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Candice Dianna Skjonnemand (born October 21, 1986 - Gold Coast Australia) is an Australian born Singer-songwriter, actress, public figure and Producer.
In February 2016 Candice Dianna (the original artist stage name) was awarded finalist in the Australian State Music songwriting competition for Queensland (QMUSIC AWARDS) for her title 'Mamma's Coming Home' which was released on her 2014 EP 'Becoming an Artist'.
In 2014, she featured on Team Kylie (Minogue) 'The Voice' Australia Season 3. Her audition singing 'Turning Tables' by Adele saw 3 chairs turn on the hit Channel 9 TV series; Kylie Minogue, Will.I.Am and Ricky Martin winning her '...legions of fans..'. Placing in the top 36 before being sent home after the 'Showdowns' with her performance of 'Unconditional' by Katy Perry.
In 2012, Candice Dianna was crowned the National champion of Karaoke World Championships and went on to Place 2nd in the world in Imatra, Finland.
Candice was also crowned the overall city champion of the largest State wide talent competition, 'The Eistedfods', in 2003 and her name was engraved in the Gold Coast hall of fame plaque wall at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Also in 2003, Candice Dianna was signed to 'Multiplay Music' and 'Excalibur Productions' for songwriting and publishing where she worked with Warner Studios Sweden's "Fredro and Matts B", Adrian Newman, and Hayden Bell (Producer of Savage Garden, Human Nature, and many other Australian artists).
Candice Dianna was also part of an electronic duo called 'Elektra Vine' in 2011-2012 with Loic Mobbs (a longtime friend and music producer/engineer). The two quickly received attention for their works and featured on Foxtel/Austar's program 'Planet Unearthed'.
During her short time in the electronic duet, an award for Highly Commended was given to the song 'So far' by QMUSIC Australia.