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28th Golden Melody Awards ...
The 28th Golden Melody Awards () took place in Taipei, Taiwan in 2017. The award ceremony for the popular music categories was hosted by Mickey Huang and broadcast on TTV on 24 June. Winners and nominees Below is the list of winners and nominees for the popular music categories. References External links * {{Golden Melody Awards Golden Melody Awards Golden Melody Awards Golden Melody Awards Golden Melody Awards The Golden Melody Awards (), commonly abbreviated as GMA, is an honor awarded by Taiwan's Ministry of Culture to recognize outstanding achievement in the Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, and Formosan-languages popular and traditional music in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Arena
The Taipei Arena () is a multi-purpose stadium located in Songshan, Taipei, Taiwan, and it is operated by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC). Built in 2005, the large multi-purpose stadium can accommodate major international sport events such as ice skating, ice hockey, gymnastics, handball, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, indoor soccer, boxing, judo, karate, taekwondo and wrestling. Building It was designed by Archasia, an architectural firm based in Taipei, and Populous, a Kansas City, Missouri, design and architectural firm specializing in sports venues. It is located at the site of the former Taipei Municipal Baseball Stadium (built in 1958, opened 1959, demolished 2000). The arena was opened on 1 December 2005. The main arena has an adjustable floor space: its minimum floor space is 60m × 30m, and can be extended to 80m × 40m. The Chinese Taipei Ice Hockey League (CTIHL) plays out of the auxiliary arena, which is a 60m × 30m ice skating rink. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hsieh Ming-yu
Hsieh Ming-yu (; born 8 February 1969) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter. He was raised in Tainan, and moved to Taipei in 1990, where he wrote several songs for other singers, including Andy Lau, William So, and Anita Mui. He returned to Tainan in 2000 and began composing Hokkien pop songs. He was awarded Best Taiwanese Singer and the Best Taiwanese Album at the 2013 Golden Melody Awards for his album ''Tainan'' and was named Best Taiwanese Singer for the second time at the 2017 Golden Melody Awards. Hsieh has often returned to Taipei for performances, and held a concert at SOAS, University of London SOAS University of London (; the School of Oriental and African Studies) is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Founded in 1916, SOAS is located in the Bloomsbury are ... in 2017. He taught music and popular culture at Tainan Community College and led the Discover Hoklo in Tainan initiative. Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashin
Chen Hsin-hung (); Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Chhîn Sìn-fên, nicknamed Ashin (;Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: A-sìn), born 6 December 1975, is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, author, and the vocalist of the Taiwanese band Mayday. Ashin majored in art in college, where he also began his musical career. He is also the founder and designer of the clothing line StayReal and a shareholder of the music label B'in Music. He was elected as a board member of the Taiwan Public Television Service in 2013. Biography Early life Ashin was born in Beitou District, Taiwan into a family of four, consisting of his parents, himself, and a younger brother. His family owned a record store, which inspired his passion for music. Ashin's childhood ambition was to become a singer, but his vocal range was too narrow. He claims his bandmates selected him to be Mayday's singer as he was the worst instrumentalist out of all of them. Ashin can play both guitar and drums. Education Ashin attended a public elementary and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monster (musician)
Monster or Wen Shang-yi (; born 28 November 1976, in Hsinchu County, Taiwan), is one of the two guitarists and leader of the Taiwanese rock band, Mayday. Monster became interested in music and the guitar while studying at the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University where he also met three other Mayday members Ashin, Stone and Masa. He later became vice-president of the guitar society in high school and president of the Rock and Roll society at National Taiwan University during his university days.http://ent.people.com.cn/GB/80644/5682622.html(Chinese) An accomplished guitarist, he has also dabbled in album production, producing albums for Fish Leong, Della Ding, Alien Huang, Energy, Victor Wong, Jia Jia, Maggie Chiang, Fahrenheit, Jing Chang, Xiao Bing Chih and others. He also composed songs for many singers such as Jam Hsiao, Richie Jen and Stefanie Sun. Monster was given his own Signature Model Les Paul from Gibson in 2014. He was added to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Europa Huang
Europa Huang (born November 2, 1983) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, producer and occupational therapist. He won Best New Artist The Grammy Award for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1959. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were handed out, for records released in the previous year. The award was not presented in 1967. The official guidelines are as ... at the 18th Golden Melody Awards for his debut album ''Over the Way'', and the Best Composer award at the 28th Golden Melody Awards for the song "Centrifugal Force". Personal life Huang attended the National Experimental High School, and graduated from the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, with a degree in occupational therapy. Discography Studio albums Extended plays Singles Songs written Albums produced Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Huang, Europa 1983 births Living people People from Hsinchu 21st-century Taiwanese mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dust My Shoulders Off
