Katri Ylander Explained

Katri Marianne Ylander (born 17 December 1985) is a Finnish singer who rose to popularity after finishing second in Idols Finland 2, the Finnish version of Pop Idol.[1] Ylander received 45% of votes, while the winner, Ilkka Jääskeläinen, received the other 55%. She released her first album in June 2006, releasing a hit single soon afterwards, "Onko Vielä Aikaa?" ("Is there still time?"), which reached number one on the Finnish Radio Top 20 list in the week of 2 August.

Ylander was born in Harjavalta, Finland.

Discography

Artist:Katri Ylander
Studio:3
Music Videos:6
Singles:10
Option Name:B-sides
1Option Name:Other Charted Songs
2Option Name:Collaborations
3Option:2
3Option Name:Tours

Albums

YearInformationFinlandSales and Certifications
2006Katri Ylander
  • First studio album
  • Released: 14 June 2006
  • Label: RCA Records
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
Finnish sales: 25,000
IFPI: Gold
2007Kaikki nämä sanat
All These Words
  • Second studio album
  • Released: 31 October 2007
  • Label: RCA Records
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
Finnish sales: 17,000
IFPI: Gold
2009Valvojat
Overseen
  • Third studio album
  • Released: 2 September 2009
  • Label: RCA Records
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
Finnish sales: 4,000
IFPI: N/A
2013Uusi maa
New Land

Singles

YearTitleChart positionsCertificationAlbum
Finland SinglesFinland Digital
2006"Onko vielä aikaa?"Katri Ylander
"Mansikkamäki"
"Vuorollaan"
2007"Aamuaurinkoon"
"Valehdellaan"1210Kaikki nämä sanat
"Välitunnilla"108Gold
2008"Unta"20
"Kaikki nämä sanat"
2009"Maailman ihanin"Valvojat
"Nyt"
"Valvojat"

Idols Finland 2 Performances

Tampere Auditions: "Almaz" by Randy Crawford
Semi Finals: "Piste" by Stella
Top 7: "Saving All My Love for You" by Whitney Houston
Top 6: "The Final Countdown" by Europe
Top 5: "Kuurupiiloa" by Irina
Top 5: "Solitary Motions" by Emmi
Top 4: "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" by Diana Ross
Top 4: "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" by Baccara
Top 3: "We Are" by Ana Johnsson
Top 3: "I'm with You" by Avril Lavigne
Top 3: "Älä Sano Mitään" by Irina
Grand Final: "Unohda En"
Grand Final: "Don't Speak" by No Doubt
Grand Final: "Piste" by Stella
Grand Final: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Katri Ylander palasi aallonpohjalta musiikkimaailman valokeilaan – "Olen kiitollinen ja liikuttunut, kun minut noteerataan näin monen vuoden jälkeen" . Katri Ylander returned from the waves to the spotlight of the music world - “I am grateful and moved to be quoted after so many years” . 1 February 2021 . Seiska.fi.