Quang Lê facts for kids

Quang Lê (born January 24, 1979) is a very popular Vietnamese-American singer. He is famous for singing traditional Vietnamese songs, especially those about the Vietnam War. Quang Lê is well-known in Vietnamese communities all over the world, from the United States to Australia and back in Vietnam. He became successful at a young age with hit songs like “Sương Trắng Miền Quê Ngoại” and “Đập Vỡ Cây Đàn”. Many famous Vietnamese songwriters have even written songs just for him to perform.

Early Life and Moving to America

Quang Lê was born in Huế, Vietnam, in 1979. His family comes from Central Vietnam. He speaks with a "Huế" accent, which is one of the main Vietnamese dialects. He is the third of six children, and he also has an adopted sister.

In 1990, when Quang Lê was 11, his family moved to the United States. They first lived in Missouri before settling in Orange County, California. Even though he loved singing from a young age, he didn't decide to become a professional singer until the year 2000.

Singing Career and Rise to Fame

Before he became famous on the Paris By Night stage, Quang Lê sang for a smaller music company called Ca Dao. He released three albums with them, singing traditional "Quê Hương" (homeland) songs. He even got to sing with the popular female singer Phi Nhung.

Quang Lê sent a video to Thúy Nga Productions, the company behind Paris By Night. After waiting two years, he was invited to perform on Paris by Night 66. This was a huge chance for him and helped him become one of the top singers in Vietnamese music. On this show, he sang “Thư Xuân Trên Rừng Cao”. Even though he was young, his voice and Huế accent made the audience notice him.

He was invited back for Paris By Night 68 and Paris By Night 69. His performance of “Sương Trắng Miền Quê Ngoại” on Paris By Night 69 made the Vietnamese community truly appreciate his talent. He even met the songwriter, Đinh Miên Vũ, who wrote a new song, “Hai Quê”, just for him.

Quang Lê's career took off quickly. He became a contracted singer for Thúy Nga Productions. His first solo album with them, “Sương Trắng Miền Quê Ngoại”, became a number one seller. He then released other popular albums like “Kẻ Ở Miền Xa” and “Xin Gọi Nhau Là Cố Nhân”.

He often sang duets with other singers. In Paris By Night 73, he teamed up with Ngọc Hạ. Their Huế accents made their song “Ai Ra Xứ Huế” very popular. They sang together again in Paris By Night 79 and Paris By Night 94.

Quang Lê also became known for singing emotional songs about mothers, especially in the special "Xuân" (Spring) shows. He sang “Xuân Này Con Về Mẹ Ở Đâu” in Paris By Night 76 and “Mừng Tuổi Mẹ” in Paris By Night 80.

His album “7000 Ðêm Góp Lại” helped him reach a younger audience. He sang traditional songs but also tried new styles. He sang with Như Quỳnh and Hương Thủy. He even added a modern "trance mix" to the song “Xin Đừng Trách Đa Đa”. He also sang romantic ballads like “Hãy Về Đây Bên Anh”, which attracted younger fans.

In Paris By Night 82, Quang Lê's cover of “Đập Vỡ Cây Đàn” was a big hit with both older and younger fans. This led to his next album, also called “Đập Vỡ Cây Đàn”. On this album, he sang with the famous singer Minh Tuyết, which was a unique pairing. He also explored a traditional southern Vietnamese music style called “Tan Co”.

In Paris By Night 88, Quang Lê sang “Đường Về Quê Hương” for a show dedicated to songwriter Lam Phuong. He showed a more mature side in his performance.

Paris By Night 90 was a special show for Vietnamese women. Quang Lê was part of a performance called “Lòng Mẹ Việt Nam”, singing about a mother's pain during wartime. He also started a very successful duet with Mai Thiên Vân in the song “Nước Non Ngàn Dặm Ra Đi”. Fans loved them together, and they sang again in Paris By Night 92 and Paris By Night 94.

Quang Lê released a "greatest hits" album called “Hai Quê: Platinum”. It included many of his popular songs from Paris By Night. He also sang with his idol, Y Lan, in Paris By Night 92, which was a dream come true for him.

In Paris By Night 93, Quang Lê surprised fans by doing a "Rumba" dance to the song “Biển Tình”. It was a different side of him, showing he could do more than just sing.

For Paris By Night's 25th anniversary shows (Paris By Night 94 and Paris By Night 95), Quang Lê was invited to sing in four songs. He sang with Ngọc Hạ, Mai Thiên Vân, and in a group song. His performance of “Tương Tư Nàng Ca Sĩ” was so popular that it led to a full album with the same name.

There were rumors that Quang Lê might leave Thúy Nga Productions, which worried many fans. However, he made a surprise return in Paris By Night 97, ending all the rumors and making his fans happy.

Music and Beliefs

Quang Lê is a devoted Buddhist. He often performs at Buddhist temples around the world, including in France and Australia. He even released a Buddhist music album called Giọt Nước Từ Bi in 2009, dedicated to Quan Âm, a figure in Buddhism.

Fun Facts About Quang Lê

• Quang Lê's older brother, Nguyen Lê, is also a singer.
• His favorite food is "Bún Bò Huế" (a Vietnamese noodle soup) made by his mother.

