Jon Kolden

About the artist

Jon Olav Kolden has long been recognized as both a true legend of country music and one of Scandinavia's leading ambassadors of traditional country. Whenever he takes the stage, there is no doubt about what the audience will experience—authentic country music, performed with passion and a deep respect for the genre's roots. His latest album, "Here's To Country Music" (2024), speaks for itself, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the music that has shaped his entire career. To date, Jon has released four studio albums. His debut album, "Forever, Me and You" (1999), gained attention not only in Norway but also internationally. He was featured on Patty Loveless' official website as a "Rising Artist," while his music received airplay on major country radio stations across the United States, earning enthusiastic praise from both critics and audiences. One of the highlights of his career is the duet "Golden Ring," recorded with Georgette Jones, daughter of country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones. The song appears on the album "My Kind Of Country" (2021), which also features 11 original compositions written by Jon. The album received outstanding reviews from audiences, the media, and country radio stations in Norway and abroad, and is currently available on Spotify in nearly 100 countries, as well as on all major streaming platforms.

Jon Olav Kolden has long been recognized as both a true legend of country music and one of Scandinavia's leading ambassadors of traditional country. Whenever he takes the stage, there is no doubt about what the audience will experience—authentic country music, performed with passion and a deep respect for the genre's roots. His latest album, "Here's To Country Music" (2024), speaks for itself, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the music that has shaped his entire career. To date, Jon has released four studio albums. His debut album, "Forever, Me and You" (1999), gained attention not only in Norway but also internationally. He was featured on Patty Loveless' official website as a "Rising Artist," while his music received airplay on major country radio stations across the United States, earning enthusiastic praise from both critics and audiences. One of the highlights of his career is the duet "Golden Ring," recorded with Georgette Jones, daughter of country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones. The song appears on the album "My Kind Of Country" (2021), which also features 11 original compositions written by Jon. The album received outstanding reviews from audiences, the media, and country radio stations in Norway and abroad, and is currently available on Spotify in nearly 100 countries, as well as on all major streaming platforms.