My Tam and the 20-year "legacy", 'eyelashes still sing' for the youth of millions of Tri Am

More than two decades have passed, the name My Tam is still standing there – standing tall as a symbol of perseverance. From a Da Nang girl holding a guitar to entering the Conservatory, My Tam has written the most brilliant chapter in the history of contemporary Vietnamese music.

Budding: Singing from the Central Region

Phan Thi My Tam was born in Da Nang on a day in early 1981. As the youngest child in a family of 8 siblings, My Tam soon revealed the soul of an artist but pursued her studies methodically and seriously. In 1997, she decided to leave her family to go to Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City studied the intermediate program of the Vocal Department at the City Conservatory of Music.

This is the time of "sharpening iron into needles". The image of a poor student riding a bicycle to perform in tea rooms to make ends meet has become a part of a beautiful memory. With continuous efforts, My Tam graduated as Valedictorian in 2001, laying a solid foundation for a voice that is not only emotional but also technical.

2000s: The whirlwind of "Brown-haired eyelashes"

Immediately after graduating, My Tam quickly became a phenomenon. The debut album Forever Love and especially the single Brown Hair with Deep Lips have created a big "explosion". The audience went crazy for a characteristic deep hoarse voice, natural performance style, and bright smile.

In 2003, the album Yesterday & Now was released, marking her most brilliant golden age. With national hits such as Wish, Nhé anh, Student Guitar, this album set a sales record in Vietnam at that time. The concert at the Military Zone Stadium that 7 years with tens of thousands of spectators affirmed My Tam's position as the "Queen of Pop" of the new generation. She is also a pioneering artist in Korea to collaborate with producer Cho Sung Jin's team for the album Soaring Bay (2006), bringing Vietnamese music close to international standards.

"Tam 9" and The Comeback to the Billboard Charts

When many people think that My Tam has reached the safe threshold, she creates shocking surprises. At the end of 2017, the album Tam 9 was born, not only a music product but also a cultural phenomenon. Deep Pop/Soul songs like It's Not Just You, You Forget Me have covered every corner.

In particular, in January 2018, My Tam became the first Vietnamese artist to enter the Top 10 Billboard World Albums. This is a milestone that affirms that Vietnamese music can completely go out into the world with strength. Followed by the Tri Am Live Concert series (2021-2022) in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, rewriting the history of individual shows in Vietnam with huge audiences filling the largest stadiums in the country.

Hidden corners and the personality of a "clean star"

In the midst of a showbiz full of market speculation, My Tam chooses for herself a lifestyle separate from the noise. She rarely shares her personal love story, instead focusing all her energy on music and community activities.

The MT Foundation Charity Foundation founded by her has been operating quietly but persistently for decades. It is her sincerity and colorlessness that has helped her keep the absolute love of her fans. In terms of personal life, the close relationship with Mai Tai Phan has always been the focus of attention, but My Tam always cleverly keeps her privacy private, just so that the audience can see them accompanying in quality art projects.

Project "Tai" and the journey of 2026: When "Eyelashes" is a launching pad for dreams

Entering 2026, when the entertainment industry is still amazed by the heat of the Live Concert See The Light that has just taken place at My Dinh, My Tam continues to stir the public with a brave step: The role of a powerful producer in a film project called "Tai".

Unlike the first time making an instinctive film in his assistant, in the project "Tai", My Tam accepted to take a step back to be a launching pad for her companion Mai Tai Phan. She not only poured capital but also directly participated in honing the script and performing the theme song. Choosing the premiere schedule on 06/03/2026 – on the occasion of International Women's Day, My Tam showed sharp strategic thinking when targeting the mass audience. The image of her in a rustic shape in the context of the West of the river in the film is a topic of discussion throughout the forums.

The Legacy of a Living Legend

In parallel with cinema, My Tam's music in 2026 is still a strong flow with plans to release concert DVDs and inspirational tours. At the age of 45, she still retains her powerful voice, "reverse aging" beauty and an admirable optimistic spirit.

Looking back on her journey of more than two decades, My Tam is not just a singer, she is the embodiment of professional effort and self-esteem. As she herself once shared: "Tam doesn't make music to lead, Tam makes music because it's my breath." And it is because she did not pursue the "king" that the throne belonged to her in the most natural way – in the hearts of millions of "Tri Yin" over the years.

The flame never goes out

After all, the biggest legacy that My Tam leaves is not only in record numbers, million-view hits or prestigious international awards. That legacy lies in the way she has redefined the concept of "star" in the eyes of the Vietnamese public: a kind artist, working with the attitude of an innocent "child" but possessing the bravery of a giant.

In 2026 and many years to come, the name My Tam will certainly still be a beautiful "memory area" of the 8x and 9x generations, as well as an inspiring living symbol for young Gen Z artists in the future. She proves that, even if the times change and technology rises to the throne, the true values that come from the heart will always find their way to the heart. "Hoa Mi" will continue to sing, not to affirm her position, but to appreciate her life and gratitude to the souls who have been in tune with her throughout the long miles of her youth.

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