Paula Fernandes facts for kids
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Paula Fernandes
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| Birth name | Paula Fernandes de Souza |
| Born | August 28, 1984 |
| Origin | Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Brazil |
Paula Fernandes de Souza is a famous Brazilian singer and songwriter. She was born on August 28, 1984, in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais. Paula has won several Latin Grammy Awards for her music. She is known for her unique blend of country, pop, and traditional Brazilian sounds.
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Paula Fernandes: Her Early Life and Music Journey
Paula Fernandes grew up on a farm in Sete Lagoas, Brazil, with her parents and younger brother. When she was 18, she moved to Belo Horizonte to study Geography in college.
Starting Her Singing Career
Paula began singing at a very young age, when she was just eight years old. She released her first album, called Paula Fernandes, in 1993. Two years later, in 1995, she released her second album, Ana Rayo. This album was inspired by a popular Brazilian TV show called A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão.
In 2005, one of her songs, "Ave Maria Natureza", became a theme song for another TV show, América. That same year, she released the album Canções do Vento Sul. This album earned her a nomination for the Best Popular Singer Award in Brazil. In 2007, Paula even released an English album called Dust in the Wind, which had an American western style.
Rising to Fame
Paula's song "Jeito de Mato" from her 2009 album, Pássaro de Fogo, was used in the TV show Paraíso. Her version of "Quando a Chuva Passar" also became the main theme for the TV show Escrito nas Estrelas.
In October 2010, Paula released her first DVD. She became even more famous after appearing on two special TV shows in Brazil: the Roberto Carlos end-of-year show and Show da Virada on New Year's Eve. Her live album, Paula Fernandes – Ao Vivo, released in 2011, was the best-selling album that year. Paula also became known across Latin America when she sang with Juanes on his 2012 album MTV Unplugged.
Awards and Collaborations
Paula Fernandes has been nominated for and won several Latin Grammy Awards. Her 2013 album Multishow ao Vivo – Um Ser Amor was nominated for Best Sertaneja Music Album. The title song, "Um Ser Amor", was also nominated for Best Brazilian Song.
In 2016, Paula won her first Latin Grammy Award for her album Amanhecer. She won a second Latin Grammy in 2020 for her album Origens (Ao Vivo em Sete Lagoas), which was recorded live in her hometown.
Paula has sung duets with many famous artists from around the world. These include Michael Bolton, Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, Shania Twain, and Taylor Swift. She has also toured internationally, performing for over 500,000 people in many countries like Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Portugal.
Paula Fernandes: Her Music Albums
Paula Fernandes has released many successful albums throughout her career.
Studio Albums
- Canções do Vento Sul (2005)
- Dust in the Wind (2007)
- Pássaro de Fogo (2009)
- Meus Encantos (2012)
- Amanhecer (2015)
- 11:11 (2023)
Live Albums
- Paula Fernandes: Ao Vivo (2011)
- Multishow Ao Vivo: Um Ser Amor (2013)
- Amanhecer Ao Vivo (2016)
- Origens (Ao Vivo em Sete Lagoas) (2019)
Popular Songs (Singles)
Some of Paula Fernandes' most well-known songs include:
- "Pássaro de Fogo" (2009)
- "Jeito de Mato" (2009)
- "Pra Você" (2011)
- "Eu Sem Você" (2012)
- "Um Ser Amor" (2013)
- "You're Still the One" (duet with Shania Twain) (2014)
- "Piração" (2016)
- "Juntos" (2019)
Awards and Recognitions
Paula Fernandes has received several important awards for her music.
Latin Grammy Awards
- In 2011, she was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Sertaneja Music Album for Ao Vivo.
- In 2012, her album Meus Encantos was nominated for Best Sertaneja Music Album.
- In 2014, Multishow Ao Vivo – Um Ser Amor was nominated for Best Sertaneja Music Album, and "Um Ser Amor" was nominated for Best Brazilian Song.
- In 2016, she won the Latin Grammy for Best Sertaneja Music Album for Amanhecer.
- In 2019, Hora Certa was nominated for Best Sertaneja Music Album.
- In 2020, she won her second Latin Grammy for Best Sertaneja Music Album for Origens (Ao Vivo em Sete Lagoas).
See also
In Spanish: Paula Fernandes para niños
