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A-Mei
Born
Kulilay Amit

(1972-08-09) August 9, 1972 (age 54)
Beinan, Taitung, Taiwan
Occupation(s)Vocalist, music producer
Years active1996–present
Known forMandopop singer, advocate for Taiwanese indigenous visibility and LGBT rights

Kulilay Amit (; born 9 August 1972), professionally recognized as A-Mei, is a Taiwanese vocalist and music producer of Puyuma heritage. Since her debut in 1996, she has emerged as a prominent figure in the Mandopop industry, celebrated for promoting the visibility of Taiwanese indigenous communities and championing LGBT rights alongside gender equality. Often referred to as the "Queen of Mandopop" and the "Pride of Taiwan," A-Mei's enduring career, adaptability, and impact have established her as a cultural icon within the Sinophone sphere.

Originally from Beinan, Taitung, Taiwan, she moved to Taipei at age 20. Her first album, Sisters (1996), achieved sales exceeding one million copies in Taiwan. The subsequent album Bad Boy (1997) became the top-selling album across Taiwan. Albums that followed—Holding Hands (1998), Can I Hug You, Lover? (1999), and Regardless (2000)—also garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success. After experiencing a downturn in sales related to political tensions across the Taiwan Strait in 2004, she made a strong comeback with I Want Happiness? (2006).

A-Mei has received the Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Female Singer three times for her albums Truth (2001), Amit (2009), and Faces of Paranoia (2014). With sales surpassing 50 million records, she holds the title of Taiwan’s highest-selling female artist. In 2002, Time magazine listed her among Asia’s 20 most influential individuals. Forbes Asia recognized her in their 2017 "Charity Heroes List." Throughout her career, she has embarked on eight concert tours, including the widely attended Utopia World Tour (2015–2017), which drew over 2.5 million fans.

1972–1995: Early life and musical origins

Born on 9 August 1972 within the Tamalakaw tribe of the Puyuma people in Beinan, Taitung, Taiwan, A-Mei’s indigenous name is Kulilay Amit, also spelled Gulilai Amit. She was the seventh child among nine siblings in a family facing significant financial hardship. Due to economic struggles, her father initially intended to place A-Mei and her younger sister Saya Chang up for adoption; however, their mother concealed them in mountainous areas to prevent this separation. Although they remained together, poverty continued to shape A-Mei’s early life challenges.

Despite lacking formal vocal training, A-Mei developed an early enthusiasm for singing, drawing inspiration from tribal melodies and late-night radio broadcasts featuring English-language songs. She frequently arranged makeshift performances with local children using flashlights as stage lighting. Beyond music, she demonstrated athletic talent by earning a second-degree black belt in taekwondo and representing her elementary school in various competitions.

In 1992, A-Mei relocated from Taitung to Taipei where she worked in a restaurant and sold clothing before entering the entertainment field through participation in the televised "Five Lights Singing Contest." After an initial defeat in the finals, encouragement from her father motivated her to compete again; she ultimately won first place in 1994. Tragically, her father passed away before witnessing this achievement, which she later commemorated through her music—most notably on her 2009 album released under her birth name Amit.

Following her victory at the Five Lights Awards, A-Mei was invited by Japan Asia Airways to perform during their "World Music Tour" in Tokyo. After losing her father, she revitalized her passion for music by joining a rock band named "Relax," performing at local pubs throughout 1995. These performances attracted the attention of Taiwanese producer Chang Yu-sheng and Forward Music’s executive Chang Hsiao-yen, culminating in a recording contract with Forward Music signed in March 1996.

1996–1997: Early Career, Sisters, and Bad Boy

Following her contract with Forward Music, A-Mei appeared on Chang Yu-sheng's 1996 album Red Passion, performing the duet "The One Who Loved Me Most, Hurt Me The Most." In November 1996, she attracted further recognition by singing "I'm a Dreamer on Air," the theme song for Taiwan's UFO Radio. On 13 December 1996, she launched her debut album Sisters, produced under Chang's mentorship. Despite Forward Music’s initial apprehensions about how her indigenous background might affect sales amid widespread discrimination, A-Mei confidently embraced her heritage as the first mainstream Taiwanese pop singer to do so.

