15-05-2025
Khalil Fong to receive Jury Award posthumously at the GMA
15 May - Khalil Fong is being honoured posthumously, as it was revealed that the singer has been nominated in four major categories at the 36th Golden Melody Awards.
In an announcement that was made on 14 May, the late Hong Kong singer was revealed to have been nominated in Song of the Year, Best Composer, Best Lyricist and Best Arranger for the song "Twenty-Three" from his final album, "Dreamer". The album is also nominated for Best Mandarin Album.
In addition, the Jury Award is also being presented to Khalil's album "Dreamer". The judging panel stated that the album showcases a departure from Khalil's previous production style, returning to the purity and creativity of music. The content of the album "offers deep insight, they said, representing a touching musical journey of an artiste and serving as a gift to his fans."
Despite the nominations, the late singer himself did not make it to the best Chinese Male Singer category, which has Trout Fresh, Terence Lam, Li Ronghao, Hsiao Huang-chi and PoLin Tung competing for the accolade.
The 36th Golden Melody Awards ceremony will be held at the Taipei Arena at on 28 June.
Khalil's passing was revealed by his agency back on 1 March, following a private funeral and cremation. No cause of death was revealed.
He was 41.
(Photo Source: Khalil IG)
