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Phạm Đan Trường (born 29 November 1976) is a Vietnamese male singer, actor. He is known for pop, dance and folk song.

He has been a professional singer since 1997. He has been active for over 20 years,^[1] after winning 2nd prize at a talent show "The Voice of District 10", Ho Chi Minh City. In 1997, he signed exclusive contract with HT Production and became well known for Chinese music-Vietnamese lyric songs as the most popular one of them is Kiep Ve Sau. Following the success of Kiep Ve Sau is the song Di Ve Noi Xa of the same title album that was released at the end of 1999. This song made him a sensation and win Favorite Artist award of Green Wave Awards.

In 2000s, he released many albums that gained much commercial success: Bong Dang Thien Than (2000), Loi Ru Tinh (2001), Trai Tim Binh Yen - Dong Song Bang (2002), Giac Mo Mau Xanh (2003), Den 1 Luc Nao Do (2004), Thap Nhi My Nhan (2007),...He is the first Vietnamese artist to buy exclusive copyrights of songs in order to build his image and music style. He is certainly rated to be a successful artist on many different genres, from canto-pop, pop ballad, traditional and folk songs.

During his career of more than 20 years, he has won many music awards. He is the first to receive Artist of The Year award and Favorite Artist award for 7 times in a row from Green Wave Awards, 6 Golden Blossom Awards, Favorite Male Artist Award for 3 times in a row of HTV Awards before withdrawing. Besides, he also won other awards such as: Ngoi Sao Bach Kim (Platinum Star), VTV - Bai Hat Toi Yeu (VTV - My Favorite Song), Zing Music Awards,...as well as being nominated for Singer of The Year Award at Music Dedication Award. He is also the representative of Vietnam for Asian Pop Music Concert 2016 in Korea. He is also the coach/judge of many reality shows: Ngoi Sao Phuong Nam (Star of the South), Than Tuong Bolero (Bolero Idol), Tuyet Dinh Song Ca (Extreme Duet). He is also active in acting beside music and has been starred in some movies like: Vo Lam Truyen Ky (2007), ...Thu Ba Hoc Tro (2009), Yeu Anh! Em Dam Khong? (2013),...Thus, he was chosen as "Taiwan Tourism Representative" (2005) by Tourism Bureau of Taiwan and "Holland Tourism Ambassador of Vietnam" (2007).

He married to Trịnh Thủy Tiên - a Vietnamese American businesswoman (born 1986) on 20 April 2013 at the Five Wounds Portuguese National Church in San Jose, California, US.^[2]

Discography

1976-1996: Unforgettable childhood and career debut

Dan Truong's full name is Pham Dan Truong born in 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 active in showbiz, he was soon to show his interest in singing. In 2nd grade, he performed "Thanh Pho Muoi Mua Hoa" (The City of 10 Flower Seasons) in front of his classmates and teachers at his elementary school Thap Muoi. His nickname at home is Bo, when he becomes famous, Bo is used also among showbiz.

Due to his family's condition, he decided to work after graduating from high school to help his family, due to be unable to afford higher education post high school. He worked at the engineer company in daily and joined dancing club at night. Being passionate and exposing his talent, he was invited to perform in clubs and bars several times...then he got opportunities to independently perform and opened some music shows 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 finally the runner-up for performing "Gui Nguoi Toi Yeu" (Dear My Lover) (written by Nguyen Huu Thiet), therefore he switched to professional training course to officially become a singer. During this time, he often had a duet with singer Viet Quang as they both performed at clubs, restaurants and toured in further regions.

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

In 1997, he collaborated with manager Hoang Tuan (also known as Tuan Thaso) and became exclusive singer for HT Production. He instantly became idol among young audience, especially students for his appearance and soothing 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 a lot 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 Films, Kim Loi Studio and Vafaco such as: Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh (Raining of Love) (12/1997), Con Lai Mot Minh (Being Left Alone) (04/1998), Reu Phong (Mossy) (10/1998), Nang Xuan (Spring Sunshine) (02/1999), Hanh Phuc Bay Xa (Taken Off Happiness) (03/1999), Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh 2 (04/1999), Mua Roi (Raining) (06/1999), Mua Tinh Yeu (Love Rain) (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 17, 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 (Winter Dream), 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 250,000 copies was sold. The song helped him win Favorite Artist 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 30, 1999, Kim Loi Studio released album Tinh Khong Doi Thay (Unchanging Love) as an introduction for the first ever duet song "Dem Co Don" (written by 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.

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

In same year, the 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 some 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 videos and released music video album Di Ve Noi Xa featuring many beautiful sights 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 with the attendance of 10,000 audiences, following tours in many provinces: Dong Nai, Can Tho, Nha Trang. The total budget was 800 million Vietnam Dong. The directors 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 on June 4, 2001. According to HT Production, the copyright of the show was sold for US18,000 as the highest rate at that time.

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

2001: Loi Ru Tinh

At 7th Golden Blossom Award (February 3, 2001), he surprisingly won Favorite Male Artist award for the performance of the song Nguoi Me Cua Toi (written by Xuan Hong). This was the first Golden Blossom 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 Vietnam Dong, especially the budget for the music video of the head single Phong Ba Tinh Doi was 300 million Vietnam Dong alone with many scenes were filmed at The Great Wall of China, and another 200 million Vietnam Dong 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 such as 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 Artist 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 2, 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 became popular.

The album video Cho Tren Thang Nam was released afterward and impressed everyone as many music videos were skillfully 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 called 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 Artist award for the second time from Muc Tim Magazine.

2002: Trai Tim Binh Yen - Dong Song Bang

In January 16, 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 9) and the last destination was March 26 Park stage (Ho Chi Minh City). The director of the show were 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 Vietnam Dong was invested 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 Artist award at VTV Bai Hat Toi Yeu award.

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 at national festivals or big 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 Artist 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 Artist 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 Artist award for the third time in a row from Muc Tim Magazine.

2003: Giac Mo Mau Xanh

The video album Loi Ru Ngan Doi was released in 2003 and the same title head single was a hit. He portrayed Vietnamese hero Le Lai in a music video which was directed by director Canh Don with the extra was up 100 people altogether, 70% of the extra was from his fanclub in Ha Noi. Besides, he was also the director of the music video Cuoc Tinh Trong Mo.

In an interview, he claimed that he would never lipsync except some special requirements from the broadcast as he was willing to give 50 million Vietnam Dong for anyone to expose that he was lipsyncing.

In May 2003, his album Vol. 9 Giac Mo Mau Xanh was highly rated after its release. The single Giac Mo Mau Xanh which was written by songwriter Le Quang was about peace for children drew lots of attention from the audience, as this is one of his best songs regarding social issues so far. The song made him win Favorite Traditional Music Artist award and Favorite Songwriter award for songwriter Le Quang at Golden Blossom Awards 2003. Moreover, songwriter Hoai An's Tinh Khuc Vang topped in Green Wave music chart and helped him win Favorite Artist award at Green Wave Award 2004. The surprising collaboration with singer My Tam for the song Cung Dan Tinh Yeu (written by Hoai An) also impressed everyone. Other popular songs included Tinh Da Phoi Pha (written by Phuong Uyen), two foreign songs Dem Tinh Yeu and Giac Mo Ben Nguoi (Vietnamese lyrics written by Le Quang). The bonus song Lo Hen (written by Hong Xuong Long) was his experience with traditional ballad music.