Defying expectations, Sisters remained at the top of Taiwan's IFPI chart for nine straight weeks, moving 1.21 million copies domestically and four million throughout Asia. The album’s unexpected success caught Forward Music off guard, as they had not even submitted it for consideration at the 8th Golden Melody Awards. Popular tracks such as "You Don't Want Anything," "Released," "Cut Love," and the title song incorporated Puyuma musical influences and featured family members in the chorus, enriching its cultural authenticity. Sisters ranked as Taiwan’s fourth best-selling album and placed tenth on the "200 Best Taiwanese Popular Music Albums" list.

On 17 May 1997, Billboard Magazine recognized A-Mei as Asia's most popular singer. Her sophomore album, Bad Boy, released on 7 June 1997 with Chang’s continued production involvement, also dominated Taiwan’s IFPI chart for nine weeks. It sold a record-breaking 1.38 million copies in Taiwan and over six million across Asia, solidifying her position as a leading artist on the continent. The album produced enduring hits including "Bad Boy," "Can't Cry," "Whenever I Think About You," "Dancing Alone," and "Listen to the Sea," which remain staples in major music contests.

A-Mei supported Bad Boy through her 1998 concert tour. The album earned nominations for Album of the Year and Best Mandarin Female Singer at the Golden Melody Awards. Tragically, her manager Chang passed away in November 1997 after a coma caused by a car accident. During his hospitalization, she released the tribute single "Listen to You, Listen to Me."

On 29 December 1997, she issued You Make Me Free Make Me Fly!, featuring tracks from her upcoming tour. This album shipped 800,000 units in Taiwan and four million across Asia, maintaining her commercial success and strengthening her influence within the regional music industry.

1998–1999: Holding Hands, Can I Hug You, Lover?, and A-Mei New Century Collection

In January 1998, A-Mei embarked on her first solo concert tour spanning Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Her debut major ticketed concert, A-Mei Live in Concert 1998, established a Taiwanese record for the shortest interval between debut and a large-scale concert—just one year and 28 days—and became the fastest-selling concert in Taiwan over the previous decade, with sold-out shows in Taipei and Kaohsiung. Her performances at Singapore Indoor Stadium also sold out swiftly, setting new records by selling out within eight to ten hours.

Her growing prominence led to an invitation from Japanese broadcaster NHK to represent Taiwan at the "Asia Live Dream" event in February 1998. On 12 October that year, she released her fourth studio album, Holding Hands, which included posthumous contributions from mentor Chang Yu-sheng as well as collaborations with Taiwanese singer-songwriter David Tao. The album achieved over 790,000 sales within its first month—earning RIT certification—and ultimately reached 1.1 million copies sold in Taiwan and four million throughout Asia. It received a Golden Melody Award nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer. Additionally, she won Best Theme Song at the Star Awards 1998 for "I Do Not Mind," featured as the opening theme of the TV drama Rising Expectations. To ring in the new year, she held the "Sisters Acting, Singing and Partying Through 1999" concert in Taipei.

In January 1999, A-Mei became Sprite’s ambassador across Sinophone markets with her song "Give Me Feelings," filmed in Shanghai. By this point, she had amassed over thirty awards since her debut and surpassed ten million cumulative album sales. MTV honored her work as the best Mandarin album of the previous year. She secured the Gold Award for Female Singer at Hong Kong's Ultimate Song Chart Awards and received the Asia Pacific Music Award at the Top Ten Golden Songs Awards—the only non-Hong Kong native to earn both distinctions.

Her EP Feel, released on 20 April 1999, sold 180,000 copies and became Taiwan’s top-selling mini-album. On 8 June, her fifth studio album Can I Hug You, Lover? capitalized on anticipation from her Mei Li 99 concert tour; it sold over half a million copies during its first week and led Taiwan’s IFPI charts for eleven consecutive weeks—surpassing her previous record. The album recorded sales of 1.18 million copies domestically and exceeded eight million across Asia, marking it as her highest-selling Asian release to date and garnering another Golden Melody nomination.

The Mei Li 99 Asia tour covered cities including Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and multiple venues across Taiwan. She was the first Taiwanese artist to perform at Shanghai Stadium before an audience nearing 80,000—the largest concert crowd ever there—and broke attendance records at Beijing Workers' Stadium with over 60,000 tickets sold. At Hong Kong’s now-defunct Kai Tak Airport venue, she held two sold-out concerts totaling more than 50,000 attendees—the first Taiwanese performer to achieve this feat. At Taipei Municipal Stadium, she remains unique as the only female artist to have filled nearly 50,000 seats by opening the entire venue. Other significant concerts took place at Taitung County Stadium and Singapore National Stadium (with all 35,000 tickets sold). In total, the tour comprised fourteen shows attracting around half a million spectators.

By late 1999, international media coined her popularity phenomenon as the "A-Mei syndrome." She was also the first Taiwanese artist featured on Asia Weekly’s cover and regarded as a potential heir to Teresa Teng’s influence in mainland China. In September that year, A-Mei performed "Love, Never Disappears," composed by Wang Leehom to honor victims of the Chi-Chi earthquake; proceeds from that Singapore concert were donated to relief efforts. In December, she shared a stage with Jacky Cheung at the 36th Golden Horse Awards ceremony. Her collective strength earned recognition among Huasheng Magazine’s “Top Ten Chinese Voice Figures” of 1999.

On 28 December 1999, A-Mei released her greatest hits compilation A-Mei New Century Collection, which shipped 410,000 copies in Taiwan and three million across Asia—becoming Taiwan’s best-selling female artist compilation of the new millennium. She concluded the year by participating in two New Year’s Eve concerts held in Taipei City.

2000: China Ban and Regardless

A-Mei commenced the year 2000 with notable momentum. In January, she lent her voice to Sprite's new commercial track in Chinese, titled "I Want to Fly (我要飛)." That same month, the American publication Details featured both A-Mei and Taiwan's Shu Qi in its Millennium "International Ecstasy List," branding A-Mei as "China's Madonna." On February 4, she delivered a performance of "Give Me Feelings (给我感觉)" at the esteemed CCTV Spring Festival Gala, an opportunity seldom extended to artists. This appearance significantly boosted her popularity across mainland China. Subsequently, on February 28, she became the first Taiwanese singer interviewed by CNN, which recognized her as the "Asian Music Ambassador" for breaking barriers amid strained cross-strait relations.

In March 2000, A-Mei staged two concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum accompanied by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, showcasing songs in various languages. These live performances were later issued on April 14 as the album Time to Say Goodbye, A-Mei Hong Kong Live.

However, controversy arose on May 20 when she performed the Republic of China's national anthem during Chen Shui-bian's presidential inauguration. This act prompted backlash from the People's Republic of China, resulting in a ban that prevented her from entering mainland China until July 2001. Due to pressure from Beijing, Sprite terminated its endorsement contract with her, and Chinese contemporary hit radio stations temporarily ceased broadcasting her music.

Despite these obstacles, A-Mei released her seventh studio album, Regardless, on December 5, 2000. This marked her final original work under Forward Music and achieved significant commercial success—selling over 360,000 copies in Taiwan and exceeding one million across Asia. The album stands as one of Taiwan’s top-selling records of the 21st century and garnered her a Golden Melody Award nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer at the 12th Golden Melody Awards. To support Regardless, she held a concert in Taipei’s Nangang District on release day and conducted media events in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Additionally, she performed at a New Year's Eve concert in Taipei on December 31.

2001–2003: Transition to Warner Music, Truth, Fever, and Brave

In January 2001, A-Mei became the sole Taiwanese artist featured on the cover of Newsweek Asia with the headline "Pop & Politics." After signing with Warner Music Taiwan in June 2001, she recorded the Mandarin version of Faith Hill's "There You'll Be," serving as the theme song for the film Pearl Harbor. That August, she performed at the opening ceremony of the 2001 Summer Universiade in Beijing before an audience of 80,000. On September 7, Forward Music released Journey, a compilation consisting of previously unreleased tracks from her time with the label; it sold over 100,000 copies in Taiwan and reached one million sales across Asia.

Her debut Warner album, Truth, was launched on October 29, 2001. It sold more than 200,000 copies domestically and achieved 1.6 million sales throughout Asia. Singles such as "Remember" and "Hate That I Love You" became frequently featured selections in televised singing contests. To promote this album, A-Mei organized a complimentary concert at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall attended by over 30,000 fans and embarked on a North American tour in December that included a record-setting solo show in Toronto. The tour concluded with an autograph session in Silicon Valley where she was honored with the "Outstanding Artist Award from Cross-Strait and Three Places."

In 2002, A-Mei earned the Best Mandarin Female Singer award at the 13th Golden Melody Awards for Truth, following four consecutive nominations. She also presented a showcase entitled "Best of Asia" during the ceremony. That year, Time Magazine recognized her as one of its 25 Asian Heroes. On August 30, she unveiled her tenth studio album Fever, which moved over 180,000 units within Taiwan and sold two million copies throughout Asia. The album received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Mandarin Female Singer. In August, she initiated her third concert tour—the A-Class Entertainment World Tour—covering locations including Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the United States. She was also awarded the MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist Taiwan and appeared again on Asia Weekly’s cover spotlighting her influence in fostering cross-strait musical connections. According to a Star News survey, she was voted teenagers' favorite female idol in Taiwan.

During the SARS outbreak in 2003, A-Mei participated in the charity single "Hand in Hand," collaborating with prominent artists such as Jay Chou and Jolin Tsai. In June that year, she endorsed the Korean PC game "A3," securing a lucrative deal worth tens of millions. On June 27, she released Brave, an album that did not receive a Golden Melody nomination but still sold approximately 170,000 copies domestically and reached sales of 1.6 million across Asia. She starred as the lead character in the film Brave and performed its theme song—which won recognition as a favored gay love song that year. The commercial success of Brave led to three major summer concerts sponsored by her label at prominent venues including Taitung's Seaside Park. The latter half of 2003 saw ongoing stops on her world tour across Malaysia, southern Chinese cities, Connecticut, and Las Vegas. In November, she took part in an all-star tribute concert honoring her late mentor Chang Yu-sheng.

2004–2005: Maybe Tomorrow, sales downturn, and studies in Boston

During the MTV Asia Awards 2004, A-Mei secured the Favorite Artist Taiwan title for the second occasion on Valentine's Day 2004. In April of that year, she was honored with a World Peace Music Award for her efforts in promoting indigenous culture and her impact within the Sinophone community, becoming the first Taiwanese artist to receive this distinction. On 12 June 2004, she became the center of an international dispute when a concert scheduled in Hangzhou was canceled amid protests accusing her of supporting Taiwanese independence. Organizers cited concerns over safety as the reason for withdrawing her performance. Upon returning to Taiwan, she encountered criticism from pro-Taiwanese pride factions and political figures, including former Vice President Annette Lu. Premier Yu Shyi-kun addressed misunderstandings surrounding his comments about A-Mei, stressing that media outlets had misrepresented his statements. A-Mei publicly distanced herself from political affiliations, urging the press to cease sensationalizing her remarks and advocating for harmony and compassion.

Despite these difficulties, she held a charity concert in Taipei on 22 July 2004 to aid those affected by Typhoon Mindulle, focusing especially on indigenous communities; entry required a donation of US$30. Later, on 31 July, she performed to a large audience in Beijing despite facing intense pressure from protest groups.

Her album Maybe Tomorrow, released on 21 September 2004, featured two songs she personally composed. It received a nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer at the 16th Golden Melody Awards, while its music video "Love Is The Only Way" was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year. The video’s depiction of a same-sex wedding kiss generated controversy and led to its ban on mainland Chinese broadcasts. Although initially well-received, the album quickly lost momentum due to its unconventional approach within Mandarin pop music and sold approximately 80,000 copies in Taiwan—her lowest sales to date—resulting in a commercial disappointment. These setbacks prompted A-Mei to contemplate withdrawing from the music scene; by the end of 2004, she intended to pursue studies abroad in Boston.

In 2004, A-Mei was distinguished as the sole Chinese artist featured on the cover of the UK's NME, where Maybe Tomorrow was praised as the 'Best British Album of the New Century,' surpassing prominent bands such as Oasis and Coldplay.

In January 2005, she took part in a charity event in Hong Kong supporting victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. The following month, she enrolled in a three-month language course at Boston University's Center for English Language & Orientation Programs—a decision motivated by self-exploration rather than avoidance. After returning to Taiwan, she performed at Ni Min-jan's memorial service and was chosen as Taiwan's delegate for "Mass Culture and Entertainment" in Discovery Channel's "Portraits Taiwan" documentary series. Serving as an ambassador for Taiwanese World Vision International, she traveled to southern Sudan in mid-2005. Additionally, she participated in Jackie Chan’s Shanghai racing charity event in September and became the first singer to perform at Taipei Arena during a national women's charity function in October. In November, A-Mei's critically acclaimed live performance at the 42nd Golden Horse Awards marked her resurgence following a brief period of decline.

2006–2007: Revival in Sales, Renewed Fame, I Want Happiness? and Star

On 17 February 2006, A-Mei unveiled her thirteenth studio album, I Want Happiness?, with Eric Chen as producer, highlighting her clear and straightforward vocal delivery. The album saw nearly 100,000 pre-orders on its initial day. Popular tracks such as the title song and "Hostage (人質)" gained significant popularity in karaoke venues and televised singing competitions. This release marked a commercial resurgence, achieving sales of 160,000 copies in Taiwan and surpassing two million units sold throughout Asia, including 960,000 copies in mainland China within six months. The album also earned her a nomination for Best Female Mandarin Singer at the Golden Melody Awards. On 27 May 2006, she held a ticketed concert in Las Vegas that sold out all 7,000 seats. In June, A-Mei performed during the closing ceremony of the 17th Golden Melody Awards. Later that year in December, she produced the musical In Love with Carmen at Taipei Arena, which featured guest appearances by Singaporean artist A-do and emerging Taiwanese singer A-Lin.

In April 2007, EMI Taiwan secured A-Mei under a three-year contract for three albums valued at NT$150 million, positioning her as the highest-paid female vocalist in the region. Her fourteenth studio album, Star, was released on 3 August 2007 and received widespread critical praise along with three Golden Melody Award nominations: Best Mandarin Album, Best Female Mandarin Singer, and Song of the Year for "A Moment (一眼瞬間)," a duet with Jam Hsiao. The album dominated Taiwan's G-Music charts for four consecutive weeks and sold over 130,000 copies domestically and 1.7 million across Asia. To commemorate its success, a concert held on 9 September 2007 at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf attracted an audience of 30,000—a record attendance for that location. Later in September, she performed at the Asia Song Festival in Seoul to favorable reviews and became the first Taiwanese artist to be interviewed by Reuters.

In October 2007, A-Mei took on the role of "Rainbow Ambassador" for Taiwan Pride, openly endorsing LGBTQ+ supporters and embracing individuals living with HIV during her stage appearances. November marked the launch of her fourth solo concert series, the Star World Tour, which spanned multiple countries including Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Canada, and the United States.

2008–2010: Turandot and Amit

In February 2008, A-Mei filmed the music video for "Forever Friends", the official theme for the 2008 Olympics, on location at the Forbidden City. Between March and May of that year, she toured Japan starring in the opera Turandot, produced by Joe Hisaishi and directed by Amon Miyamoto. Despite language challenges, she completed 59 consecutive performances across major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, all receiving positive acclaim. Following the devastating 2008 Sichuan earthquake, she donated NT$5 million from earnings generated by eleven shows to support relief efforts.

At the 19th Golden Melody Awards, A-Mei was nominated in five categories and showcased her "Amit" pop punk persona during her performance. The Star World Tour concluded in March 2009 at Taipei Arena after a total of 20 concerts across 13 cities, attracting an audience of around 500,000 people. She became the first Chinese artist to hold five back-to-back concerts with a unified theme at this venue.

Her fifteenth studio album titled Amit, released on 26 June 2009 under her indigenous name, represented a stylistic shift toward hard rock while exploring topics including inner conflicts, familial loss, human sexuality, female empowerment, and homosexuality. The album topped Taiwan's G-Music charts for three nonconsecutive weeks with sales exceeding 120,000 copies locally and over 1.3 million throughout Asia. On 5 September that year, she was appointed spokesperson for the 2009 Summer Deaflympics held in Taipei and performed its theme song.

In November 2009, A-Mei initiated her fifth concert tour named Amit First Tour with stops in Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. By March 2010, she secured a high-profile endorsement deal as spokesperson for Coca-Cola Taiwan. At the 21st Golden Melody Awards, Amit won six awards—making her the most decorated artist at that ceremony—marking her first major Golden Melody victories since receiving Best Female Mandarin Singer for Truth in 2002.

2011–2013: R U Watching Me? and AMeiZING World Tour

In January 2011, The Biography Channel (currently FYI) aired a special feature on A-Mei, reaching an audience of over 67 million viewers across 23 countries. This program explored her career resurgence following her studies in the United States in 2005 and highlighted her evolution into the persona of Amit. She made history as the first Taiwanese artist to be spotlighted. By March 2011, A-Mei had renewed her endorsement deal with Coca-Cola Company for their 125th anniversary campaign, personally creating a limited edition commemorative bottle design. On April 23, 2011, she released the album R U Watching Me?, a project that took three years to complete.[1] The album achieved sales exceeding 65,000 copies in Taiwan,[2] ranking as the fifth best-selling album in Taiwan that year.[3] This work earned her a nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer at the Golden Melody Award.[4] In May of the same year, CNN featured A-Mei once more on TalkAsia, where she discussed her professional journey and image reinvention.[5] By June, she topped a Forbes list of "The 25 Most Famous Taiwanese in Mainland China," outshining numerous political and corporate leaders.[6] At the 22nd Golden Melody Awards, she delivered a performance of "My Dearest Music Master."[7] That month also saw the release of an updated version of her album titled R U Watching Me Our Celebration Edition alongside the "COCA COLA Happy 125 Years A-Mei Live" concert held at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, which drew an audience of approximately 30,000 attendees.[8]

September 2011 marked the commencement of A-Mei's sixth major concert tour, named the AMeiZING World Tour, celebrating her fifteenth anniversary since debut. The tour kicked off in Chengdu, China, and featured a total of 59 performances spanning Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.[9] During her London engagement, she became the first female Chinese-language singer to headline a large-scale solo concert at The O2 Arena, breaking ground for Taiwanese pop artists in the European market.[10] In July 2013, she served as a judge on the second season of Chinese talent competition The Voice of China (season 2), alongside Wang Feng, Na Ying, and Harlem Yu.[11] Later that December, A-Mei organized and financed a free outdoor concert at Huashan 1914 Creative Park advocating for same-sex marriage legalization, investing over three million in production expenses.[12][13]

