Đan Trường

1976-1996: Unforgettable childhood and career debut

Dan Truong's full name is Pham Dan Truong born 1976 in Ho Chi Minh City. He is the eldest child of a labor family including grandparents, parents and 3 younger sisters. His house located in an alley on Thap Muoi Street, district 6. His parents were the workers of Frozen Seafood Company. Despite being from a family without anyone working as a singer, he was soon to show his interest in singing. In 2nd grade, he performed "Thanh Pho Muoi Mua Hoa" in front of his classmates and teachers at his elementary school Thap Muoi. His nickname is Bo, when he becomes famous, Bo is used also in showbiz.

Due to his family's condition, he decided to work after graduating from high school to help his family, as he couldn't afford higher education after high school. He worked at the engineer company in daily and joined dancing club at night. Being passionate and showing his talent, he was invited to performed in clubs and bars several times...then he got opportunities to independently perform and opened the show even. He also tried singing class. In 1996, the culture house of district 10 held a talent contest searching for best vocal. Being one of the best singer of the singing class, everyone encouraged him to register the contest. He was the runner-up by performing "Gui Nguoi Toi Yeu" (Nguyen Huu Thiet), therefore he switched to professional training course and officially became a singer. During this time, he often had a duet with singer Viet Quang and they both performed at clubs, restaurants and tours in further regions.

1997-1999: Kiep Ve Sau va Di Ve Noi Xa

In 1997, he cooperated with manager Hoang Tuan (Tuan Thaso) and became exclusive singer for HT Production. He instantly became idol among young audience, especially students for his appearance and soothing and warm voice. He often performed Cantopop which is Chinese music and Vietnamese lyrics as an approach to the young audience. During this time, he studied vocal course with lecturer My An to improve his skill and even studied English. Hoang Tuan also introduced him to experienced songwriter Tran Quoc Thao. This helped him alot in creating image and music style on his first days of career, as he often received contribution and professional critics, and how to choose songs and performance skills from them.

He became well known by many songs released by HT Production, Young Film, Kim Loi Studio and Vafaco such as: Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh (12/1997), Con Lai Mot Minh (04/1998), Reu Phong (10/1998), Nang Xuan (02/1999), Hanh Phuc Bay Xa (03/1999), Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh 2 (04/1999), Mua Roi (06/1999), Mua Tinh Yeu (06/1999). Early 1999, the song Kiep Ve Sau written by Nguyen Ngoc Thien helped him become well known and this is his first hit.

In June 17th 1999, his debut album Nhac Tuyen Dan Truong Vol. 1 was released by HT Production and Young Films. This was the collection of his favorite songs during his first days of career included Kiep Ve Sau, Giac Mo Mua Dong, Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh, Tinh Vo Canh Bay, Buoc Chan Le Loi, Phuong Hong, Lung Linh Giot Mua.

Shortly afterward, the music video Kiep Ve Sau (directed by Tran Canh Don, Lam Le Dung, Tong Thanh Vinh, Minh Vy) was released which boosted and brought Dan Truong closer to the audience.

Early November 1999, his second album Di Ve Noi Xa was released. The single "Di Ve Noi Xa" is still being favored by everyone and was sold for 250,000 copies. The song helped him win Favorite Singer award and Favorite Songwriter award for songwriter Le Quang at Green Wave Award 2001. Besides, there were many impressive songs such as Van Mai Co Don, Mua Tinh Yeu, Tinh Quay Got, Hon Moi Xa,...

In November 30th 1999, Kim Loi Studio released album Tinh Khong Doi Thay as an introduction for the first ever duet song "Dem Co Don" (Nguyen Nhat Huy) of Dan Truong and singer Cam Ly. Another success is the album Neu Phoi Pha Ngay Mai as a collection of him and singer Cam Ly. The duo became famous for their songs: Neu Phoi Pha Ngay Mai, Nu Hong Ho Hung, especially Ao Mong Tinh Yeu.

Also in 1999, he won Favorite Singer award by Thanh Nien Magazine.

2000: Bong Dang Thien Than and Cam On Cuoc Doi

Early 2000, he released third album Bong Dang Thien Than. In this album, he experienced hip hip, R&B,...The head single Bong Dang Thien Than which is a Chinese song with Vietnamese lyric written by Nguyen Ngoc Thien became well known. The song Mua Buon (Sad rain) was a hit which topped in Green Wave music chart. Songwriter Phuong Uyen marked her first time collaboration by 2 songs: Noi Dau Chia Xa va Tinh Ban. Besides, there're many songs included: Khong Con Ai (written Nguyen Ngoc Thien), Hen Long Di Nhe (Tuan Khanh), Tinh Menh Mang (Truong Quang Loc), Doi Hon (Nguyen Nhat Huy),...

