Cristiano Araújo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cristiano Araújo
Araújo in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Cristiano de Melo Araújo
Born	(1986-01-24)January 24, 1986 Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Died	June 24, 2015(2015-06-24) (aged 29) Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Genres	Sertanejo, arrocha
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1995–2015
Labels	Som Livre
Associated acts	Jorge & Mateus, Leonardo, Bruno & Marrone, Thaeme & Thiago, Luan Santana, Israel Novaes, Eduardo Costa, Ian Thomas, Gusttavo Lima

Cristiano de Melo Araújo (born January 24, 1986 – died June 24, 2015) was a famous Brazilian singer and songwriter.

He was well-known for his hit songs like "Efeitos" (2011), "Você mudou" (2012), "Maus bocados" (2013), "Cê que sabe," and "É com ela que eu estou" (both from 2014). After his album Efeitos in 2011 and a live album/DVD Ao Vivo em Goiânia in 2012, he released his solo studio album Continua in 2013. In 2014, he released his third live album, In The Cities – Ao Vivo em Cuiabá. Cristiano Araújo was signed to the Brazilian Som Livre record label.

Cristiano Araújo's Music Journey

Starting His Career

Cristiano Araújo grew up in Goiás, Brazil, and loved sertanejo music from a young age. His family was very musical, with four generations of singers and musicians. His parents, João Reis and Zenaide Melo, really helped him follow his dream of becoming a musician. They even bought him his first guitar when he was just 6 years old!

By the time he was 9, Cristiano was already performing in public shows. At 10, he started writing his own songs. When he was 13, he recorded his first music collection (called an EP). He even performed it on a popular Brazilian TV show called "Festival do Faustão." His music quickly became popular, reaching No. 6 on the local charts. He was then asked to put one of his songs on a special CD for "young talents," which helped him become known across the country.

Singing with His Sister

As a teenager, Cristiano kept appearing on TV shows and at big events. When he was 17, he formed a music duo with his twin sister, Ana Cristina. For the next six years, they recorded many songs and performed together. However, they mostly became known in their local area and didn't achieve big success across the country.

Going Solo

In 2010, at 24 years old, Cristiano Araújo decided to start a solo career. He had bigger plans for his music! He began performing with famous sertanejo artists and duos to get ready for his own live CD and DVD.

In early 2011, he released his first solo album, Efeitos. This album featured other popular artists like Gusttavo Lima, Humberto & Ronaldo, and Jorge from the famous duo Jorge & Mateus. With a lot of encouragement from his long-time friend Jorge, Cristiano decided to go on a country-wide tour. At the busiest time of his tour, he performed about 20 shows every month to huge, sold-out crowds. In just one year (2011–2012), he performed 117 shows!

Because of all his new fame, Cristiano was invited to the popular talk show Domingão do Faustão. This opened doors for him to perform at big Brazilian events, like the Sertanejo Pop Festival in 2012. After that, he released a live album and DVD called Ao Vivo em Goiânia. This album included collaborations with well-known acts such as Bruno e Marrone, Fernando & Sorocaba, and Israel & Rodolffo. In 2013, he released his first studio album, Continua.

In 2014, he released his last DVD, titled In The Cities. This was recorded live in Cuiabá, Brazil. The show had a huge stage with over 40 tons of equipment and the latest technology. A special app was even launched for the event, allowing the audience to interact directly. The recording of this big show also featured a special guest, the international artist Ian Thomas, who was only 17 years old at the time.

Sad Passing

Cristiano Araújo, who was 29, and his girlfriend, Allana Moraes, 19, passed away in a car accident on June 24, 2015. The accident happened early in the morning when the car they were in went off the road and rolled over on a highway in Goiás, Brazil. Cristiano was returning from a show when the accident occurred. He was taken to a hospital but sadly did not survive. Allana passed away at the scene.

A public wake was held on the same day so fans could say goodbye. Both Cristiano and Allana were buried the next day in the same cemetery.

Music Albums and Songs

Albums

Studio albums

Live albums

Singles

Concert Tours

• 2011–2012: Efeitos Tour
• 2013–2014: Continua Tour
• 2014: In The USA Tour
• 2014: Europe Tour
• 2014–2015: In The Cities Tour

See also

In Spanish: Cristiano Araújo para niños