In July 19 and 20 2003, the liveshow Trai Tim Binh Yen was started at Phan Dinh Phung Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City directed by Van Hiep and Hoang Tuan, the music remix was by songwriter Le Quang and Ly Huynh Long, background singers was by AC&M. The budget for the liveshow was 500 million Vietnam Dong. This was his first time expanding his duet with other female singers including Phuong Thanh, My Tam, My Le, Thanh Thao and guest singers included Nguyen Vu and Truong Dinh Phong. Lo Hen was a unique performance as he performed alongside artists Ngoc Trinh, Xuan Yen and Minh Beo,..His popular songs were remixed by Minh Khang and choreography from Lido dance group were the highlight of the liveshow also. Besides, there were also some songs regarding life, Vietnamese people and foreign songs with Vietnamese lyrics. Before the liveshow, he had revealed that this would be his last liveshow. The following shows were held at Giang Vo Conference Hall, Ha Noi (August 29) and International Tourism Center Tuan Chuan, Quang Ninh (September 1). 8,000 copies of the video album was sold within its first week release.

In November 26, 2003, he and My Tam received Favorite Male Artist award and Favorite Female Artist award together from 1st Ngoi Sao Bach Kim Award.

2004: Den Mot Luc Nao Do and Mai Mai Mot Tinh Yeu

Early 2004, he released album Vol. 10 Danh Mat Giac Mo - Best of Best as a collection for his favorite songs since his 8th album. The highlight of the album was the single Danh Mat Giac Mo (foreign song, Vietnamese lyric by Minh Kha), Sai Gon Rap (written by Nhat Tao) and Loi Tu Tinh Dang Me (written by Thien Toan).

In November 2004, his 11th studio album was released titled Den Mot Luc Nao Do which quickly became new trend. For the highest budget ever, the album included 11 songs which had been selected from 450 songs featuring R&B, Hip-hop genre. Remix was done by Kim Loi Studio and music producer David Elberling. After the release, the album received positive reviews and critics for those song written by songwriter Luong Bang Quang such as: Den Mot Luc Nao Do, Vu Dieu Boom Boom, Loi Ru Rung Xanh, Bai Hat Cuoi, Nang San Truong and especially Mai Mai Tinh which was a new hit from songwriter Hoai An. The song helped him win Favorite Ballad Singer award at Golden Blossom Award 2004 and Favorite Artist at Green Wave Award 2005. The music video Mai Mai Mot Tinh Yeu (directed by Minh Vy) was filmed at bamboo forest which used to be a set of the movie Thap Dien Mai Phuc. The music video helped him win Favorite Artist award for the 3rd time in a row at VTV Bai Hat Toi Yeu Award 2004.

The video album Con Mai Tim Nhau was released right after his Taiwan and China tour. He directed the music video Den Mot Luc Nao Do with filming technology from HT Production. Many animation scenes from Loi Ru Rung Xanh, Vu Dieu Boom Boom and Khoc Tham was featured in the album.

Also in November 2004, his album Vol. 12 Bong Hong Cai Ao was unexpectedly released. The album included 15 traditional songs which were remixed such as: Dat Nuoc, Hat Ve Anh, Nhanh Lan Rung, Hat Ve Cay Lua Hom Nay, Hay Yen Long Me Oi,...

After many postpones, the liveshow Mai Mai 1 Tinh Yeu started in December 25 and 26 2004 at Phan Dinh Phung Stadium (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) by HT Production collaborated with Bureau of Country, the liveshow was live on local channels such as Binh Duong Television Broadcast, Vinh Long, Ninh Thuan, Ha Tay, Binh Dinh, Hai Phong. The budget of the liveshow was 600 million Vietnam Dong. The ticket sale was partly contributed for charity foundations in Binh Duong, Vinh Long, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi,...The liveshow was staged with 3 main stages and 5 big screens. Opening the liveshow was the performance of 100 dancers from 5 dance crews which was choreographed by Chinese choreographers. He performed many songs from his 11th album and some songs from his upcoming album as well. The guest artists included Phuong Thanh, Quang Linh, Cao Thai Son, Dam Vinh Hung, Cam Ly, Trung Dan, Mai Thanh Dung,...

2005: Anh Phai Lam Sao? va Thuong Tham

Early 2005, the album Vol. 13 Anh Phai Lam Sao? was released right after the liveshow Mai Mai 1 Tinh Yeu. Especially, he also worked on the remix of the album himself. The album was greatly welcomed by the audience as it included many impressive songs such as Anh Phai Lam Sao? (written by Nhat Trung), Doi Nguoi Ca Si (written by Phuong Uyen), Diep Khuc Tuoi Tho (written by Luong Bang Quang), Ban Hung Ca Chim Lac (written by Le Quang). The collaboration comeback of him and Cam Ly for the song Chim Trang Mo Coi (written by Minh Vy and Hong Xuong Long) was introduced in the previous liveshow and at Duyen Dang Viet Nam 14 show left lots of impression for the audience. This song helped them win Favorite Traditional Music Artist award at Golden Blossom Award 2005.

In 2005, he released the album Vol. 14 specialized for folk tale songs titled Thuong Tham. This was the collection of folk tale and traditional songs written by Nguyen Ngoc Thach, Truong Quang Tuan, Dinh Van, Tien Luan, Tran Vu Anh Binh, Hong Xuong Long and Minh Vy. Singer Lan Huong was featured in the song Chim Sao Tuong Tu (written by Truong Quang Tuan) and singer Cam Ly was featured in Dau Xot Ly Con Cua (written by Minh Vy). Especially the song Noi Toi (written by Dinh Van) was remixed and masterfully filmed with the budget up to 100 million Vietnam Dong was greatly welcomed by the audience. The song brought him Favorite Traditional Music Artist award at Golden Blossom Award 2007.

2006: 10 nam - Mot Chang Duong

Early 2006, the album Vol. 15 titled Loi Nguyen Cau Tinh Yeu was released, as an opening of the promotion campaign for other music markets, such as Taiwan. The album included many songs from Hoai An, Luong Bang Quang, Tran Minh Phi, Minh Vy and Trung Quan. He generated all the ideas from album photography, songs selection and remix. The album included 2 Taiwanese songs with Vietnamese lyrics: Khi Co Don Em Nho Ai? and Long Cam On which were officially released in Taiwan. The single Loi Nguyen Cau Tinh Yeu helped him win another Favorite Artist award and Favorite Songwriter for songwriter Dinh Van at Green Wave Award 2006. He also won Artist of The Year award though it was his first nomination ever for this category at Green Wave Award. The other nominees included: My Tam, Cam Ly, Ho Quynh Huong, Quang Dung and Lam Truong.

The video album Dan Truong in Taiwan - Khuc Hat Phuong Xa was released as a promotion for tourism of Taiwan. The album included some music videos of the songs from studio album Vol.15 previously and sponsored by Bureau of Tourism Taiwan.

In March 2006, he released the video album Nang Gio Tinh Ta as a collection of historical drama music videos which were filmed in Da Lat. He portrayed the character Duong Qua alongside singer Cam Ly who portrayed the character Tieu Long Nu in music videos such as Trang Vo, Nang Gio Tinh Ta and Tinh Theo Gio May (written by Minh Vy).

