse Ola Bengtsson (born 22 March 1950) is a Swedish country singer, songwriter, and musician. He is one of the best-selling Swedish country singers of all-time. He competed in Svensksong 1 with the song "En ung blond bondflicka".

Early life
Bengtsson was born on 22 March 1950 in Lessebo Municipality. His parents, Olof and Maria, were both musical, and he grew up in a musical family with seven younger siblings.

Bengtsson graduated from compulsory schooling in 1966, and attended a music school in nearby Växjö. He graduated from music school in 1969. After his graduation, he began a professional music career.

Music career
After graduating from high school in 1969, Bengtsson began a music career in Växjö, performing folk and country music in the Swedish language. In 1972, he was signed to Universal Music Sweden and relocated to Stockholm.

Bengtsson's music career was extremely successful in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing a number of successful albums during the time period and having successful tours throughout Sweden. He semi-retired from music in 1992. In 2016, Bengtsson was confirmed to be taking part in Svensksong 1, with the song "En ung blond bondflicka". He performed the song in the fourth semi-final, and advanced directly to the final. In the final, he placed eighth.

Personal life
Bengtsson married Finnish musician Kristiina Vilkkumaa in 1987. They have three children together; Anna, born in 1990, Wilhelm, born in 1993, and Boris, born in 1995. The family resides in Mariehamn, Åland Islands.