30-Second Overview: Born in Hualien in 1987, Jam Hsiao (蕭敬騰) began performing at folk song restaurants at age 17. He rose to fame in 2007 through the "Challenger" segment of Super Star Avenue, signing with Warner Music the following year to release his debut album. In 2013, he won Best Mandarin Male Singer at the Golden Melody Awards for "In the Name of Love." Since then, he has formed bands, starred in films, served as a mentor on television, and conducted long-term concert tours across Taiwan and China.
Timeline
- 1987: Born March 30 in Fengbin Township, Hualien County; of mixed Han Chinese and Amis descent.
- Upbringing and Education: Attended Taipei Municipal Dali Elementary School, Shuangyuan Junior High School, and Huijiang High School (Department of Interior Space Design). Later studied in the Department of Cosmetic Application and Management at Asia Pacific Open University and the Department of Tourism and Leisure Management at Wan An University of Science and Technology.
- Musical Beginnings: Began learning jazz drums at age 15; taught children drumming at a music school at age 16 and formed a band with friends. Performed at folk song restaurants from age 17 until July 2007.
- 2007: Rose to fame through the "Challenger" segment of Super Star Avenue. In August, performed the song 〈One Glance〉 (一眼瞬間) with A-Mei (張惠妹).
- 2008: Signed with Warner Music in March and released his debut album, Jam Hsiao, which was nominated for Best New Artist at the 20th Golden Melody Awards.
- 2009: Released "Dancing with the Devil" (王妃) and the cover album The Moment of Love. Held his first solo ticketed concert, "Mr. Rock," at the Taipei Arena.
- 2011: Released Rhapsody. Starred in the film Killer Ouyang Penzai (殺手歐陽盆栽), winning Best New Performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards the following year.
- 2012: Released the all-English cover album Mr. Jazz A Song For You and In the Name of Love.
- 2013: Won Best Mandarin Male Singer at the 24th Golden Melody Awards for In the Name of Love. Served as a mentor for seasons one through three of The Best Harmony (最美和聲) from 2013 to 2015. Conducted 27 shows of the "There is a Spirit Called Jam Hsiao" world tour between 2011 and 2013.
- 2014–2015: Performed 18 shows of the "TRIPLE JAM" world tour. Released the album The Song and the cover album Reminiscence.
- 2016–2019: Released albums with the band LION: LION (2016), Replay (2017), and Beauty, Ugly, and Me (美麗、醜與我, 2019). LION was nominated for Best Band at the 28th Golden Melody Awards. Participated in Singer 2017.
- 2018–2019: Released Desire Reflection (欲望反光) and performed 19 shows of the "Entertainment Mr." world tour.
- 2021–2023: Released Isolation Room 2827 (隔離套房2827, 2021) and Wild (野生, 2023). Between 2021 and 2024, he made several remarks regarding Chinese identity, which sparked discussion across the Taiwan Strait.
- 2023–2024: Announced his successful engagement with manager Lin You-hui (林有慧) in June 2023; they registered their marriage in October and held a wedding ceremony in Taipei in October 2024.
- 2024–2026: Currently conducting the "Wild" world tour.
Golden Melody Award Records
- 19th: 〈One Glance〉 (collaboration with A-Mei) nominated for Song of the Year.
- 20th: Jam Hsiao nominated for Best New Artist.
- 21st: "Dancing with the Devil" nominated for Best Mandarin Male Singer.
- 23rd: Rhapsody nominated for Best Mandarin Male Singer.
- 24th: In the Name of Love won Best Mandarin Male Singer.
- 28th: LION's LION nominated for Best Band.
Controversies and Incidents
In 2013, his van was targeted with a feces attack; the driver was also affected. The suspect was later arrested and sentenced. In 2014, approximately 27 threatening letters appeared in various locations; the suspect, Lai Jin-xian (賴錦賢), was arrested in March of that year.
References
- Wikipedia: Jam Hsiao — Biography, albums, Golden Melody Award nominations and wins, concerts, and film/TV records
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