Karoline Sandvik

Karoline Jana Sandvik (born 17 August 1990) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She first came to prominence in 2011, after placing third on season four of Norwegian Idol. She also competed in Norsksong 1 with the song "Run Run Run".

Early life
Sandvik was born on 17 August 1990 in Lillehammer. Her Norwegian father, Olav, works for a transport company, while her Macedonian mother, Tijana, is a telemarketer. She grew up with one younger sister.

Sandvik graduated from compulsory schooling in 2006, and then began attending a music school in Oslo. She graduated from music school in 2009, and began a professional music career.

2009–2012: Norwegian Idol and Sweet Dreams
In 2009, after experiencing little success with her music career, Sandvik auditioned for season four of Norwegian Idol in Oslo. She made it onto the show, and ended up placing third on the season. Following the finale, she was signed to Universal Music Norway.

The following year, she released her debut single, "Lions", which reached the top forty in Norway. Her debut studio album, Sweet Dreams, was released later that year, and peaked within the top five. Following its release, Sandvik went on a pan-Scandinavian tour, but later retreated to songwriting for various artists rather than performing.

2012–present: Norsksong
In 2017, she was confirmed to be taking part in Norsksong 1, with the song "Run Run Run". However, she did not qualify for the superfinal.

Personal life
Sandvik was raised a Christian, with her father belonging to the Church of Norway and her mother being a Macedonian Orthodox Christian. She now identifies as a non-denominational Christian.