This has been a strong Swedish music year in the world, highlighted by Ghost reaching number one on the US chart and Ludwig Göransson securing an Oscar award. Zara Larsson also experienced her big global breakthrough, contributing to the nation's international music presence. These three artists—Ghost, Ludwig Göransson, and Zara Larsson—are all nominated for this year's edition of the government's music export prize, reflecting their significant impact abroad.
Other nominees for the prize are opera singer Christina Nilsson and rap star Yung Lean. Aid and Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) will reveal who gets the prize on April 23. According to major media reports, Ghost is originally from Linköping, and Ludwig Göransson is a son of Linköping.