Glenn Lyse

Glenn Roger Lyse (born in Stavanger, Norway on 4 April 1974) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and musician who won season 4 of the reality television show Idol on 21 December 2007.[1] with other finalist Bjørn Johan Muri becoming runner-up.

Glenn Lyse
Background information
Birth nameGlenn Roger Lyse
Born (1974-04-04) 4 April 1974
Stavanger, Norway
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2007–present
LabelsSony/BMG

Prior to Idol, Lyse had followed a musical career for many years, playing solo and in various bands, most notably in the trio Nash and in partnership with Christer Knutsen, the 1990s band Jam Pack.[2] In 1996, he had taken part in tv2 show Stjerner i Sikte.

After winning the Idol, he was signed for a record deal with Sony BMG that released his winning song "Days Go By". This was followed by a second single "Guilty" in February 2008, just prior to the release of his debut album Come Closer released on 10 March 2008, with all songs (except the winning song "Days Go By") written by Lyse himself.

Discography

Albums
Year Album Chart
peak
(NOR)
[3]		 Certification Details
2008 Come Closer 6 Track list
  • "Guilty"
  • "Look At Me Now"
  • "Days Go By"
  • "365 Days"
  • "Maniac"
  • "Would You"
  • "Dancing With the Shadow"
  • "Wasted Again"
  • "Not Allowed"
  • "Walk Upon Water"

Singles
Year Album Chart
peak
(NOR)
[3]		 Certification Album
2007 "Days Go By" 1 Come Closer
2008 "Guilty" 11

References
  1. Glenn Lyse vant årets Idol
  2. Rogalands Avis: Klar for Idol-test Archived 2012-05-27 at archive.today
  3. "NorwegianCharts.com Glenn Lyse discography page". Norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
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