André Valadão | |
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André Valadão.
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Background information | |
Born |
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
16 April 1978
Genres | Contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, Worship music, Pop rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor worship pastor, author |
Instruments | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Diante do Trono, Furious? Record, Graça Music, Onimusic, Som Livre |
Associated acts | Diante do Trono |
Website | andrevaladao |
André Machado Valadão (born 16 April 1978) is a Brazilian Christian singer, songwriter, actor, worship pastor, writer and television presenter.
He was part of the successful band Diante do Trono, led by his sister Ana Paula Valadão, starting in 1998. Son of the senior pastor of the Lagoinha Baptist Church, Márcio Valadão, André is married to Cassiane Valadão, with whom he has two children, Lorenzo Valadão and Vitório Valadão. André is brother of singers Ana Paula Valadão and Mariana Valadão. Formed as a pastor at RHEMA Bible Training Center, also from the School of Missions DOMATA in Tulsa/Oklahoma and the music seminar Christ For the Nations in Dallas/Texas. In his solo career, which began in 2004, he has released twelve albums, seven with songs of his own. André Valadão has received the Talent Award trophy in different categories and was also twice nominated for a Latin Grammy for album Sobrenatural (2008) and Fé (2009). His album Fé, released in 2009, was the most successful album of André Valadão.
The artist has a own mark "Fé", through it is marketed clothing, accessories, helmets and cosmetics. The singer has ties to the Uptime (english school) and Claro. André Valadão leads weekly cults on Tuesdays at Lagoinha Church.