André Machado Valadão (born 16 April 1978) is a Brazilian Christian singer, songwriter, worship pastor and television presenter.[1]

André Valadão
Valadão in 2012
Valadão in 2012
Background information
Born (1978-04-16) 16 April 1978 (age 46)
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
GenresContemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active1998–present
LabelsDiante do Trono, Furious? Record, Graça Music, Onimusic, Som Livre
Websiteandrevaladao.com

Biography

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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.[2] André is brother of singers Ana Paula Valadão and Mariana Valadão. He attended RHEMA Bible Training Center, also the DOMATA School of Missions 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 (2009). His album , released in 2009, was the most successful album of André Valadão.[3]

The artist has his own trademark "Fé", used to market clothing, accessories, helmets and cosmetics. The singer has ties to the Uptime (English school) and Claro. Since 2017 the pastor leads a branch of Lagoinha Church in Orlando, Florida.[4]

Discography

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Solo career
Title Details
Mais que Abundante
Milagres
Alegria
Clássicos
Sobrenatural
Unidos - Delirious? + André Valadão
Clássicos de Natal
  • Released: December 2008
  • Label: Diante do Trono
  • Format: CD, download digital
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Graça Music
  • Format: CD, download digital
André Valadão Diante do Trono
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Minhas Canções na Voz de André Valadão
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Graça Music
  • Format: CD, download digital
Aliança
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Onimusic
  • Format: CD, download digital
Fortaleza
  • Released: 20 July 2013
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Versões Acústicas
  • Released: 11 August 2014
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Crer para Ver
  • Released: 4 March 2016
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Bossa Worship
  • Released: 20 January 2017
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Versões Acústicas 2
  • Released: 28 December 2017
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Video Albums
Title Details
Mais que Abundante
Milagres
Alegria
Unidos - Delirious? + André Valadão
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Graça Music
  • Format: CD, download digital
Aliança
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Onimusic
  • Format: CD, download digital
Fortaleza
  • Released: 20 July 2013
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital
Crer para Ver
  • Released: 4 March 2016
  • Label: Som Livre
  • Format: CD, download digital

With Diante do Trono

Television program

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  • (2012–present)

Participation in films

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  • Vingança (2013)
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References

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  1. ^ "André Valadão – Biografia". Last FM. Retrieved 10 November 2011.[unreliable source?]
  2. ^ "André Valadão – Biografia (Gospel Prime)". Gospel Prime. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Mais Que Abundante – André Valadão". Diante do Trono. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014.
  4. ^ "André Valadão anuncia férias e promove coleção de roupas". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.