Paris by Night Appearances

Paris By Night 66: Người Tình & Quê Hương Thư Xuân Trên Rừng Cao - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 68: Nửa Vầng Trăng Liên Khúc Duy Khánh - Quang Lê, Tường Nguyên

Paris By Night 69: Song Ca Nợ Tình Sương Trắng Miền Quê Ngoại (nhạc Đinh Miên Vũ) - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 71: 20th Anniversary Kẻ Ở Miền Xa - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 72: Tiếng Hát Từ Nhịp Tim Cô Hàng Xóm - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 73: The Best Of Duets (song Ca Đặc Biệt) Ai Ra Xứ Huế - Quang Lê, Ngọc Hạ

Paris By Night 74: Hoa Bướm Ngày Xư Xin Gọi Nhau Là Cố Nhân - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 75: Về Miền Viễn Đông Đêm Trăo Kỷ Niệm - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 76: Xuân Tha Hương Xuân Này Con Về Mẹ Ở Đâu - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 77: 30 Năm Viễn Xứ Cay đắng bờ môi - Quang Lê; Lời cảm ơn - Hợp Ca Kết Thúc

Paris By Night 78: Ðường Xưa Hương Giang Còn Tôi Chờ - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 79: Dreams Tình Lúa Duyên Trăng - Quang Lê, Ngọc Hạ

Paris By Night 80: Tết Khắp Mọi Nhà Mừng Tuổi Mẹ - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 81: Âm Nhạc Không Biên Giới 2 Chuyện Một Chiếc Cầu Đã Gẫy - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 82: Tiếu Vương Hội Đập Vỡ Cây Đàn - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 83: Những Khúc Hát Ân Tình Về Dưới Mái Nhà - Trần Thái Hòa, Quang Lê, Thế Sơn; Hương Tóc Mạ Non - Quang Lê, Hà Phương; Hãy Về Đây Bên Anh - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 84: In Atlanta Âm Nhạc Và Thời Trang Áo Hoa - Như Quỳnh, Quang Lê

Paris By Night 85: Xuân Trong Kỷ Niệm Xuân Nghệ Sĩ Hành Khúc - Nguyễn Hưng, Thế Sơn, Quang Lê, Trần Thái Hòa, Lương Tùng Quang; Xuân Này Con Không Về - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 88: Đường Về Quê Hương - Lam Phươn Đường Về Quê Hương - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 89: In Korea Hai Quê - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 90: Chân Dung Người Phụ Nữ Việt Nam Nước Non Ngàn Dặm Ra Đi - Quang Lê, Mai Thiên Vân; Nhạc Kịch: Bà Mẹ Quê, Lòng Mẹ Việt Nam, Lời Dặn Dò Của Mẹ - Tâm Đoan, Hương Thủy, Thanh Trúc, Michelle Nguyễn, Quang Lê, Khánh Ly, Thế Sơn

Paris By Night 91: Huế - Sài Gòn - Hà Nội Từ Miền Bắc - Quỳnh Vi, Thế Sơn, Bằng Kiều, Quang Lê, Trần Thái Hòa, Dương Triều Vũ, Trịnh Lam; Nhạc Kịch “Huế Mậu Thân”: Những Con Đường Trắng & Bài Ca Dành Cho Những Xác Người - Quang Lê, Khánh Ly; Vào Miền Nam - Hương Thủy, Thế Sơn, Quang Lê, Lưu Việt Hùng, Nguyễn Hoàng Nam

Paris By Night 92: Nhạc Yêu Cầu Gõ Cửa Trái Tim - Quang Lê, Mai Thiên Vân; Tình Hoài Hương - Ý Lan, Quang Lê

Paris By Night 93: Celebrity Dancing Rumba: Biển Tình - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 94: 25th Anniversary Tình Nghèo - Ngọc Hạ, Quang Lê; Áo Em Chưa Mặc Một Lần & Vòng Nhẫn Cưới - Mai Thiên Vân, Quang Lê

Paris By Night 95: 25th Anniversary - Cám Ơn Cuộc Đời Nếu Chỉ Còn Một Ngày - Hop Ca; Tương Tư Nàng Ca Sĩ - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 96: Nhạc Yêu Cầu 2 Đôi Mắt Người Xưa - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 97: Celebrity Dancing 2 Huế Mù Sương - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 98: Fly With Us to Las Vegas Nhớ Nhau Hoài - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 99: Tôi Là Người Việt Nam Tình Ca – Như Quỳnh, Mai Thiên Vân, Ngọc Anh, Nguyệt Anh, Thế Sơn, Trần Thái Hòa, Quang Lê, Trịnh Lam, Hương Giang, Hương Thủy, Quỳnh Vi, Hồ Lệ Thu; Người Em Vỹ Dạ – Quang Lê

Paris By Night 100: Ghi Nhớ Một Chặng Đường Chuyện Tình Buồn 100 Năm – Mai Thiên Vân & Quang Lê

Paris By Night 100 V.I.P. Party Mưa Đêm Ngoại Ô (Đỗ Kim Bảng) - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 101: Hạnh Phúc Đầu Năm Bài Ca Tết Cho Em - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 102: Nhạc Yêu Cầu - Tình Ca Lam Phương Xin Thời Gian Qua Mau - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 103: Tình Sử Trong Âm nhạc Việt Nam Hai Chuyến Tàu Đêm - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 104: Beginnings Ngày Xưa Anh Nói - Quang Lê, Mai Thiên Vân

Paris By Night 106: Lụa Trời Huế vào thu chưa em - Quang Lê, Như Quỳnh

Paris By Night 107: Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn - 20 Năm Sân Khấu Chiều xuân xa nhà - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 108: Time Đường Xưa Lối Cũ - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 109: 30th Anniversary Celebration Duyên quê - Ngọc Hạ, Quang Lêc

Paris By Night 109 V.I.P. Party Chuyện ba người (Quốc Dũng) - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 110: Phát Lộc Đầu Năm Mùa Xuân Của Mẹ - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 111: S Sao Anh Nỡ Đành Quên - Quang Lê, Lam Anh Áo Hoa (Trần Quang Lộc) - Quang Lê

Paris By Night 112: Đông Chuyện người đan áo - Quang Lê

Paris By Night Gloria 2 Tà Áo Đêm Noel - Quang Lê