Katri Ylander

Katri Marianne Ylander (born 17 December 1985) is a Finnish singer who rose to popularity after finishing second in Idols Finland 2, the Finnish version of Pop Idol. Ylander received 45% of votes, while the winner, Ilkka Jääskeläinen, received the other 55%. She released her first album in June 2006, releasing a hit single soon afterwards, "Onko Vielä Aikaa?" ("Is there still time?"), which reached number one on the Finnish Radio Top 20 list in the week of 2 August.

Ylander was born in Harjavalta, Finland.

Idols Finland 2 Performances
Tampere Auditions: "Almaz" by Randy Crawford

Semi Finals: "Piste" by Stella

Top 7: "Saving All My Love for You" by Whitney Houston

Top 6: "The Final Countdown" by Europe

Top 5: "Kuurupiiloa" by Irina

Top 5: "Solitary Motions" by Emmi

Top 4: "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" by Diana Ross

Top 4: "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" by Baccara

Top 3: "We Are" by Ana Johnsson

Top 3: "I'm with You" by Avril Lavigne

Top 3: "Älä Sano Mitään" by Irina

Grand Final: "Unohda En"

Grand Final: "Don't Speak" by No Doubt

Grand Final: "Piste" by Stella

Grand Final: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler