Huong Tram speaks out after winning the controversial Dedication Award: "I don't mind."

Despite the wave of public outrage after winning "Album of the Year" at the 2026 Dedication Awards, Huong Tram asserted that she was not bothered by the controversy. The female singer is confident in the artistic quality of her "Lifesaving Life" project.

The 20th Dedication Awards ceremony has concluded, but its impact is still resonating. The spotlight isn't just on the historic "hat-tricks" but also on Huong Tram, who overcame many strong competitors to win Album of the Year.

Immediately after the awards ceremony, social media exploded with tens of thousands of interactions. Notably, the post honoring Huong Tram received 18,000 angry reactions in just 14 hours. Many viewers questioned why her album "Phao Cuu Sinh" (Lifesaving Paddle) received an overwhelming number of votes (727,654 points), three times more than Phung Khanh Linh's second-place product (232,381 points), despite its actual market reach being considered disproportionately low.

In response to criticism that the results lacked persuasiveness, Huong Tram shared her thoughts very frankly. The singer said she felt happy and moved to receive the award from her senior colleague My Linh and musician Anh Quan – people who have witnessed her growth since she was 17 years old.

Regarding the current heated debates, Huong Tram affirmed: "At this point, I'm no longer too concerned about the controversies after each award. Before, I might have paid attention, but now I don't." The female singer expressed that each artist and their released product is a valuable piece that makes up the overall picture of Vietnamese music, and she appreciates the efforts of all her colleagues on the nomination list.

Huong Tram asserted that her victory at the Dedication Awards wasn't just due to luck. "Lifeline" is a project marking her passionate return after a long hiatus. The album includes 12 tracks and 3 music videos, meticulously produced in terms of both visuals and concepts. This is the result of the tireless work of an experienced creative team, in collaboration with young artists such as Tuimi, Phuc Du, and Limitlsxx.

The singer emphasized that she dedicated this victory to those who have always loved and supported her throughout her arduous journey. The pressure from public opinion, though heavy, has, for a perfectionist like Huong Tram, served as motivation for her to improve herself and take bolder steps in the future.

The difference in scores between Huong Tram and other nominees like Phung Khanh Linh or Van Mai Huong partly reflects the unique mechanism of the Dedication Awards. The results are based on a 50% public vote and a 50% evaluation from the expert panel.

The album, titled "Lifeline," pursues cinematic pop and ballad music with a consistent concept album structure, telling the story of growth from trauma. While it doesn't feature chart-topping hits, it scores points for its creative value, experimental approach, and focus on live performance quality – criteria that the Dedication Awards have consistently emphasized for the past two decades.

Huong Tram's victory may have gone against many people's predictions, but it once again affirms the unique identity of the award: honoring enduring artistic musical contributions rather than fleeting trends.

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