In same year, fourth album Best Collection was released as a collection of his popular songs, especially Cho Tinh Mai Xa (written by Minh Khang), Bong Bien (written by Le Quoc Dung), and Chinese songs such as: Kiep Rong Buon, Mua Dong Tan Phai, Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh 3,...written by Le Quang and Minh Khang.

In 2000, he had first Europe tour. During this time, HT Production crew filmed music video and released music video album Di Ve Noi Xa featuring many beautiful sightseeings in Europe. Thus, he also tried acting in the folk tale movie "Vua Hoa Co" released by Young Films.

In December 2000, he held his first liveshow Cam On Cuoc Doi under collaboration of Young Films, Ho Chi Minh City's Music Group and HT Production. The liveshow was divided into 2 nights at Lan Anh Stage for 10,000 audiences, following tours in many provinces: Dong Nai, Can Tho, Nha Trang. The total budget was 800 million Vietnamdong. The director was Hoang Tuan and Minh Vy. The guest artists were: Cam Ly, Lam Vu, Quang Vinh, Tik Tik Tak group. He performed many songs including pop songs and traditional songs. The album video was filmed and aired in June 4th 2001. According to HT Production, the copyright of the show was sold for 18.000USD as the highest of all time.

In 2000, he won Favorite Singer Award from Muc Tim Magazine and Ngoi Sao 2000 Award from Culture Magazine and Vietnam Television.

2001: Loi Ru Tinh

At 7th Golden Blossom Award (February 3rd 2001), he surprisingly won Favorite Male Singer award for the song Nguoi Me Cua Toi (written by Xuan Hong). This was the first Golden Blosson award of his career.

In May 2001, he released the album Vol. 5 The Best of Dan Truong as a collection of his own favorite songs. The album included many songs such as: Email Tinh Yeu, Cuoc Tinh Trong Con Mua, Phong Ba Tinh Doi.

The album video Dan Truong in China - Phong ba tinh doi was released and soon to become the first ever Vietnam album which was filmed in foreign country. The budget was 2 billion Vietnamdong, especially the budget for the music video of the head single Phong Ba Tinh Doi was 300 milllion Vietnamdong alone with many scenes were filmed at The Great Wall of China, and another 200 million Vietnamdong was the budget for the music video Cuoc Tinh Cay Dang which was directed by a Chinese director.

In November 2001, he released his 6th studio album Loi Ru Tinh which included 11 songs from songwriters Le Quang, Quoc An, Tran Minh Phi, Phuong Uyen and Minh Khang,...11 songs were carefully selected to suit his voice after his hiatus. The single "Loi Ru Tinh" helped him win Favorite Singer award and Favorite Songwriter award for songwriter Le Quang at Green Wave Award 2002. Besides, the duet song Khung Troi Ngay Xua of Dan Truong and Cam Ly (written by Hoai An) helped him charted in Green Wave music chart many times.

In September 2nd, Young Films and HT Production released a traditional album Nhu Khuc Tinh Ca as Dan Truong was the main vocal. Lots of songs such as Nguoi Me Cua Toi, Nhanh Lan Rung, Hat Ve Anh were popular.

The album video Cho Tren Thang Nam was released afterward and impressed everyone as many music videos were carefully filmed such as Cho Tren Thang Nam, Tuyet Hong, Me toi.

Following the success of Vua Hoa Co, in 2001, he continued to collaborate with director Doan Khoa and Young Films to make another folk tale movie Hoang Tu Chan Lon. He also presented two soundtracks in the movies: Yeu Em and Hoa Hong Vo Tinh.

In December 2001 at Vietnam-China music show, he had duet with actress Zhao Wei for the song Biet Khuc Cho Nhau. This was an impressive performance between two voices of Vietnam and China.

In 2001, he won Favorite Singer award for the second time from Muc Tim Magazine.