In June 11, 2006, he released his album Vol. 16 Bai Ca MiYaHee included 13 songs from many different music genres. The head single was an upbeat Rumanian song with Vietnamese lyric called "Dragostea Din Tei". Besides there're new songs written by Hoai An such as: Con Song Yeu Thuong, Ben Ay Ben Nay, and old songs such as: Gui Nguoi Toi Yeu, Nguoi Di Ngoai Pho, Mua Bui 2 (featuring Cam Ly). Songwriter Le Quang specially write the song Muoi Nam Mot Chang Duong for him as a gift for his 10th anniversary.

At the end of July 2006, he and HT Production held an anniversary liveshow titled 10 nam - Mot Chang Duong, included 2 nights in July 28 and 29 at Lan Anh Stadium, Ho Chi Minh. The director of the liveshow were Hiep Nguyen and Hoang Tuan. The guest artists were: Cam Ly, Thanh Thao, Kim Ngoc, Anh Vu, Viet Huong, Thuy Nga, Minh Beo, TV host Do Thuy, Phuoc Lap. The liveshow started with the performance with piano by himself for the song Gui Nguoi Toi Yeu which encouraged him to pursue singing career 10 years ago. He also performed more songs from 2 latest albums, including the Rumanian song (Bai Ca MiYaHee) and the head song of the liveshow: Muoi Nam Mot Chang Duong. Following the liveshow, there were also many substitute activities such as the exhibition of Dan Truong - 10 Years of Achievements included subjects and images related to Dan Truong, the reproduction of all the released albums, fan meeting across Vietnam, parades around Ho Chi Minh City with more than 60 bikes as a promotion for the liveshow.

Early September 2006, Ben Thanh Studio released the album O Noi Do Em Cuoi including many songs specially written for Dan Truong from songwriter Hoai An. Besides, he won Favorite Vietnam Male Artist of 2006 award from YAN Awards which was voted by members from yeuamnhac.co forum.

2007: Vo Lam Truyen Ky and Thap Nhi My Nhan

He was nominated for Best Male Vocal award and continuously won Favorite Male Artist award at 2nd Ngoi Sao Bach Kim Award in January 2007. Before Golden Blossom Award 2006 in January 19, he had stated that he wouldn't join this year's award due to assume that the result was pre arranged.

In February 9, 2007, the movie "Vo Lam Truyen Ky" which starring Dan Truong was released at 60 cinemas across Vietnam. The movie was directed by Le Bao Trung and produced by Phuoc Sang Film. The cast included Kim Thu, Chi Bao, Hoai Linh, Tan Beo, Thanh Thao, Vu Thu Phuong,...Dan Truong starred as Thang, a poor student who only likes to hang around instead of focusing on studying. The movie received mix reviews and critics from everyone.

He continued to win Favorite Artist Award at Green Wave Award 2007 and another Favorite Artist Award at 10 years of Green Wave Award (1997-2007). Thus, at 2nd Music Dedication Award in March 2007, he was nominated for Singer of The Year Award next to other famous names such as: My Linh, My Tam, Thu Minh and Duc Tuan. In May 2007, he won Favorite Male Singer award at the 1st ever HTV Awards. He also won Favorite Vietnamese Male Singer award at YAN Awards 2007.

In October 2007, HT Production released the album The Best of Remix - Dan Truong during the time he was having tours oversea. The audience had chance to listen all of his hit songs of his career: Di Ve Noi Xa, Email Tinh Yeu, Tinh Khuc Vang, Chim Trang Mo Coi,...which were remixed into more upbeat songs. Especially, the duet song Hat Ru Tinh Yeu of him and singer Ho Quynh Huong was also included in this album. The song was written by Hoai An and instantly became a hit.

In November 29, 2007, right at his birthday, the album Vol. 17 Thap Nhi My Nhan was released at the same time in US, Europe, Taiwan, Macao, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. As a preparation, HT Production worked on this album in 14 months, with the budget up to 320 million Vietnam Dong. Mr. Hoang Tuan and Dan Truong carefully selected, asked for fan's opinions even to sort 22 songs from 245 songs for the final album. These songs belonged to different genres from songwriters such as Hoai An, Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Minh Khang, Dinh Van,...and the first introduction of songwriter Le Minh Son. Songwriter Hoai An submitted the most songs with 5 songs in total. The album consisted 2 CDs for two parts: Thap Nhi My Nhan (part 1) and Anh Van Doi Cho (part 2). The CD Thap Nhi My Nhan included 12 songs featuring 12 female singers: Thanh Lam, Phuong Thanh, My Tam, Cam Ly, Thanh Thao, Le Quyen, Ho Ngoc Ha, Hien Thuc, Hoang Chau and Huong Lan, Phi Nhung, Ninh Cat Loan Chau. Each song was unique according to featured artist's music style. The most popular songs were: Nhung An Tinh Xua (featuring Loan Chau), Tinh Yeu Than Thoai (featuring Le Quyen), Khuc Hat Chua Dat Ten (featuring My Tam), Buon Minh Em (featuring Cam Ly), Chi Can Minh Co Nhau (featuring Hoang Chau),...The CD Anh Van Doi Cho included 8 songs and 4 bonus songs. The most popular songs of the CD was: Anh Van Doi Cho (written by Hoai An), Nho Nguoi Tinh Xa (Chinese music-Vietnamese lyric: Trung Quan), Tu Hoi Long (written by Luong Bang Quang),...Moreover, the song Em Con Nho Anh is a Chinese-Vietnamese song, while Hay Ve Ben Anh was presented in Chinese and Thai. The album Vol. 17 won Favorite Album award at Golden Album Award 2008 by Cat Tien Sa Company and Ho Chi Minh City Television Broadcast. The album set a record for the most copies issued in Taiwan (10,000 copies), the album with the most featured artists (14 artists) and album with the most sponsors (5 sponsors).

2008: Dan Truong and Thap Dai My Nhan

In January 2008, he released the video album Dan Truong in Holland which was sponsored by TNT and The Ambassador of Netherlands with the budget up to 1 billion Vietnam Dong and directed by Lam Le Dung and Xuan Phuoc. First 60,000 copies was released worldwide.

In March 2008, he released the video album The Best of Video Chivalrous Swordsman: Dan Truong - Ao Mong Tinh Yeu as a collection of music videos selected from previous albums during his career (Tinh Hong Nhu Mo, Cho Tren Thang Nam, Phong Ba Tinh Doi, Hoai Niem Cu, Nang Gio Tinh Ta,...)

At HTV Awards in April 19, 2008 (Theater of Ho Chi Minh City Television), he won Favorite Male Artist award for the 2nd time in a row, competing Dam Vinh Hung and Quang Dung with more than 40,000 votes. In September 6, 2008, he officially withdrew from Green Wave Awards to spare more opportunities for younger artists. However, he gladly shared that he would come and perform annually.

In November 20, 2008, he released the album Vol. 18 Day Dung Dinh Buon which was the 2nd folk album. The album was a part of substitute activities for the upcoming liveshow Thap Dai My Nhan. The album consisted 10 songs: Loi Xang Xe Cua Ngoai (written by Giang Ha), Day Dung Dinh Buon (written by Son Ha), Nho Me (written by Dinh Van), Thanh Pho Buon (written by Lan Phuong), Bai Tho Dau (poem by: Le Thi Dam - music: Giang Ha),..

