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Andranik Madadian
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Andy at a Washington, D.C. concert, January 2009
Background information
Native name
آندرانیک مددیان
Անդրանիկ Մադադյան
Birth name Andranik Madadian
Also known as اندی
Անդի
Andy
Born (1958-04-22) April 22, 1958 (age 67)
Tehran, Iran
Genres Pop, dance-pop, rock, soft rock
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, actor
Instruments Guitar, bass guitar
Years active 1977–present
Labels Pars Video, Caltex, Taraneh Records, Avang Music, Cherokee Music Group
Associated acts Aghasi، Hossein Tohi, Shahram Shabpareh

Andranik Madadian (born April 22, 1958), known to his fans as Andy, is a famous singer, songwriter, and actor. He is from Armenia and Iran. Andy moved to the United States and now lives in Los Angeles. He sings in many languages, including Persian, Armenian, and English.

Andy's Music Journey

Starting with Andy & Kouros

Andy first became well-known when he teamed up with Kouros Shahmiri. They formed a popular music duo called Andy & Kouros. Together, they released four albums: Khastegary (1985), Parvaz (1987), Balla (1990), and Goodbye (1991).

The duo decided to go their separate ways in 1992. Both Andy and Kouros then started successful solo careers. They have reunited several times for special performances. For example, they performed together in 2002 and 2004 for sold-out crowds in San Jose, California. In 2009, Andy & Kouros went on a world tour. They also appeared in a music video by Farez, where they remade their hit song "Niloufar."

Andy's Solo Career

As a solo artist, Andy has released 16 albums. His most recent three songs have reached the top spot on music charts. In 2013, Andy was nominated for several awards at the World Music Awards. These included Best Male Artist and Best Entertainer of the Year.

The next year, he received the "Millennium" award at the Big Apple Music Awards in New York City. On January 17, 2020, Andy received a special honor. He was given the 2,684th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This made him the first Iranian artist to receive this award.

Working with Other Artists

Andy has also worked with many other famous musicians. On June 24, 2009, he recorded a song called "Stand by Me" with Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi. This song was made to show support for the people of Iran.

In 2014, Andy was part of a special song called We Hear Your Voice. This song brought together 15 international stars from 11 countries. Its goal was to encourage people to find common ground and work together for peace. In March 2016, Andy released a duet with La Toya Jackson called "Tehran." In April 2019, he released another duet, "Salama So Good," with Algerian singer Khaled. In January 2020, Andy released an English song called "The Good Fight." This song was featured in the movie "American Fighter."

Andy's Personal Life

Andy married his longtime girlfriend, artist Shani Rigsbee, on November 11, 2011. They started working and touring together around 1992. The couple supports charities that help people with cancer. They have performed together for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

Awards and Special Honors

On January 17, 2020, Andy received the 2,684th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This was a very special moment, as he was the first Iranian artist to get this honor. His star is located on Highland Avenue at 6810 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.

  • Best International Album, Armenian Music Awards (2004)
  • Best International Album, Armenian Music Awards (2006)

Music Albums

Albums with Kouros

Year Title Popular Songs
1985 Khastegary Three of Us
Madar
1987 Parvaz Chi Mishod
Restless
Niloufar
Topoli
1990 Balla Balla
Leila
Negah
Sheytoon Bala
Khodaye Asemoonha
Don't Go Away
1991 Goodbye Strange Love
Yasaman

Andy's Solo Albums

Year Title Popular Songs
1977 Future Features * Eshghe A Issar

* Walking in the Rain
* Today's Just Like Tomorrow

1992 Beegharar * Beegharar
* Entezar
* Dokhtar Irooni
* Sheytanat
* Ghasre Kaghazi
* Shabgard
1993 Laili * Yeh Roozi Tange Ghoroobe Asemoon
1994 Tanhaee * Tanhaee
* Cheshmaye Naaz
* Naaze Naaz
1996 Devoted * Sarsepordeh
* Dokhtare Bandar
* Tavalod
1998 Silk Road * Az Khod Gozashteh
* Orere Seero
* Melli Poosha
1999 Ghahremanane Vatan * Ghahremanane Vatan
1999 Nune * Chera Ashegh Shodam
2000 And My Heart... * Yalla
* Rayhan
2000 And My Heart... * Yalla
* Rayhan
* Hotel California
2001 Yaran
2002 Khalvate Man * Che Khoshgel Shodi
* Negahe Aval
* Shaghayegh
2003 Orere Seero * Orere Seero
* Garoun Garouneh
2004 Platinum * Aroosak
* Salame Asheghouneh
* Ghesseye Baran
2006 City of Angels * Mohem Nabood
* Gole Bandar
* Daram Miram Beh Tehran
2007 Airport * Foroudgah
* Salam
* Deltang
* Zamooneh
2021 Love Songs

Other Songs and Collaborations

Year Title Notes
2009 Stand by Me With Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi
2014 We Hear Your Voice A song for helping others, with 15 other artists
2014 Far and Away From the "Guardian Angel" Movie Soundtrack with Shani
2015 Parya khanoom Another song for helping others, with 15 other artists
2016 Tehran Duet With La Toya Jackson
2019 Salama So Good Duet with Algerian singer Khaled
2020 The Good Fight From the movie "American Fighter"

Videos and DVDs

  • The Journey
  • Orere Seero
  • Platinum
  • City of Angels
  • Balla!
  • Andy Live at the Kodak Theatre

Movies Andy Has Been In

Year Title Role
2003 Irangeles Andy
2003 House of Sand and Fog Wedding Singer
2005 The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam Ali Ben-Sabbah
2005 Our Yard 3 (Armenian: Մեր Բակը 3) Cameo
2010 Lost Journey: Lost Journey Mr.Zand
2013 Shirin in Love Andy

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See also

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