2014–2019: EMI / Universal Music, Faces of Paranoia, Amit 2 and Story Thief

In January 2014, Element Magazine in Singapore recognized A-Mei as one of Asia's Gay Equality Heroes. After Universal Music Group acquired EMI, the latter became one of Universal's labels. By June 2014, A-Mei had signed with EMI Taiwan and was appointed as the chief brand officer. The label also brought on board artists such as Show Lo and Rainie Yang. On 2 July 2014, she released her fourteenth studio album, Faces of Paranoia, which secured nominations for Best Mandarin Female Singer and Song of the Year at the Golden Melody Awards, ultimately winning Best Mandarin Female Singer. A summer concert at Taichung’s Fulfillment Amphitheater sold out its 6,000 tickets immediately, prompting the opening of the lawn area to accommodate an extra 30,000 fans.

In October 2014, A-Mei graced the cover of Singapore’s Element Magazine, championing gay equality by displaying a rainbow flag.

April 2015 marked the launch of her seventh concert series, the Utopia World Tour, commencing at Taipei Arena where all 120,000 tickets sold out within minutes, setting a new record for solo performers in the Chinese music scene. The tour spanned 55 shows across Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States. On 4 April 2015, she released her fifteenth studio album titled Amit 2, which received five Golden Melody Award nominations including Best Mandarin Album and Song of the Year for "Matriarchy (母系社會)." In August that year, she appeared as a guest judge on The Voice of China (season 4). By October 2016, she featured on the variety program Sound of My Dream. December 2016 saw the commencement of her Utopia 2.0 Carnival World Tour celebrating two decades in music; this tour covered venues in Taiwan, Mainland China, Macau, Southeast Asia, Europe (Spain, Italy, UK), Canada, and the US.

On 15 January 2017, six concerts at Kaohsiung Arena sold a total of 66,000 tickets within eight minutes; two additional shows added another 22,000 tickets which were snapped up in just 45 seconds. These Kaohsiung performances generated an estimated box office revenue of approximately 200 million yuan alongside tourism revenue exceeding one billion yuan. To mark her debut anniversary on 12 December, she released her nineteenth studio album Story Thief, backed by a promotional investment of 50 million. The album revisited her hallmark themes centered on sisterly affection and quickly sold out its initial batch of 30,000 copies. It dominated leading physical sales charts as well as digital and radio rankings and became Taiwan’s top-selling female vocalist release for the year.

The Utopia World Tour concluded on 30 December 2017 in Shanghai after setting a record with 104 concerts—the highest number ever held by a Chinese or Taiwanese female artist. In May 2018, Story Thief earned six Golden Melody Award nominations and won Best Music Video for "Left Behind (身後)," directed by Lo Ging-zim. That same video also garnered a Red Dot Design Award and a MAMA Award for Best MV Director.

On 6 September 2018 at Italy’s Celebrity Fight Night gala, A-Mei performed "If Only" alongside tenor Andrea Bocelli in Italian, English, and Chinese; this track was included on Bocelli’s album Sì, released in October. At December’s Migu Music Awards that year, she received accolades for Best Album of the Year with Story Thief, Most Appealing Singer, and Top 10 Songs for "Full Name (連名帶姓)." By this point,Story Thief had sold more than 8.25 million copies across 2017 and 2018.

During New Year’s Eve celebrations in Taipei City at the end of 2018,A-Mei delivered fifteen timeless hits to an audience that gave a television rating peak of 4.78%, earning widespread praise online. Throughout these years,Story Thief continued as Taiwan’s leading female artist album in sales for two consecutive years.

Discography

Concert tours

  • Sister Power World Tour (1998)
  • Mei Li 99 World Tour (1999)
  • A-Class Entertainment World Tour (2002–2006)
  • Star World Tour (2007–2009)
  • Amit First World Tour (2009–2010)
  • Ameizing World Tour (2011–2013)
  • Utopia World Tour (2015–2017)
  • ASMR World Tour (2022–2025)

Collaborations

See also

External links

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