In November 29, 2008, right at his birthday, the liveshow Dan Truong and Thap Dai My Nhan started with the attendance of more than 11,000 audiences at Military Base 7 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. The liveshow was directed by Van Hiep, Le Hoang Tuan with the budget up to 2 billion Vietnam Dong. The audience had the opportunity to see skillful performances such as: the singers arrive on cars and horse wagons, horse riding, or paddling on 42 meter man-made river (costed 200 million Vietnam Dong), "cut into half" in magic segment, or 200 people to perform for a performance....He impressively performed 23 songs in which 10 duet songs with 10 guest artists: Thanh Lam, Phuong Thanh, Ho Ngoc Ha, Hoang Chau (as a replacement for Thanh Thao). Cam Ly, Phi Nhung, Luong Bich Huu, Bao Thy, Miss Universe Vietnam Thuy Lam and Eva Kdi (Indonesian singer).

At Rainbow 126 Stage in December 25, 2008, as requested, Culture Center of District 3 cooperated with HT Production to recreate a part of the latest liveshow Dan Truong and Thap Dai My Nhan but on smaller scale. The guest artists were: Phuong Thanh, Cam Ly, Hoang Chau, Bao Thy, Luong Bich Huu. Also, HT Production and he released the album Dan Truong Vol. 19 Thien Su Tinh Yeu. The album consisted pop/ballad songs from songwriters like Hoai An, Ba Vy, Minh Vy,...The most popular song was the head single Thien Su Tinh Yeu (Chinese music-Vietnamese lyric: Vo Hoai Phuc) and the duet with Cam Ly: Nguoi Hay Hua Voi Toi (written by Minh Vy),...Especially, Luong Bich Huu had a duet with Dan Truong for the song Co Be Tieu Vy which was a Chinese song but the Vietnamese lyric was written by Dan Truong himself. Besides, the new anthem Dat Viet - Tieng Vong Ngan Doi was specially written for Dan Truong by songwriter Le Quang. The album won first place in the nomination for Favorite Album award of Zing Album '08 from zing.vn in 2008.

2009: ...Thu Ba Hoc Tro va Ngoi Sao Bay

In HTV Awards 2009 (April 18, Ho Chi Minh City), with the highest vote ever in history (53,383 votes), he won Favorite Male Artist award for the 3rd time in a row alongside other nominees such as Kasim Hoang Vu and Dam Vinh Hung. He also said goodbye to HTV Awards for further nominations so other younger artists could have chances.

The duo Dan Truong-Cam Ly marked their comeback collaboration with the album Em La Hanh Phuc Doi Anh which was produced and released by Kim Loi Studio in August 24, 2009. This was their 3rd duet album included 10 songs from songwriter Minh Vy for both of them: Em La Hanh Phuc Doi Anh, I Love You (Nang Xuan Cua Toi), Con Lai Day Minh Em,...

After touring across Vietnam and oversea, in September 2009, he came back to acting in the TV drama "Nhat Quy Nhi Ma" (first title was ...Thu Ba Hoc Tro) which was directed by Dang Luu Viet Bao and produced by TiVi Plus& VietCast from the order of HTV. To act in the drama, he had to temporarily postpone singing in about 1 and half month. In November 13, 2009, ...Thu Ba Hoc Tro was officially aired on HTV9 channel of Ho Chi Minh City Television Broadcast. He starred with Thanh Thao, Nguyet Anh, Phuong Hang, Phuong Trinh, Mi Ngan, Dong Nhi, Baggio, Bach Cong Khanh, Van Anh Duyen, Hoang Long, Thanh Thanh Tam...In the drama, he portrayed a highshool teacher Nghiem Tuan who has to face lots of pranks from the student of class 12A1. The drama illustrated the relationship between teachers and students, families and school in the modern time. The drama quickly became famous among students and was rated as one of the best Vietnamese drama about highschool topic. The character in this drama helped him win Best Male Actor award from Movies Awards - DMAs 2010 which had been voted by members from dienanh.net forum. The soundtrack of the drama was released and well liked on online streaming, especially the head single ...Thu Ba Hoc Tro that was performed by both Dan Truong himself and singer Dong Nhi.

In November 2009, he collaborated with VNPT to run a personal information mailbox via hotline (08) 80111989 as a service for his fans and audiences. Besides, HT Production and Dan Truong signed a contract with Idea Music Company in Samoe (Taiwan) to make use of 2,000 Vietnamese karaoke songs in Taiwan market with the copyright up to 4 billion Vietnam Dong.

At the end of November 2009, he released the album Vol. 20 Ngoi Sao Bay. This was the remark for his comeback. The album was written by many younger writers such as: Le Ba Vinh, Pham Viet Hoang, Vo Hoai Phuc, Truong Trung Thuan,...The song Can Moi Tinh Con Dau of the album was featured in "Top 10 songs of the year" at Zing Music Awards 2010. Moreover, there were 3 duet songs of him and other female singers: Cam Ly (Nho Anh May Mua), Thanh Thao (Ngan Nam Thuong Nho), and Ho Quynh Huong (Giac Mo Mau Tim).

In December 3, 2009 at Trong Dong Stage, Ho Chi Minh City, the liveshow Ngoi Sao Bay began as a promotion for the same title album. The budget was 800 million Vietnam Dong. The guest artists was: Cam Ly, Thanh Thao, Ho Quynh Huong, comedian Hoai Linh and "the class of 12A1" included Dong Nhi, Phuong Trinh, Bach Cong Khanh, Baggio, Hoang Long..The host of the liveshow was Bao Thy and Tran Thanh. Trong Dong Stage was known for being a cheap venue but it was styled into a European stage. Also in this liveshow, he had a contribution for the songwriters who had been helping him have memorable songs during last 13 years.

In December 3, 2009, he released new album Vol. 21 Uot Lem Chu Doi. The album included 13 songs from previous decades and folk songs. The head single Uot Lem Chu Doi (written by Vu Quoc Viet) wasn't a brand new song but Dan Truong liked it so much that he decided to buy its exclusive copyright and use it as album title. He had left lots of impression with the song Noi Toi, then in this album, he had another song called Ngoai Toi written by Dinh Van. He also presented his popular songs such Chi Co Ban Be (Bao Lam), Thao Thuc Vi Em (Lam Phuong), Gia Tu Dem Mua (Van Phong),...that was remixed and featured other artists: Quang Linh, Thanh Thao, Cam Ly.

2010: Hung Thien Au Lac va Nguoi Mien Tay

Early October 2010, he released historical album Hung Thien Au Lac as a greeting for 1.000 years of Thang Long - Ha Noi Festival. For this album, HT Production and he chose a majority of historical related songs such as: Dong Mau Lac Hong, Dat Viet - Tieng Vong Ngan Doi, Hung Thien Au Lac, Thang Long Khat Vong Ngan Nam,...

In 2010, he won Favorite Vietnamese Male Singer award from YAN Awards and Favorite Vietnamese Male Actor award from Movie Awards - DMAs.

In December 28, 2010, the album Vol. 22 Nguoi Mien Tay was released which included 11 songs from songwriters such as Son Ha, Phi Bang, Giang Ha, Truong Phi Hung, Hong Xuong Long,...This was a special album under influence of South Vietnam region's music style as a gift for people from the West of South Vietnam, where is also his grandmother's hometown. Some female singers like Cam Ly, Thanh Thao, Phi Nhung and Hoang Chau were featured in the album as guests. The song Anh Ba Khia (written by Son Ha) was popular among audience from West of South Vietnam and eventually nominated for Favorite Historical Song Artist award at Golden Blossom Awards although he had withdrawn from the nomination of this award.

