Odd Einar Nordheim, born on February 5, 1972, in Årdal, Norway, is a distinguished musician and singer renowned for his soulful voice and emotive songwriting. Emerging into the spotlight after winning the talent competition "Stjerner i sikte" in 1996, he released two acclaimed albums under the moniker "OdD": "Mind Your Head" (2001) and "Not All Birds Fly with Ease" (2005). His musical style is deeply influenced by legends such as Otis Redding, Billie Holiday, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Tom Waits, and Joni Mitchell. In 2020, after a 15-year hiatus, Nordheim returned with "Mi Sognbok," an album performed in his native Sognemål dialect, reaffirming his enduring presence in the Norwegian music scene. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odd_Einar_Nordheim?utm_source=openai))