Diddi Velle will perform at Bergenfest 2026 Saturday, June 13.
Diddi Velle grew up in a home filled with classic country, blues and rock, where her family often hosted American country artists on tour in Norway. The music left its mark early, but it took years before she dared to share her own voice. It wasn’t until she was 23 that she began posting videos online, several of which went viral and reached millions of views. Among them were her takes on “Jolene” and “Seven Spanish Angels,” which together have passed 14 million views. The attention led her to Nashville, where she now works with musicians who have played with both Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. One of the producers she collaborates with has even compared her to country legend Tanya Tucker.
At by:Larm she was nominated for Rising Star of the Year, and her debut album, due in 2026, was recorded at the legendary The Sound Emporium in Nashville. With a lifelong love of classic country and a voice that carries that tradition forward, Diddi Velle is a new name to watch.