2011: Thien Duong Vang va Con Song Yeu Thuong

In January 10, 2011, he continued to released the album Vol. 23 Thien Duong Vang that included ballad / dance-pop songs from songwriters: Le Ba Vinh, Pham Viet Hoang, Khac Viet, Nguyen Hoang Duy, Trung Quan,...As two songs from the album Thien Duong Vang and Co Bao Gio had been leaked on the internet a few day before.

At Zing Music Awards 2010 in January 12 (Hoa Binh Theater, Ho Chi Minh City), he won Favorite Male Artist award and one of his songs Can Moi Tinh Con Dau was in Top 10 Songs of The Year.

In January 13, 2011 at Trong Dong Stage (Ho Chi Minh City) held his liveshow Thien Duong Vang which was divided into 3 segments: historical songs, folk songs, ballad and pop. This was location of the liveshow Ngoi Sao Bay and this time he chose outdoor stage for a reasonable ticket price. In this liveshow, he focused on songs from the latest 2 albums. The guest of the liveshow were Cam Ly, Thanh Thao, Phi Nhung, Hoang Chau, Phuong Thanh, Ho Ngoc Ha,...Especially, all the guests of the liveshow performed for free. Before and after the liveshow, he was hospitalized due to asthenia. 4,000 copies of the DVD was sold out within first 2 days.

At the end of January, his video album Dan Truong in America was released after 5-year hiatus without releasing any video album. The DVD was invested with the budget up to 700 million Vietnam Dong and Dan Truong himself directed two music videos. The DVD included 2 parts, one was filmed in the US and one was filmed in Vietnam.

In Lunar New Year of 2011, he starred as male leading role in 5 episode TV drama Nu Hon Dau Tien which was directed by Xuan Phuoc on VTV3 channel, Vietnam Television Broadcast Station as a collaboration between HI-C Company and V-Art Agency. The drama is the story about a couple: Khang Trung (Dan Truong) who is a skillful sewer and Lam Han (Nguyet Anh) who is a creative hairdresser. They moved to the city to make their dreams come true. On their first meet up, both fall for each other. The cast of the drama included Hoai Linh, Huynh Dong, Chau Gia Kiet,...

In November 25, he released the album Vol 24 Lo Duyen Roi which included 13 folk songs alongside two featured artists: Cam Ly and Thanh Thao. In this album, he introduced new songs like: Bau Binh Bat, Vo Chong Tu Say (written by Son Ha), Lo Duyen Roi, Canh Dong Hoa Tim (written by Hong Xuong Long). Moreover, he also presented songs from old decades: Chiec Ao Ba Ba, Chuyen Hen Ho (written by Tran Thien Thanh), Hoang Hon Mau Tim (written by The Hien),..

Early December, he continued to release the album Vol. 25 Tuyet Mua He which included 12 ballad / dance-pop songs from songwriters like Nhat Trung, Le Ba Vinh, Trung Quan, Minh Khang, Thanh Hau, Quoc Cuong Bom. The album was streamed for 1,9 million times as it was released on Zing MP3.

To celebrate 15 year anniversary, Dan Truong and HT Production held a liveshow Con Song Yeu Thuong in December 17 at Military Base 7 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. The budget was 3 billion Vietnam Dong, especially the helicopter performance costed 200 million Vietnam Dong alone. The guests of the liveshow included Lam Truong, Thanh Thao, Cam Ly, comedian Hoai Linh, Phi Nhung, Chi Tai, and the host were Quynh Huong and Quach Ngoc Ngoan..The most welcomed performance was the series Tinh Khuc Vang - Tinh Thoi Xot Xa by the duet Lam Truong - Dan Truong as they switched their hit song together. Another performance was Luong Son Ba - Chuc Anh Dai by Dan Truong, Cam Ly, comedian Hoai Linh and Chi Tai which was specially written by artist Thanh Tong. The exhibition Dan Truong - 15 year accomplishment was held outside of 7th Military Base Stadium (from December 16 to December 17). During the post production of liveshow DVD, he shared that 5,000 copies was cancelled due to the error of the second CD of the DVD set.

2012: Thu Phap va Nguoi Hai Que

In January 8, 2012, at Zing Music Awards 2011, both Dan Truong and Dam Vinh Hung won Favorite Male Artist award with the unexpected same votes (29,986 votes). However, he couldn't show up at the award as he was being in Taiwan at the time, therefore he sent a video clip to thank for the award and apologize for not coming to the award. Then he claimed to withdraw from any nomination starting next year.

In January 30, he had a car accident while moving from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Thuan Province for his tour in middle regions. Luckily, he wasn't injured and kept going with his tour.

Early April 2012, he released the album Vol. 26 Thu Phap. Besides two brand new songs such as Thu Phap (written by Nguyen Duy Hung) and Vo Chong Tu Say (written by Son Ha), the other songs of the album were familiar that had been introduced in song series previously. The head single Thu Phap had been performed before in Bai Hat Viet 2008 show by many singers but he remixed it. Especially, there was a bonus video clip Luong Son Ba - Chuc Anh Dai with the attendance of Dan Truong himself, Cam Ly, Chi Tai and Hoai Linh...

At the end of 2012, his album Vol. 27 Nguoi Hai Que was released which included 13 folk songs. The album was supported by experts from Thuy Nga Center for remixing. The song Hai Bo Cach Biet (written by Son Ha) as a duet with singer Cam Ly helped both win Folk Song of The Year award at Zing Music Awards 2012. While the music video of the song Ngoc Oi which was directed by Dan Truong himself was welcomed for its funny and unique story line and reached more than 11 million views on YouTube.

2013: Ngay va Dem va Luc Tinh Mien Tay

In January 10, 2013, the album Vol. 28 Ngay va Dem was released as a pop album with many songs from songwriters like Nhat Trung, Trung Quan, Le Ba Vinh,..The featured artist of the album was Cam Ly and Noo Phuoc Thinh in two songs which was specially written by songwriter Hoai An: Uoc Mo Ngot Ngao and Tim Em Tu Rat Lau. The visual of the album was impressive as he portrayed two faced man with good-bad mask alongside blonde hair and metallic costume.

He continued to work on next liveshow Ngay va Dem in January 12 at Rainbow 126 Stage (Ho Chi Minh City). The liveshow was invested with 1 billion Vietnam Dong as a pre-introduction for the latest 2 albums: Nguoi Hai Que and Ngay va Dem. He impressively portrayed semi nude in metallic body painting. He had worked out a lot in last 6 months to prepare for this performance. He performed dance pop songs, folk songs and ballad. The guests were Cam Ly, Thanh Thao, Dam Vinh Hung, Noo Phuoc Thinh, Miu Le, Huyen Ny and Tran Thanh,...

In February 6, at Lunar New Year of 2013, he starred in the movie Yeu Anh! Em Dam Khong? directed by Nguyen Quang Minh, and released by Phuoc Sang Film. He portrayed the character Hung who is a too nice guy that easily used by everyone, this character was said to suit his acting. The cast included Miu Le, comedian Chi Tai, Hoang Son, Nhat Cuong, Tran Thanh,...

