Ingrid Olava Brænd Eriksen, known as Ingrid Olava, was born on March 18, 1981, in Lillehammer, Norway. She began playing piano at a young age, and her early musical influences included Trond-Viggo Torgersen and Billy Joel. Her first significant performance was at the John Dee Live Club & Pub in November 2004, leading to her debut single "Only Just Begun" in 2008. She signed with EMI Music Norway and released her debut album Juliet's Wishes in 2008. The album earned her Spellemannprisen nominations in three categories, including Female Artist, Newcomer of the Year, and Best Pop Composition for "Back to Love". She collaborated with artists like Madrugada and Sivert Høyem, and performed at festivals such as the Quart Festival and Øyafestivalen. Her subsequent albums include The Guest (2010), Summer House (2013), Hekt (2017), and Blomster og post (2023).
