BIOGRAPHY
Simon Andersson discovered music at a young age and decided early on to fully commit to his big dream of becoming an artist, songwriter, and music producer. He studied music at Malmö Academy of Music and later became a music producer. In 2013, Simon signed with an American management agency, which led him to spend a significant amount of time in the USA over the following years. This resulted in him winning the prestigious price "Best Song of The Year” in Hollywood at the World Entertainment Awards, not only once but twice, most recently in February of this year. The win also led to performances at the CMA Festival for two consecutive years, appearances on American TV, and several chart placements with the single "Try."
Simon’s love for music, his multi-talents, drive, and determination have always been some of his key traits, and in 2022 he launched "Rock ’N’ Roll Xmas" in Malmö, which has become a popular annual show, drawing full audiences every year.
This year, it will be hosted at Eleda Stadion, accompanied by the Swedish guest artists Jay Smith and Linda Varg.
Tha same year, Simon also founded the "South Ocean Festival" in Malmö featuring performances by world renowned artists such as Florence + The Machine, The Cardigans, Viagra Boys, Benjamin Ingrosso and of course Simon himself.
Simon's latest singles, "Talkin’ About A Revolution," and "Everythin’ Will Be Alright," were released in 2024. In November 2024, he will release a duet with Linda Varg - a cover of "Happy XMas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon. A new single will be delivered in the beginning of 2025 and an upcoming album is planned later in the year.
PERFORMANCES
CMA Music Festival, Nashville
The Fonda Theater, Hollywood
Live on FOX 17, American TV
South Ocean Festival, Malmö
Memorial Park, Hendersonville
Tootsies (special performance), Nashville
Rippy’s live radio performance, Nashville
Songwriter Festival, Copenhagen
Malmöfestivalen, Malmö
The Stage, Nashville
Malmö Arena, Malmö
Countryfestivalen, Anderslöv
Malmömässan, Malmö
Live on national radio P4 , Sweden
AWARDS
Best Pop Song of The Year 2024
(World Entertainment Awards, Hollywood)
#1 British Unsigned Pop Chart 2018
(EGH Radio June, UK)
”Honorable mention” 2016
(Unsigned Only, Nashville)
Challenger for ”Svensktoppen” 2016
(National Swedish Radio top list)
Winner of ”Best Song” 2016
(Akademia Awards)
Gold Medal Swedish Championship in Country Music
(Country SM, Sweden, Pop/Rock Country)
Winner of ”Best Country Song of the year” 2013
(Hollywood Music in Media Awards)
STATS
> Desperate Man #1 Unsigned Pop Chart - UK 2018
> Desperate Man #2 Scottish New Music Global Chart - 2018
> Mia video reached 1.000.000+ people on US & New Zeeland TV
> Thousands of people read updates & info
> 25.000+ followers on social media
> 140.000+ views on official YouTube channel
> Medium to Heavy rotation on Swedish radio 2015, 2016 & 2018
> How Did I Get Here reach top 80 on Country Breakout chart 2015
> Mia single up 75 places on US Country Chart 2014 in 5 weeks
> Artist of the week Radio P4 250.000+ listeners 2012
AIRPLAY
Simon's music is played worldwide on numerous radio stations including both FM and internet stations. He's been on the Nashville Music Row chart twice and been rotated on national Swedish radio for months with different songs. He's been topping various charts in the the UK and is regularly featured on shows in Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand and Italy to name a few.
VIDEOS
PRESS
Nashville Music Guide covers How Did I Get Here release
Featured on Tunecore's New Music Tuesday Blog
Raw Ramp Review How Did I Get Here
Country Music Matters Coverage
Digital Journal Interview (New York)
CMA (Country Music Association) adds Simon as a member
Simon's listed in Top 100 unsigned artists
Interview with Country Music News International
International
Swedish press covers unique premier of new Nashville songs
One of Sweden's top journalists cover Simon's new single and CMA Music Fest debut
Simon wins “Best Country Song of the Year” in Hollywood
Winning in Hollywood makes Simon the first Swede ever to win a country award in the US
Historic win to Simon Andersson from Malmo – Sweden
STIM (Swedish Songwriter Association) recognize Simon’s success in the US
Swedish National Television covers Simon’s US Success
Expressen.se covers Simon’s trip to Nashville
Swedish