In 2018, there was an unforgettable appearance on the Norwegian music show Allsang på Grensen when Irish pop star Ronan Keating teamed up with Swedish music icon Carola. Their duet “No Matter What,” a 1998 Boyzone hit, has since captivated audiences and garnered 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. Her performance highlighted Keating’s smooth singing style and Carola’s powerful voice, making for a captivating experience for viewers.
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly this duet, where Carola’s dynamic vocals perfectly complemented Keating’s emotional delivery. The audience, including a touching mother-daughter duo, were visibly moved and took part in the performance with joy.
Carola’s influence on Scandinavian music is profound. Their debut album “Främling” holds the record as the best-selling album in Sweden, even surpassing the legendary ABBA. Her victory at 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 Ronan Keating and Carola’s enchanting duet at Allsang på Grensen. Watch the video below to relive this extraordinary musical event.