Hannah Ild is an Estonian singer. She was born on May 12, 1981, in Tallinn, Estonia.
Hannah Ild is an Estonian singer. She was born on May 12, 1981, in Tallinn, Estonia. Hannah's passion for music began at an early age. When she was three years old, she joined the Children Music Studio. From there she went on to join the Estonian Radio Singing Studio. When she was seven, Hannah joined the elite Estonian Television Music Choir. At the same time she also began to attend the Tallinn Music School. Here she realized her true musical talent, at the piano.
In 1997, Hannah left the TV Choir and began her solo career. She has won three Golden Records "Best Female Artist In Estonia" (2003-2004) and "Best Album of the Year" (2004) She has been nominated for several other awards as well, including "Best Song of the Year"
Salaja
In 2001 came Hannah’s debut album Salaja. This was a huge success especially the lead song "Salaja" ("Secretly") becoming the greatest hit in Estonian Pop history. The Album won the Estonian Musical Awards 2001 and Best Dance Hit of the Year. Most of the songs "Secretly", "Still Waiting For You", "Undiscovered You", "Blinded", "Without You" and "Endless Nights" became top of the charts making Hannah the most loved singer in Estonia with a growing number of loyal fans. "Salaja" was nominated in five categories from a jury 2001 - Best Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Dance Hit of the Year, Radio Hit of the Year and Best Dance Artist of the Year.
Ballads
The 28 November 2002 saw Hannah releasing her new album Hannah Ballads unplugged, acoustic version comprising fifteen hits, all with Hannah singing her own compositions accompanied, in some, by the cello. All songs were composed, produced, performed and piano accompanied by Hannah. This Album became and still is the best selling Album in Estonia.
Ballads 2
In the beginning of 2004 Hannah began recording her fourth CD. Many months were spent in the recording studio with a symphonic orchestra resulting in the CD Ballads 2. All songs written, performed and produced by Hannah.
Fly Away
In July 2003 came out Hannah’s third Album Fly Away dance style songs, all composed, produced and performed by Hannah. In addition "Fly Away", "Once More" and "Hoping" are currently released as singles most successfully. “Hoping” went to first place in the Top 40 and the Album continued to be very successful. In the beginning of 2004 Hannah began recording her fourth CD. Many months were spent in the recording studio with a symphonic orchestra resulting in the CD Ballads 2. All songs written, performed and produced by Hannah.
Hannah Live
In November 2005 Hannah released her fifth CD Hannah Live a double concert CD of Hannah's most popular songs.
Awards and achievements
Estonian Musical Awards 2001 Best Dance Hit of the Year.
Best Female Artist of the Year award at the Estonian Golden Records Awards 2003.
Best Female Artist of the Year 2004.
Best Album of the Year 2004.