Jone (singer)
JONE | |
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.jpg) Jone in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1995 (age 30–31) |
| Origin | Lier, Norway |
| Genre | |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
Jonas Nes Steinset, known professionally as JONE (stylized in all-caps) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter best known for his Festmusikk (en: party music). He was nominated for a Spellemannprisen in the Festmusikk category in 2021. He participated in the Melodi Grand Prix 2023 with his song "Ekko inni meg", which placed fifth and reached #4 on the Norwegian national charts.
Biography
[edit]Jone grew up in Lier, Norway. During high school, he became interested in music, and he subsequently attended the Kristiania University College for songwriting and production. He began creating festmusikk in 2020 and putting it out on streaming platforms.[1]
In 2021, he was nominated for the Spellemannprisen in Festmusikk.[2] In 2021, his song "Eventyr" was certified gold by IFPI Norge.[3][4]
In 2023, he participated in the Melodi Grand Prix 2023 with his song "Ekko inni meg", which soon became the fourth-most-streamed song competing in any Eurovision national final that year.[5] He described the song as a heartbreak song[6] with both pop and folk music involved.[7] During his recording of the song's music video, he took a planned fall and broke his rib, as the mattress put in place to catch him was insufficient. [8]
He subsequently experienced pain from this break during his performances. He passed the semi-final round and went on to compete in the final round, driving to the location in a camper van.[8] He performed first in the final, and placed fifth out of nine.[9] His performance was rated positively by Eurovision analysts.[10][11] The song spent eight weeks on the Norwegian charts, reaching #4.[12] It was certified double platinum by IFPI Norge.[4]
He is signed to record label Tylden & Co.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ Wemundstad, Bente (2023-01-04). "JONE er med i Melodi Grand Prix". Byavisa Drammen (in Norwegian Bokmål). Archived from the original on 2026-05-18. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "JONE – JONE 2021". Spellemannprisen (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Røssland, Vilde Holta (2023-01-04). "Dette er årets MGP-artister". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- 1 2 "Trofeoversikt - IFPI - Gull og Platina" (in Norwegian Bokmål). 2020-04-17. Archived from the original on 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "Jone drops official music video for "Ekko Inni Meg"". ESCXTRA.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-15. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Barmpoutis, Paschalis (January 13, 2023). "JONE – I can't wait to show the world our entry!". Eurovision Fun. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ Johansen, Frode Winther Nylehn. "-Jeg flytter hjemmefra om jeg vinner". Bydrammen (in Norwegian Bokmål). Archived from the original on 2025-11-19. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- 1 2 Røssland, Vilde Holta (2023-02-04). "Røper dramatikk i kulissene: – Måtte skrike etter smertestillende". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Petersen, Rasmus (2023-02-04). "Norway: Alessandra is the Queen of Kings – To Eurovision 2023 after winning MGP". Eurovisionworld. Archived from the original on 2023-02-05. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Merwe, Roy van der (2023-02-14). "WHY DID JONE ENDED IN 5TH PLACE AT THE 2023 NORWEGIAN EUROVISION FINAL - ESC Covers". Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Talseth, Thomas (2023-02-04). "Jone og Alessandra gruser Melodi Grand Prix-konkurrentene". VG (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "Jone - Ekko inni meg". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on August 9, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ "JONE". Tylden (in Norwegian Bokmål). Archived from the original on 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2026-08-25.