For those of you who have only seen Kurt sing, I can tell you that he is a simple man from the west coast of Norway, a trained plumber, and very fond of fishing. After he had won here in Norway, he went on to win World Idol as well. He is not currently married, but was from 2006 to 2013. He has two children. These days he holds concerts all over the country, where he sings Christmas ballads and many other things to do with Christmas. Kurt is still a popular singer in Norway, and often collaborates with other singers. Which has often resulted in hits.
Although World Idol never became a huge success internationally, we Norwegians are quite proud of this victory even 21 years later. Kurt winning may have been the reason why the concept was discontinued. Kelly Clarkson pretty much thought she had it won before the contest even started.. The look on her face when the points came in was absolutely pricess!!
Kurt is still active. Mostly known for skow ballads and christmas songs. He built himself a cabin shaped like a guitar years ago. He was a plumber, he doesnt look like a typical popstar. (Which the judges commented during this competition)
In Norway the story has become that they didn't organize a new edition of World Idol because the underdog Kurt Nilsen won over favourite Kelly Clarkson, though the truth is a bit more complicated. Simon Cowell didn't like the format because it reduced the national winners to losers, and it also received mixed reviews and lower ratings than hoped. It was also very logistically challenging to organize an event with participants from all over the world. (wikipedia). Therefore, Kurt Nilsen is the only World Idol winner in history.
At Kurt Nilsen's page on Wikipedia, you can read the following (in Norwegian): "According to American mass media, Kurt Nilsen is the reason why this competition has only been held once." I do not know where this claim comes from, but it is clearly not only Norwegians who give it as a reason.
well, we start to learn english in the public daycare (kindergarden) at the age of 1 year, thats why we master the english ;) I am 58, my generation didn`t start learning english before 4 grade (10 years old ) And Kurt is a great singer, he has konserts every year :D
The first judge was Norwegian, and Kurt's manager. I think he was just being polite, and didn't want to step on the ladies' toes. Does Kelly Clarkson have a better voice than Kurt? I'm not sure about that.
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You have to see Kurt sing Halleluja
The best won pure and simple 👌 ❤. I have seen Kurt live 3 times, and he is amazing ❤
For those of you who have only seen Kurt sing, I can tell you that he is a simple man from the west coast of Norway, a trained plumber, and very fond of fishing. After he had won here in Norway, he went on to win World Idol as well. He is not currently married, but was from 2006 to 2013. He has two children. These days he holds concerts all over the country, where he sings Christmas ballads and many other things to do with Christmas. Kurt is still a popular singer in Norway, and often collaborates with other singers. Which has often resulted in hits.
He has 3 children and 1 grandchild as far as i know
He and Oda R found their way back to each other and are engaged. They had a daughter a couple of years ago, so he has four children and a grandchild.
He has 4 children .
Like Willy Nelson
I love this perfomance !!! just amazing
Although World Idol never became a huge success internationally, we Norwegians are quite proud of this victory even 21 years later.
Kurt winning may have been the reason why the concept was discontinued. Kelly Clarkson pretty much thought she had it won before the contest even started.. The look on her face when the points came in was absolutely pricess!!
Kurt is still active. Mostly known for skow ballads and christmas songs. He built himself a cabin shaped like a guitar years ago. He was a plumber, he doesnt look like a typical popstar. (Which the judges commented during this competition)
In Norway the story has become that they didn't organize a new edition of World Idol because the underdog Kurt Nilsen won over favourite Kelly Clarkson, though the truth is a bit more complicated. Simon Cowell didn't like the format because it reduced the national winners to losers, and it also received mixed reviews and lower ratings than hoped. It was also very logistically challenging to organize an event with participants from all over the world. (wikipedia). Therefore, Kurt Nilsen is the only World Idol winner in history.
At Kurt Nilsen's page on Wikipedia, you can read the following (in Norwegian): "According to American mass media, Kurt Nilsen is the reason why this competition has only been held once." I do not know where this claim comes from, but it is clearly not only Norwegians who give it as a reason.
He’s the only world idol ❤
The one and only world idol. I was just that one time. They should start that up again.
Hmmmm, maybe that's why Kurt later made a song called "she's so high" LOL. That song was super❤❤❤
No, the song came first. Kurt sang a cover of the song in the Norwegian final, which originally belongs to a Canadian artist.
I think they shut down world idol because Simon Cowell not could control who be the winner.
I guess they did only one because i think they expected Kelly Clarkson to win it:
well, we start to learn english in the public daycare (kindergarden) at the age of 1 year, thats why we master the english ;) I am 58, my generation didn`t start learning english before 4 grade (10 years old ) And Kurt is a great singer, he has konserts every year :D
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I don't like Kelly Clarkson because she was sooo angry that she did not win over a "hobbit" from little Norway. 😐
I think they just did one season of World Idol because Kelly Clarkson didn’t win🤷♀️
The first judge was Norwegian, and Kurt's manager. I think he was just being polite, and didn't want to step on the ladies' toes. Does Kelly Clarkson have a better voice than Kurt? I'm not sure about that.
He deserved it. And I do understand why he never went back to the states.
Well, he did go back. He even met Willie Nelson and made a recording with him. He is quite known in parts of the US, among country lovers.