Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (born October 29, 1987) was born in Helsingborg, Sweden. She is a Swedish singer and songwriter. She is professionally known as Tove Lo. She Known for her unique and raw take on pop music, Tove Lo has been dubbed "Sweden's darkest pop export" by Rolling Stone. Her honest and autobiographical lyrical content has earned her the reputation of "the saddest girl in Sweden."
In 2013, Tove Lo signed with Universal Music, Island, and Polydor, launching her career in the music industry. The following year, she achieved worldwide recognition with her debut album, "Queen of the Clouds," which reached number 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in October 2014. The album's lead single, "Habits (Stay High)," became a sleeper hit, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, along with "Talking Body."
Tove Lo's second album, "Lady Wood," released in October 2016, debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's lead single, "Cool Girl," became an international hit. Her follow-up albums, "Blue Lips" in 2017 and "Sunshine Kitty" in 2019, were both well-received, with the latter producing the Grammy-nominated song "Glad He's Gone."
Tove Lo's impressive talent and success have earned her numerous award nominations, including four Grammis awards in her native Sweden for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Habits (Stay High)." She has also won four Scandipop Awards, recognizing the best music from Nordic countries. Tove Lo's songwriting skills have also been recognized through her work on "Love Me like You Do" by Ellie Goulding, which earned her nominations for the Golden Globes, Grammys, and Critics' Choice Awards.
Additionally, Tove Lo has been nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Swedish Act from 2014 to 2017. With her undeniable talent and honest approach to music, Tove Lo has become a celebrated figure in the music industry and a trailblazer for emerging artists worldwide.
