Christina Stürmer

Christina Stürmer, born on June 9, 1982 in Linz, Upper Austria, is an Austrian pop-rock singer. She achieved early success with her debut single "Ich lebe," which topped the Austrian charts for nine weeks. Her albums *Freier Fall* and *Schwarz Weiß* reached the top of the charts in Austria and Germany, with *Lebe Lauter* securing the top spot in both countries a year later. Over the years, Stürmer continued to release successful albums, including *Ich hör auf mein Herz* (2013), *Seite an Seite* (2016), and *Überall zu Hause* (2018), all reaching number one in Austria.

In 2023, Christina Stürmer made history as the first female artist in the German-speaking region to perform an MTV Unplugged concert. This memorable event took place in Vienna, where Stürmer delighted fans with her hits and infectious energy. The Unplugged album featured special guests such as Mathea, Ursula Strauss, Deine Freunde, Sportfreunde Stiller, and Wolfgang Ambros, showcasing a star-studded lineup that added to the magic of the evening. The release of "Ich lebe" from the Unplugged session marked the beginning of a series of successful singles from this special performance.