After his wedding and blackmail scandal, until the end of 2013, he released the 29th album of his career named Luc Tinh Mien Tay. To continue with traditional folk music genre, he introduced many songs under the influence of folk songs from songwriters such as: Son Ha, Truong Phi hung, Vo Dam, Thanh Son,...Cam Ly and Luong Bich Huu also featured in the album.

2014: Van Mai Mot Nu Cuoi va Dau An

In January 11, 2014, at Rainbow 126 Stage of Ho Chi Minh City, the liveshow Van Mai Mot Nu Cuoi was held. In this occasion, he released the album Vol. 30 Nguoi Thay The as well. A part of the ticket sale was donated during Tet Holiday. The liveshow was invested with 2 billion Vietnam Dong, especially the budget for appliances, lighting and sound system alone was 1 billion Vietnam Dong. In the liveshow, he performed his popular songs as well as introduced new songs from the 2 latest albums which was Luc Tinh Mien Tay and Nguoi Thay The. He drafted all the performances himself. The guests included: Thanh Thao, Cam Ly, Tran Thanh, Viet Huong, Cao Thai Son, Dinh Huong, 365 boyband and Quang Anh - the champion of The Voice Kids Vietnam 2013.

The album Nguoi Thay The was the collection of pop songs from songwriters like: Trung Quan, Son Ha, Bao Kun, Hoai An, Luong Bang Quang,...The music video of the head single Nguoi Thay The was directed by Dan Truong himself with the budget up to 140 million Vietnam Dong and later released in April 6 on his official YouTube channel.

In Bai Hat Yeu Thich October show, his first ever appearance was the song Anh Ba Khia which was well known among West regions of South Vietnam. His performance created a controversy as TV host Trac Thuy Mieu had negative criticized his performance afterward. Later, he told his fan to stop voting via SMS as well as website, and thanked everyone who had been supporting him.

His liveshow Dan An was held in January 11 at Nguyen Du Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. The ticket was sold out 1 week prior to the liveshow and set a record for having the highest audience of all times. During 100 minutes of the liveshow with 12 performances and more than 20 songs, he performed 3 different genres: traditional, folk and pop. They were 3 music genres that he had been performed successfully in his 20-year career. The guest were: Thanh Thao, Cao Thai Son, Thien Nhan - champion of The Voice Kids Vietnam 2015, 365 DaBand, and one of his friends - Kevin Rogers. One of the most impressive performance was the one in which he performed two songs Tinh Khuc Vang and Di Ve Noi Xa in acoustic style with the assistance of his close songwriters Le Quang and Hoai An. Everyone was amazed by how young he always was.

At Giai Dieu Tu Hao show in November 28 on VTV1 channel, he had his first ever performance as a special guest appearance. He also performed theme song of the show - Tinh Dat Do Mien Dong. Two judge crews and nearly 400 audiences voted his performance with the vote rate up to 95,31% which made it become the top performance of the show in November to make next appearance in Giai Dieu Tu Hao 2014 Gala which was aired in February 21.

2015: Ky Su Mien Tay va Noi Dat

Early 2015, he released a series of new albums. In January 31 was the released date of the spring album 1 featuring Ho Ngoc Ha, Thanh Thao, Quang Ha, Cao Thai Son, Huong Tram. In February 2, the album Vol. 31 Nhin Vao Noi Nho - Chang Oc Tuong Tu included 2 parts. The CD Nhin Vao Noi Nho included pop songs from songwriters like: Bao Thach, Tang Nhat Tue, Trung Quan, Ha Son,...The music video of the head single Nhin Vao Noi Nho was randomly filmed during the trip to Maldives of him and his wife for their 2-year anniversary and later released on YouTube channel in April 24. Thanh Thao was featured in the song Dung Lai O Day. The songwriter Hoai An also submitted a new song Mung Tuoi Me Cha for this album. The CD Chang Oc Tuong Tu included many folk songs from: Truong Phi Hung, Vo Dam, Son Ha,...There were many bonus songs and song series from previous albums. In February 4, the DVD Ky Su Mien Tay was released and it was aired on 18 channels during Tet Holiday. This project had been prepared and scripted for 6 months prior. Through this documentary, Mr. Hoang Tuan, Dan Truong and the crew alongside guest artists like Thanh Thao, Phuong Thanh, Mai Tuan, Huong Tram, 365 DaBand and songwriter Son Ha aimed to let everyone know how hard and difficult it was to do farming and planting of the farmers. The video album Loi Tien Tri was released in February 14 included 3 new music videos.

At the end of June 2015, he was one of the judges for the final of the reality show Ngoi Sao Phuong Nam on Vinh Long Television Broadcast Station. This is his first time being a judge of a reality show.

At the end of 2015, he continued to released the album Vol. 32 Noi Dat. The album is a folk album but remixed included new songs from Son Ha, Luong Bang Quang, Vo Dam, Dinh Van, Khanh Don,...The head single Noi Dat was written by Luong Bang Quang greatly impressed the audience. Other songs like Chu Tinh, Com Nha Pho Cho (featuring Cam Ly) or Tinh Chang Nha Nong was presented by him with a positive and bright mood. After the release, the album was charted at 2nd place on 53th week music chart of Zing Mp3.

In December 30, he released the music video Yeu Nhau Bao Lau? on his official YouTube channel as a sneak peek for upcoming album next year.

2016: Cam On Doi va Than Tuong Bolero

Early 2016, the album Vol. 33 Yeu Nhau Bao Lau? was released included many new songs from young songwriters: Pham Manh Quynh, Tang Nhat Tue, Chau Dang Khoa, Ly Tuan Kiet,...The head single was made into music video which drew lots of attention. The music video for the pop ballad song "Het Hy Vong" which was scripted by Dan Truong himself was also released on YouTube on February 1. Other impressive songs of the album were: Toi Cua Ngay Mai, Luot Bay Trong Mua,...

In the night of January 16, 2016, at Military Base 7 Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City) held 20 year anniversary liveshow named Cam On Doi. The show was planned in one year prior with the budget up to 6 billion Vietnam Dong. It also set the record as the liveshow with the highest number of attendance in Vietnam (14,000 people). He performed 23 performances included his hit songs each era along with many duets with guest artists: Cam Ly, Phuong Thanh, Thanh Thao, Lam Truong, Ho Ngoc Ha, Dam Vinh Hung,...The show lasted for 4 hours until midnight but all of the audiences stayed til the end. Despite many new songs, the liveshow overall was still considered to be as a contribution. He shared that this liveshow would be his last big liveshow of his career. The recorded DVD was released in America since May 21, since June 1 in Vietnam and Taiwan and YouTube release on June 6. The first 3,000 copies were pre ordered since May 20, as the majority of that was from his fanbase across Vietnam. Supplementary activities were also carried on, especially the exhibition Dan Truong - 20 Year of Achievement was held from January 15 to 16 2015, this was one of his biggest exhibition so far.

In January 28, 2016, he was the coach of reality show Than Tuong Bolero first season by Cat Tien Sa company and aired on VTV3 channel, Vietnam Television Broadcast Station. The rest of the coaches were: Dan Truong, Cam Ly, Quang Linh, Quang Dung. The champion of the show was Trung Quang, from Dan Truong's team.