2002: Trai Tim Binh Yen - Dong Song Bang

In January 16th 2002, right at Lunar New Year, his Vietnam tour Giu Mai Niem Tin was started at Ho Chi Minh City following many shows at Dong Nai, Can Tho, Ha Noi (March 9th) and the last destination was March 26th Park stage (Ho Chi Minh City). The director of the show was Hoang Tuan and Van Hiep. In liveshow at Ha Noi, he performed songs from his latest album Loi Ru Tinh and some of his popular songs. Guest artists included Cam Ly, 3 Cat group. The ticket at Ha Noi was the highest at that time as 6.000 tickets were sold out and 600 million Vietnamdong was used for the show.

In August 2002, he released music video Phieu Du (written by Tran Minh Phi, directed by Tran Canh Don). The music video brought him Favorite Singer award at VTV Bai Hat Toi Yeu show.

In September, the album Vol. 7 Best Collection was released by HT Production. The song Dong Mau Lac Hong was an anthem about the love for the country and boosting Vietnam pride which has been performed by him many times later in national festivals or music shows. This song helped him win Favorite Male Singer award for the second time and Favorite Songwriter for songwriter Le Quang at 8th Golden Blossom Awards.

The duet album of Dan Truong and Cam Ly was released named Mua Thu Ky Niem. This is the collection of their duet songs. The single Mua Thu Ky Niem was written by songwriter Duong Duc Thuy which instantly became a hit of the duo.

In October 2002, his 8th studio album Trai Tim Binh Yen - Dong Song Bang was released. Two singles which was also the title of the album were one of his big hits. Trai Tim Binh Yen was released with 3 different versions. The song helped him win another Favorite Singer award and Favorite Songwriter award for songwriter Le Quang at Green Wave Awards 2003. The song Dong Song Bang (written by Hoai An) was directed by director Tran Canh Don helped him win Favorite Singer award for the second time in a row at VTV Bai Hat Toi Yeu Award 2003. The music video was voted with more than 100.000 votes within 1 week.

In 2002, he won Favorite Singer award for the third time in a row from Muc Tim Magazine.

Studio album

• Vol.1 - Album nhạc tuyển Đan Trường (1999)
• Vol.2 - Đi về nơi xa (1999)
• Vol.3 - Bóng dáng thiên thần (2000)
• Vol.4 - Best Collection (2000)
• Vol.5 - The Best of Đan Trường (2001)
• Vol.6 - Lời ru tình (2002)
• Vol.7 - Best Collection (2002)
• Vol.8 - Trái tim bình yên - Dòng sông băng (2003)
• Vol.9 - Giấc mơ màu xanh (2003)
• Vol.10 - The Best of Đan Trường - Đánh mất giấc mơ (2003)
• Vol.11 - Đến một lúc nào đó (2004)
• Vol.12 - Bông hồng cài áo (2005)
• Vol.13 - Anh phải làm sao (2005)
• Vol.14 - Thương thầm (2005)
• Vol.15 - Lời nguyện cầu tình yêu (2006)
• Vol.16 - Bài ca Mi Ya Hee (2006)
• Vol.17 - Đơn ca Đan Trường - Anh vẫn đợi chờ (2007)
• Vol.17 - Song ca Đan Trường - Thập nhị mỹ nhân (2007)
• Vol.18 - Dây đủng đỉnh buồn (2008)
• Vol.19 - Thiên sứ tình yêu (2008)
• Vol.20 - Ngôi sao bay (2009)
• Vol.21 - Ướt lem chữ đời (2009)
• Vol.22 - Người Miền Tây (2010)
• Vol.23 - Thiên Đường Vắng (2010)
• Vol.24 - Lỡ duyên rồi (2011)
• Vol.25 - Tuyết mùa hè (2011)
• Vol.26 - Thư pháp (2012)
• Vol.27 - Người Hai Quê (2012)
• Vol.28 - Ngày và Đêm (2013)
• Vol.29 - Lục Tỉnh Miền Tây (2013)
• Vol 30 - Người Thay Thế (2014)
• Vol 31 - Nhìn Vào Nỗi Nhớ - Chàng Ốc Tương Tư (2015)
• Vol 32 - Nồi Đất (2015)
• Vol 33 - Yêu Nhau Bao Lâu (2016)

Singles

• Trái tim bình yên (2002)
• Gửi lại mùa xuân (2002)
• Trương Chi Mỵ Nương (2004)
• Ở nơi đó em cười (2006)
• Một ngày đi qua - The Best of Lê Quang (2007)
• The Best of Remix (2007)
• Hùng thiêng Âu Lạc (2010)
• Album Đan Trường - Lời Tiên Tri - Single (2014)
• Album Đan Trường - Hết Hy Vọng - Single (2015)