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Born | Wormerveer, Netherlands | December 24, 1968
Genres | Pop, Light music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1994 –present |
Website | www |
Wolter Kroes (born in Wormerveer, Netherlands on 24 December 1968) is a Dutch singer. He is best known for his hits Ik heb de hele nacht liggen dromen, Niet normaal and his hit single Viva Hollandia that reached #1 in the Dutch Top 40 in 2008.
(Peak position in Dutch Albums Chart)
(Selective. Peak positions in Dutch Singles Chart in parentheses)
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