In April 7, 2016, he released the music video Goi Ten Viet Nam consisting of many beautiful sights across Vietnam. The song chosen as theme music for Nam Du Lich Vietnam 2016 show in Phu Quoc (April 10, 2016). Other guest artists of the show were: Quang Linh, Quang Dung, Thanh Thao, Ngo Kien Huy, Isaac, Hoai Lam,....Besides, he also performed this song in the welcoming event of President Obama during his visit in Vietnam at the end of May.

In August 8, 2016, he collaborated with Cam Ly as coach of the show Tuyet Dinh Song Ca which was aired on THVL1, Vinh Long Province Television Broadcast Station alongside Dam Vinh Hung - Duong Trieu Vu, Minh Tuyet - Noo Phuoc Thinh.

In October 2, 2016, he represented Vietnam for Asian Pop Music Concert 2016 in Korea. In this show, he performed two songs: Tinh Khuc Vang and Goi Ten Vietnam.

2017-now: Anh Ngo Mien Tay and Mai Yeu Em Nhu Ngay Dau

To celebrate his 21 anniversary, he released the historical music video Thien Tu. This is the collaboration of HT Production and VTC Game as a promotion for same title game which he is the ambassador. The ballad with traditional instrument remixe song is written by Tang Nhat Tue applies to the music style that he's been pursuing during 21-year career. The music video's budget was 1 billion Vietnam Dong, while 300 billion Vietnam Dong was used for historical costumes. The music video was released on his official YouTube channel in March 13, 2017 and reached more than 1 million views on first day. Besides, the music video also stirred up lots of comparison for looking alike another music video of another young artist.

At the end of May 2017, his album Vol. 34 Anh Ba Ngo Mien Tay was released in Vietnam, Taiwan and America. The song Anh Ba Ngo Mien Tay was written by Cao Minh Thu, the bright South densed rhythm is why he chose it as theme of this album which included 12 songs from: Minh Vy, Vo Dam, Cao Minh Thu. Two music videos: Cho Nguoi Den Bao Gio and Xot Xa Bong Sung Doi Cho (featuring Trung Quang) were released earlier. Especially, he had young talent Tin Tin to be featured in the song Anh Ba Ngo Mien Tay. The album topped on 23th and 24th week album chart of Zing Mp3.

In August 18, 2017, he released album Vol. 35 The Best of Remix which had been prepared for nearly 2 years as collection of remixed hit songs in last 20 years, which were written by: Nguyen Hong Thuan, Only C, Luong Bang Quang, Ly Huynh Long, Nguyen Thanh Tung,...The booklet of the album was impressive as it's the collection of his young appearance.

In December 2017, his 36th album Mai Yeu Em Nhu Ngay Dau was released included many songs written by Nguyen Dinh Vu, Son Ha, Chau Dang Khoa, Duong Khac Linh,...The music video Goi Ten Viet Nam was released earlier and received lots of positive reviews. The song I Don't Think So was specially written by Danish songwriter Max Laplnsua Sylwen for Dan Truong. The album also reached 3rd position on 52th album chart of NhacCuaTui.

In February 26, 2018, he released the music video Con Yeu Cua Ba as a gift for his 1-year-old son in his birthday. The song was ordered and filmed by songwriter Luong Bang Quang. In April 16, 2018, he released the music video Co Quen Di Mot Nguoi on his official YouTube channel after 2 day filming in Sapa with 200 million Vietnam Dong budget. In August 23, 2013, after oversea and across Vietnam tour, he continued to release the music video Sai Trong Qua Khu as a present for the audience in National Holiday September 2.

Artistic style

Vocal and music style

He owns male medium vocal (lirico baritone) with warm and soothing tone, his vocal ranges from A2 to C#5. Since his debut until now, he has shown big progress and improvement in vocal skill. The most unique feature of his that he often creates melisma as a new and more emotional addition to the songs. Songwriter Quoc An used to comment that: "In each song, this guy usually creates more suitable melisma for different genres, varying from canto-pop, pop/ballad to traditional genre, or ballad folk genre. However, recently it's said that his voice is no longer suitable modern pop songs"

Since the debut, his style was much influenced by canto-pop and pop. His vocal was said to suit Chinese songs-Vietnamese lyrics, most of them was ballad about sad love, especially when they were exclusively bought for him. Pop songs with either soothing or upbeat tune alongside meaningful and suitable lyrics for young audience were widely presented in some of his popular albums: Di Ve Noi Xa (1999), Loi Ru Tinh (2001), Trai Tim Binh Yen,...Dong Song Bang (2003), Giac Mo Mau Xanh (2003). The songwriters that helped and contributed the image and music style of Dan Truong during those eras were: Le Quang, Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Hoai An, Tran Minh Phi, Phuong Uyen, Luong Bang Quang,...Other historical songs were written by Le Quang, especially the album Hung Thieng Au Lac (2010) made easy yet great impact to the young audience by his voice. Thus, he also experienced traditional music genre via these albums: Nhu Khuc Tinh Ca (2001), Bong Hong Cai Ao (2004), and exclusively successful with balld folk genre via number of albums: Thuong Tham (2005), Nguoi Hai Que (2012), Luc Tinh Mien Tay (2013), Noi Dat (2015),...For folk genre, he often performed with his unique South accent in songs written by Minh Vy, Hong Xuong Long, Dinh Van, Son Ha...Regarding the lyrics, he has a various content for every song such as: love, friendship, childhood, social life, country love and ethnicity pride.

Facing the verdict that he has released many albums with many different music genres as a reassurance for revenue, he shared: "I want my music to reach everyone, to many music lovers out there, it's right to say that I'm greedy for experiencing many genres, but I don't want to make myself more exclusive to narrow down the amount of supportive audience, since music is for everyone, an universal language, then why do I have to go against it? I firmly confirm that my album is not neither specific nor high end, as I would like to represent music to the majority of audience out there"

During his career, he has had many duets and collaborations with A list artists like: Cam Ly, Phuong Thanh, Thanh Thao, Quang Linh, My Tam, Ho Quynh Huong, Ho Ngoc Ha,...Cam Ly is said to be one of his best and most successful featured artist. The golden duo Dan Truong - Cam Ly have together presented lots of hits from different genres: Neu Phoi Pha Ngay Mai, Mua Buon, Tro Lai Pho Cu, Khung Troi Ngay Xua, Tuyet Hong, Chim Trang Mo Coi,...Besides, he also takes part in remixing of his albums, and directed some music videos and composed the lyrics for several songs himself.

Impact and reception

Dan Truong is the first ever Vietnamese artist to buy legal copyright of songs, as an opening for professional music market progress. He is rated to be the first generation of launching technique in Vietnam for recognized talent and exclusive campaigns. Songwriter Le Quang: "Talking about launching technique we must mention Hoang Tuan's era, who has been taking care of Dan Truong precisely, from song orders to costumes. However, in the past there was not as many tricks as nowadays. Tricks could boost the fame of anyone but without talent, it's not lasting". Singer Thanh Thao: "Talking about artists who become famous by launching technique, it must be Dan Truong - Hoang Tuan, Nguyen Phi Hung - Thuy Nguyen, Huu Minh - Cam Ly. Those are successful singer - manager duos that own their own strategies despite launching technique wasn't as much assisted as nowadays". Singer Cam Ly: "Dan Truong is the example of real idol thank to the impact of appearance, lovely voice and the most important thing is his sense when it comes to choose his songs. He also owns many hits right after introducing new projects".

