Evie (singer)

Evie
Birth name Evelyn Tornquist
Also known as Evie Karlsson
Born (1956-03-29) March 29, 1956
Rahway, New Jersey
Genres Contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s) singer
Years active 1970s, 1980s
Website eviemusic.org

Evelyn Tornquist Karlsson (born Evelyn Tornquist on March 29, 1956[1][2]), mononymously known as Evie, is a contemporary Christian music singer who was known in the late 1970s and early 1980s for songs such as "Mirror", "Step into the Sunshine" and "Four Foot Eleven".[3]

Born in the United States to Norwegian immigrants, Evie began her singing career as a young teenager while visiting her parents' homeland.[4] She released her English language debut album at 16 in 1972,[5] and went on to release more than 30 albums, including several in various Scandinavian languages.[4] Evie was recognized as the Dove Award recipient of Female Vocalist of the Year for 1977 and 1978.[6] She married Swedish pastor and musician Pelle Karlsson in 1979 and retired from performing music in 1981 to pursue other avenues of ministry, such as Sky Angel.[7] Evie later became a mentor to Christian musician Rebecca St. James,[5] joining her for an event series geared toward helping girls and women apply biblical principles in the 21st century.[8]

Evie was officially inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on February 22, 2005,[4] and was one of the inaugural inductees to the Christian Music Hall of Fame.[9]

Three of her albums were nominated for Grammy Award for best Contemporary Gospel performance: Mirror (1978), Come On, Ring Those Bells (1979), Never the Same (1980).

Discography

Compilations

References

  1. ↑ "Evie Karlsson: Still Giving Our Lord Glory".
  2. ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/846338-Evie-2
  3. ↑ "Evie and RSJ Help Women Celebrate Being God's Gals" (PDF). TRAA News. 2006-12-11.
  4. 1 2 3 "GMA Hall of Fame 2005".
  5. 1 2 Breimeier, Russ (2005-03-07). "A Two-Way Street".
  6. ↑ Dove Award Recipients for 1977 at the Wayback Machine (archived October 20, 2006)
    Dove Award Recipients for 1978 at the Wayback Machine (archived October 20, 2006)
  7. ↑ "Evie - Biography".
  8. ↑ "SHE Event: A Special Mother, Daughter & Friends Event".
  9. ↑ "Christian Music Hall of Fame Inductees".

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