Golden Melody Awards
金曲奖
Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards honor excellence in Mandarin popular music, spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, and indigenous genres.
What they award each year
Each category honors a specific type of work or creative role.
Album of the Year
年度专辑
The highest honor for an album release in the eligibility period.
Song of the Year
年度歌曲
Recognizes a single track's artistic and cultural impact.
Best Male Mandarin Singer
最佳华语男歌手
Honors the best male vocal album of the year.
Typical honoree: singer
Best Female Mandarin Singer
最佳华语女歌手
Honors the best female vocal album of the year.
Typical honoree: singer
Best New Artist
最佳新人
Celebrates a breakthrough Mandarin-language artist.
Typical honoree: singer