He is quick to update music trends all over the world as they first entered Vietnam like hip-hop, R&B, dance,....as well as being a trendsetter for young artists to sing traditional and ballad folk songs,...According to songwriter Huu Minh, when the new adapts the current trends along with the culture of Vietnamese people, it will be widely welcomed by everyone. "His success was partially made by smart new trend adaption" - he confirmed.

Since the debut, he has shown great impact on music market of Vietnam. In 2001, when Vietnam music was still on short of resources and quality music shows, he had the first liveshow Cam On Cuoc Doi. Currently, he has already had 13 liveshows and most of them were carefully invested and prepared as well as have the highest number of the attendance. Especially, the 20th anniversary album Cam On Doi (2016) at Military Base 7 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City has set record for the highest number of attendance in Vietnam (14,000). Before this, the record had belonged to My Tam for her Ngay Ay - Bay Gio show (2004) which was also at Military Base 7 Stadium (13,000). In 2002, he was the first Vietnamese artist to have music video filmed oversea for the album Dan Truong in China - Phong Ba Tinh Doi. All the albums and music videos were planned and released every year. Until 2005, the format of album selling alongside fan signing was also applied by Hoang Tuan in their Taiwan trip. Later, this promotion has been adapted by many artists as well. Especially, he is known to be one of the trendsetter and most successful artist to make historical music videos in Vietnam, one of them were: Phong Ba Tinh Doi, Cuoc Tinh Cay Dang, Cho Tren Thang Nam, Me Toi, Loi Ru Ngan Doi, Thien Tu,...

Dan Truong is a popular artist whose songs, albums and liveshows are not meant to be exploring and experiencing like others but likely as an entertainment in order to approach more audience across Vietnam. Facing the verdict that performing in small towns and provinces is not for his current status but only for C list artists, he frankly shared his opinion as: "To me, an A list artist should be well known by everyone, specifically across Vietnam. Many famous artists only experience the types of music that suit big cities as it's unknown to determine whether or not it could please people's taste from further regions". "Many brands when inviting artists, they have to carefully sort out and choose someone who is able to fit and please many types of audience also", he explained.

He has a professional fanclub system across Vietnam including 100,000 members who are given official memberships even. Up to now, he has performed around 900 songs, released more than 60 CDs, DVDs and sold more than 2 million copies.

There's been many artists shared their admiration towards him and set him as an inspiration for their music career like: Quoc Thien, Isaac, Thanh Duy, Son Ngoc Minh, Vu Cat Tuong, Bao Thy, Dong Nhi, Noo Phuoc Thinh, Hoai Lam, Ngo Kien Huy, Ho Quang Hieu,...

Other activities

Tourism and brand ambassador

At the end of 200, Tourism Bureau of Taiwan chose him as Tourism Representative in Taipei and Vietnam. For his role, he often showed up in tourism related programs of Taiwan in Vietnam and vice versa. He was introduced to the audience in Taiwan via a show on Taiwanese channel. The Taiwanese press also named him as "Bae Yong Joon Viet Nam" (Bae Yong Joon is a very famous Korea actor among Asian countries). At the end of August 2007, he was chosen as Holland Tourism Representative in Viet Nam during the event Holland Cultural Day in Ho Chi Minh in October.

Besides, he was also the ambassador of HKPhone, a Vietnamese phone brand (2013), as well as filmed many advertisements for several brands and brand ambassador for games: The Gioi Hoan My (2007), Mong Vo Lam (2016), Vo Lam Truyen Ky Mobile (2016), Thien Tu 3D (2017).

Business activities

At the end of August 2009, he opened a coffee shop named "# Bo Music" at 289 Le Van Sy Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the destination for music lovers, especially his fans. All of the interior furniture were selected by Dan Truong himself which costed up to 1 billion Vietnam Dong. He also came up with the idea of naming the drinks by his hit songs like: Di Ve Noi Xa, Tinh Khuc Vang, Nang San Truong, Dong Song Bang, Mat Troi Lanh,...

In August 6, 2017, he opened an agency specialized in studying and working in Japan service.

Charity activities

During all these years, he and his crew has visited many people living under poor conditions. As he often holds many liveshows as a mean to donate like: Mai Mai 1 Tinh Yeu (2004), Van Mai Mot Nu Cuoi (2014), Am Tinh Vung Lu (Jan 13th 2017), Mien Trung Que Toi (Dec 15th 2017),...

Family

In April 20, 2013, he married Trinh Thuy Tien (English name: Windy Thuy Tien Trinh) - who is a Vietnamese-American businesswoman born in 1986 at Five Wounds Portuguese National Church of San Jose, California, America (one of two biggest church in San Jose). The wedding was applied Portuguese wedding tradition and led by Vietnamese-American father. The wedding costed US$145,000 which drew lots of attention in Vietnam showbiz at that time.

His wife shared the photo of their first born and their mansion located in San Jose, California on her social media.

Scandal

Scandal with his manager Hoang Tuan

In May 2001, there was a rumor among artists in Ho Chi Minh City that manager Hoang Tuan had been interfering too much in exclusive singers' lives, specifically Dan Truong. He shared that he felt sad and lost all his faith and temporarily quit singing for a while to take a rest and enhance his voice.

Feud with singer Duy Manh for the copyright of the song Hay Ve Day Ben Anh

At the end of 2010, singer Duy Manh claimed to sue Dan Truong and Hoang Tuan for illegally using his song Hay Ve Day Ben Anh without his permission. As a response to Duy Manh, both Dan Truong and Hoang Tuan stated that they had asked for permission from Duy Manh. Dan Truong also shared his disappointment towards Duy Manh's attitude. After 2 month feud, finally, both agreed to make it up on paper at Copyright Center of Vietnam.

Scandal "love and money fooling"

In July 2013, he was accused of tricking a woman named Dung for money. The money costed US$60,000 according to the woman's accusation. Following the letter posted on Hoang Tuan's social media, he admitted to receive assistance for music video filming and US$20,000 in cash from this woman. However, he claimed that he was being blackmailed and this was used to mentally terrorize him and his wife.

Accusation of copyright violation

In February 2014, the calligrapher Dang Hoc shared that his works has been used in Dan Truong's albums without permission. Hoang Tuan stated that those images were created by their crew and he had no idea who accused it.

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Discography

1976-1996: Unforgettable childhood and career debut

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

2000: Bong Dang Thien Than and Cam On Cuoc Doi

2001: Loi Ru Tinh

2002: Trai Tim Binh Yen - Dong Song Bang

2003: Giac Mo Mau Xanh

2004: Den Mot Luc Nao Do and Mai Mai Mot Tinh Yeu

2005: Anh Phai Lam Sao? va Thuong Tham

2006: 10 nam - Mot Chang Duong

2007: Vo Lam Truyen Ky and Thap Nhi My Nhan

2008: Dan Truong and Thap Dai My Nhan

2009: ...Thu Ba Hoc Tro va Ngoi Sao Bay

2010: Hung Thien Au Lac va Nguoi Mien Tay

2011: Thien Duong Vang va Con Song Yeu Thuong

2012: Thu Phap va Nguoi Hai Que

2013: Ngay va Dem va Luc Tinh Mien Tay

2014: Van Mai Mot Nu Cuoi va Dau An

2015: Ky Su Mien Tay va Noi Dat