Ilse DeLange is one of the most respected and best-selling female artist in The Netherlands. Her debut album “World of Hurt”, produced by Barry Beckett in Nashville, was the start of her musical career in 1998. Many hit singles, #1 albums, platinum records and prestigious awards followed over the years. 
 After a long lasting very successful solo career, Ilse DeLange decided to start an Americana band: The Common Linnets. The band participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 and stole the hearts of 200 million viewers in Europe. Their debut single ‘Calm After The Storm’ became an instant hit in all of Europe, reaching #1 position in 14 countries.