A-Lin

A-Lin
A-Lin
Born	Lisang Pacidal Koyouan; September 20, 1983 (age 43); Taiwan
Occupation(s)	Vocalist, songwriter
Years active	2006–present
Known for	Taiwanese Mandopop singer of Amis descent

Lisang Pacidal Koyouan (; born 20 September 1983), professionally recognized as A-Lin, is a Taiwanese vocalist and songwriter belonging to the Amis ethnic group. She launched her music career in February 2006 with the release of her debut album Lovelorn, Not Guilty under the Avex Taiwan label.

Career

At the age of 16, A-Lin was discovered while teaching children to sing "Amazing Grace" in the aftermath of the 1999 Jiji earthquake. Four years later, consistent performances at a bar led to her securing a recording contract.

Following her debut in 2006, A-Lin swiftly rose to commercial prominence and has been hailed as the next A-Mei, a leading aboriginal artist. Known by the moniker 天生歌姬 ("A Born Diva"), she acknowledges A-Mei as a significant inspiration and often performs covers of her songs. A-Lin has accumulated numerous accolades and enjoys widespread popularity throughout Mandarin-speaking regions.

Her international appearances include a sold-out concert in 2012 at Sydney Town Hall, where she performed alongside Xiao Yu and Shin, drawing audiences from various cities. In 2013, amid Avex Taiwan's withdrawal from the market due to declining sales, A-Lin ended her contract prematurely.

She then joined Sony Music Taiwan, releasing her inaugural album with them in December 2014, which garnered her a nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer—marking her fourth such nomination. In 2015, A-Lin participated in the third season of I Am a Singer, finishing sixth in the finale, an achievement that further boosted her visibility and career trajectory.

Style

Although A-Lin classifies herself as a Contralto, she boasts an impressive vocal range extending over two octaves, comparable to that of Amanda Seyfried. During a concert held in Auckland, New Zealand, illness affected her falsetto capabilities. Additionally, she has rendered "Remember" by A-Mei using infantile speech.

Personal life

A-Lin is the youngest member of a Roman Catholic family with strong musical roots. Her elder sister, Luji Huang—a Taiwanese model and singer—participated in Taiwan's Super Star competition in 2013 and later competed in 'The Most Beautiful Harmonies' contest in 2015 following A-Lin's appearance on I Am A Singer. The family also includes an older brother, and A-Lin's cousin-in-law acts as both her fitness trainer and guitarist. Early academic achievements bolstered A-Lin’s self-confidence, motivating her to enter a 'Singing Strength Elite Rivalry Competition' where she performed Sandy Lam's "At Least You Are Still There," solidifying her ambitions as a professional singer. She has commended contemporary talent shows such as Million Star for offering accessible opportunities to new artists.

On 1 July 2007, A-Lin married Huang Kan-lin, a well-known Taiwanese baseball player. The couple has one daughter named Huang Qiaoyu. Huang’s initial romantic gesture involved requesting LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I Live" during a pub visit in Tainan despite language differences. He later successfully proposed with a recorded song titled "愛情問怎麼走 (How Love Will Go)."

Discography

Studio albums

Lovelorn, Not Guilty (2006)
Diva (2008)
Before, After (2009)
Loneliness Is Not the Hardest Part (2010)
We Will Be Better (2011)
Happiness, And Then (2012)
Guilt (2014)
A-Lin (2017)
Link (2022)

Film

Year	English Title	Original Title	Role	Remarks
2018	More than Blue	比悲傷更悲傷的故事	Herself	Cameo appearance

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Outcome
2007	18th Golden Melody Awards	Best New Artist	Lovelorn, Not Guilty	Template:Nom
2009	20th Golden Melody Awards	Best Mandarin Female Singer	A Born Diva	Template:Nom
2010	Jade Solid Gold Song Awards	Most Popular Mandarin Song	Before, After	Template:Won
2011	22nd Golden Melody Awards	Best Mandarin Female Singer	Loneliness Is Not the Hardest Part	Template:Nom
2012	23rd Golden Melody Awards	Best Mandarin Female Singer	We Will Be Better	Template:Nom
2015	26th Golden Melody Awards	Best Mandarin Female Singer	Guilt	Template:Nom
2023	34th Golden Melody Awards	Best Mandarin Female Singer	LINK	Template:Won

External links

Official Sina Weibo Account of A-Lin