Bobbie Singer

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Bobbie Singer was born Tina Schosser on 22 February 1981 in Linz, Austria. Raised in a musical family, she learned guitar and piano from a young age. In her mid-teens, Tina wrote her first song and caught the attention of a music manager during a private performance. This led to her first recording contract in 1996, when she was just 15 years old. Adopting the stage name “Bobbie Singer,” she released her debut single “Egoistic” in 1998. The song, however, failed to make an impact on the charts. This early setback did not deter the young singer, and she continued to pursue opportunities in the pop music scene.

Eurovision Song Contest 1999

Bobbie Singer on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 in Jerusalem. In 1999, Bobbie Singer was internally selected by Austrian broadcaster ORF to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem. At just 18 years old, she performed the upbeat pop song “Reflection,” written by Dave Moskin. Her engaging performance projected a youthful, radio-friendly vibe and gave Austria a fresh image at the contest. The entry earned 65 points and finished 10th out of 23 countries. This respectable placement ensured Austria’s qualification for the following year’s contest. Bobbie’s appearance on the Eurovision stage made her a household name at home, and “Reflection” became her most successful hit in Austria.

Post-Eurovision Music and Releases

After Eurovision, Bobbie Singer continued her music career with a series of releases. “Reflection” remains her only song to enter the Austrian singles chart, peaking at No. 30 in June 1999. She released several follow-up singles, including “Waterfalls” and “Before I Die” in 1999, and “Home” in 2000. Later in 1999, Bobbie’s ballad “Before I Die” was featured as the title theme for the German horror-thriller film Seven Days to Live. That song was also the title track of her debut album Before I Die, released around the same time. Despite these efforts, none of her post-Eurovision singles achieved major chart success, and the commercial reception was modest. Bobbie began working on a second album, but creative differences arose with her record label. Wanting more artistic control and a less “poppy” sound, she eventually parted ways with the label by mutual agreement. This turning point prompted her to rethink her career path beyond pop stardom.

Transition to Production and Media Work

By the mid-2000s, Bobbie Singer had shifted away from performing live. Around 2005 she withdrew from the stage and stepped out of the public pop spotlight. Embracing her passion for the creative process, she transitioned into work behind the scenes as a music producer and songwriter. She also cultivated a career as a studio session singer and voice-over artist. Bobbie (now going by Tina Schosser off-stage) founded her own recording studio to focus on production work. Her voice became widely heard in Austria through media and advertising. She lent her vocals to radio jingles and commercials, and served as the female station voice for the national pop station Hitradio Ö3 from 2011 to 2021. Bobbie also became a prominent voice for television branding, working as a promo announcer (station voice) for ORF 1 from 2018 onward. These roles established Bobbie as a respected figure in the Austrian media industry, even if she was now heard more often than seen.

Later Career

In her post-Eurovision years, Bobbie Singer successfully reinvented herself as a behind-the-scenes talent. She continued to write and compose music, collaborating with other artists and contributing to projects ranging from pop songs to advertising campaigns. Now known by her married name Tina Hampl, she balances her creative work with family life, having become a mother in the 2010s. Despite moving away from the pop spotlight, Bobbie Singer remains fondly remembered by Eurovision fans for her 1999 performance. Her journey from teenage Eurovision star to seasoned producer and voice artist highlights a versatile career in the music and media field. Today, she continues to be active in the industry on her own terms, proving that there is life after the Eurovision Song Contest for those willing to evolve their talents.