In 2018, Norwegian music show Allsang på Grensen featured an unforgettable performance when Irish pop star Ronan Keating teamed up with Swedish music icon Carola. Their duet “No Matter What”, a Boyzone hit from 1998, has captivated audiences ever since, garnering over 21 million views on YouTube.
Ronan Keating, who has had an impressive solo career and sold over 45 million records with Boyzone, shared the stage with Carola, a respected Swedish artist who has been a major force in the music scene since the 1980s. Their performance highlighted Keating’s smooth singing style and Carola’s powerful voice, creating a captivating experience for the audience.
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly this duet, where Carola’s dynamic singing perfectly complemented Keating’s emotional delivery. The audience, including a touching mother-daughter duo, were visibly moved and enthusiastically involved in the performance.
Carola’s influence on Scandinavian music is profound. Her debut album “Främling” holds the record as Sweden’s best-selling album, surpassing even the legendary ABBA. Her victory in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest with “Fångad av en Stormvind” cemented her status as a music legend. Her winning performance attracted more than 350,000 views on YouTube.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the enchanting duet of Ronan Keating and Carola at Allsang på Grensen. Watch the video below to relive this extraordinary musical event.