"Dust My Shoulders Off" is a song by Chinese singer and songwriter Jane Zhang. It features American rapper and producer Timbaland, and was released on October 14, 2016, through Montage Records. Critical reception Jennifer Dill of ''E! Online'' said "The song tells the story of someone who may be having a rough day but who quickly decides to 'dust her shoulders off' in swaggy fashion. It features a catchy beat and a heartening don't-sweat-the-small-stuff vibe." PopCrush's Bradley Stern stated "The fresh and breezy, feel-good ode to sh-sh-shaking off the blues, gliding across folk-y harmonies recalling Oh Land and Timba and Jim Beanz’s knocking hip-hop beats, really doesn’t sound like anything on radio right now. ''The world keeps spinning, life goes on and on / I won’t cry for long'' she confidently croons across the quirky and carefree production, shrugging off all of life’s little inconveniences. It's no secret that breaking into the American market in a big way is still a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day By Day (Hebe Album)
''Day by Day'' () is the fourth studio album by Taiwanese Mandopop artist Hebe Tien from the girl group S.H.E. It was released on 13 July 2016 by HIM International Music HIM International Music () is a Taiwanese independent record label and artist management company established in 1999. It was previously known as Grand Music International Inc. (宇宙國際音樂股份有限公司). It is an International Federat .... Track listing Music videos Awards and nominations References {{Authority control 2016 albums Hebe Tien albums HIM International Music albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Melody Award For Best Album Mandarin
The Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Album () is an honor presented at the Golden Melody Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1990, to recording artists for quality Mandopop music albums. The honor was first presented in 2005 as Best Mandarin Pop Vocal Album at the 16th Golden Melody Awards to Sandee Chan for ''Then We All Wept in Silence''. In 2007, the category became known as Best Mandarin Album. Tanya Chua and Jay Chou currently hold the record for the most nominations, with six; followed by A-Mei Kulilay Amit (, born 9 August 1972), better known by her stage name A-Mei, is a Taiwanese Puyuma singer and record producer. In 1996, she made her singing debut and released her album, ''Sisters''. Her albums ''Truth'' (2001), ''Amit'' (2009), ... with five. Recipients Category facts Most wins Most nominations References {{Golden Melody Awards Golden Melody Awards Album awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoga Lin
Yoga Lin (; born July 1, 1987) is a Taiwanese singer. He was the winner of One Million Star, Season 1, a reality TV singing competition in Taiwan during his study at National Dong Hwa University. During the competition, he once contemplated quitting due to the elimination of his good friend, Eddie Tsai (蔡政霖). However, show producers persuaded him to maintain his composure and regain his determination, attaining five rounds of perfect scores (20 & above) continuously after that – an unbeatable record up to now. After winning first place in Season One, he was signed by HIM International Music along with three fellow contestants, Judy Chou (周定緯), Peter Pan (潘裕文) and Stanly Hsu (許仁杰). They were dubbed the "Four Princes of Superstar Avenue" (星光四少). Before the release of his debut album titled '' Mystery Guest'' in Taiwan on June 3, 2009, Lin has released two compilation albums and an Idol Drama soundtrack. In May–June 2008, Lin set another record in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faith Yang
Faith Yang Naiwen (; born 2 March 1974) is a Taiwanese musician. She grew up in Sydney, Australia and studied biology and genetics at the University of Sydney. In 2000, Yang won the Golden Melody Award for Best Female Mandarin Singer for the album ''Silence''. Life and career After graduating from Sydney University, Yang returned to Taiwan to start a music career. She soon gained recognition at the university and pub circuit in Taiwan while touring with her backing band - Monster. In 1996 she signed with Magicstone records. Her first two albums are heavily influenced by the Australian pub rock style, with a gothic undertone noticeable in tracks such as "Silence", "Fear" and "Monster", while her third album has a lighter pop style, with only hints of the anger evident in the first two recordings. All three albums were major hits in Taiwan and in 2000 Faith won the Taiwan Golden Music awards for Best Female Performer got nominated for Best Album (''Silence''). Yang did not renew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang Cheng Lin (; born 4 June 1984) is a Taiwanese singer, actress, and television host. Early life Yang was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, her father's ancestors were from Guangdong, China. She spoke Cantonese at home. By the time she was 13, she had to start working because her father's business failed, which led to her parents being divorced. She attended Hwa Kang Arts School which specialized in performance arts. Career Yang began her career in 2000 as a member of Taiwanese girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name Rainie. The group's popularity in the musical industry achieved limited success. After they disbanded in 2002, Yang continued to pursue her career in the entertainment industry as a TV host, hosting shows such as the variety show ''Guess''. After playing supporting roles in a series of Taiwanese TV dramas, including the highly popular pan-Asia hit Taiwanese series '' Meteor Garden'' and its supplementary mini-series ''Meteor Rain'', she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traces Of Time In Love
''Traces of Time in Love'' () is the tenth Mandarin studio album by Taiwanese Mandopop artist Rainie Yang. It was released on 30 September 2016 through EMI, her second album on the sublabel of Universal Music Taiwan. The album was nominated for three awards at the 28th Golden Melody Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Lyricist and Best Single Producer, for the title track "Traces of Time in Love". nt.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/2069241 （影音）第28屆金曲獎入圍名單''The Liberty Times''. 16 May 2017 Track listing ; Notes * "Traces of Time in Love" ("年輪說") was featured as the opening theme song of the drama series ''Life Plan A and B''. * "The Lesson of Love" ("相愛的方法") was featured as the ending theme song of the drama series ''Life Plan A and B''. * "Being Single" ("單") was featured as an insert song of the drama series ''Life Plan A and B ''Life Plan A and B'' () is a 2016 Taiwanese melodrama created and produced by TTV. It stars Rainie Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
