Ricky Hsiao Vies for 5th Golden Melody Award for Best Male Taiwanese Singer, Values Song Legacy More
Taiwanese singer Ricky Hsiao has been nominated for the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Taiwanese Singer for the fourth time. He remains indifferent to winning, prioritizing the lasting legacy of his songs. Newly married, he plans a wedding next year and a concert at Taipei Arena in September.
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(Taipei, Central News Agency, June 12) King of singers Ricky Hsiao, who holds four Golden Melody Awards for Best Male Taiwanese Singer, is competing for the same award this year with his album "Be a Grateful and Soft-Hearted Person." He stated that he takes a relaxed attitude towards winning, emphasizing that whether his created and sung songs can be passed down is equally important. He also revealed that he got married earlier this year and will hold a wedding next year.
In a recent interview, Hsiao said he always maintains a calm mindset about winning awards, considering them professional recognition from judges. However, he equally values the longevity of songs. "It's more important that the songs I write and sing can be passed down," he said. He noted that streaming platforms have created fragmented audiences, making it difficult for young musicians to be widely heard. "Compared to awards, whether you can be heard is also a point of concern. Just like many people still listen to Jolin Tsai and Jay Chou's songs today," he added.
Hsiao also proactively mentioned the recent debate over whether the Golden Melody Awards resonate with the market. He believes that while such a selection mechanism might pick works with great musicality but that are distant from the market, the Golden Melody Awards are ultimately a competition. "Musicians don't need to overthink it or care too much about the results," he said.
Additionally, Hsiao revealed his marriage to a non-celebrity girlfriend earlier this year. He couldn't hide his joy when talking about his wife, sharing that he sees her off to work every day before starting his creative work and stock trading. To make his wife happy, the couple traveled to Fukuoka, Japan, last week and are planning a honeymoon in Europe for their first wedding anniversary next year.
Hsiao announced a concert in September, with the honeymoon and wedding preparations to begin after the concert. His wife, being low-key, will not appear on stage but will attend to support him, just like at the Golden Melody Awards ceremony. He joked that his wife is a fan of Power Station, even buying her own tickets for their concerts. "She buys her own tickets. If she buys Power Station tickets but not mine, I'd feel unbalanced!" he laughed.
Hsiao's concert will be held at Taipei Arena on September 19, with tickets going on sale on the 17th. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150612
In a recent interview, Hsiao said he always maintains a calm mindset about winning awards, considering them professional recognition from judges. However, he equally values the longevity of songs. "It's more important that the songs I write and sing can be passed down," he said. He noted that streaming platforms have created fragmented audiences, making it difficult for young musicians to be widely heard. "Compared to awards, whether you can be heard is also a point of concern. Just like many people still listen to Jolin Tsai and Jay Chou's songs today," he added.
Hsiao also proactively mentioned the recent debate over whether the Golden Melody Awards resonate with the market. He believes that while such a selection mechanism might pick works with great musicality but that are distant from the market, the Golden Melody Awards are ultimately a competition. "Musicians don't need to overthink it or care too much about the results," he said.
Additionally, Hsiao revealed his marriage to a non-celebrity girlfriend earlier this year. He couldn't hide his joy when talking about his wife, sharing that he sees her off to work every day before starting his creative work and stock trading. To make his wife happy, the couple traveled to Fukuoka, Japan, last week and are planning a honeymoon in Europe for their first wedding anniversary next year.
Hsiao announced a concert in September, with the honeymoon and wedding preparations to begin after the concert. His wife, being low-key, will not appear on stage but will attend to support him, just like at the Golden Melody Awards ceremony. He joked that his wife is a fan of Power Station, even buying her own tickets for their concerts. "She buys her own tickets. If she buys Power Station tickets but not mine, I'd feel unbalanced!" he laughed.
Hsiao's concert will be held at Taipei Arena on September 19, with tickets going on sale on the 17th. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150612
FAQ
How many Golden Melody Awards has Ricky Hsiao won for Best Male Singer?
He has won 4 times.
What is the title of Ricky Hsiao's latest album?
Be a Grateful and Soft-Hearted Person.
Did Ricky Hsiao get married?
Yes, he got married earlier this year.