Tia Ray Becomes First Chinese Female Singer to Headline Grammy Museum Show
Tia Ray headlined “An Evening with Tia Ray” at the Grammy Museum on 6 October, becoming the first Chinese female singer to lead her own show there. The invitation-only performance brought Chinese-language R&B to an international music industry audience and marked a further step in Ray’s growing global profile.
She performed more than 10 songs in Chinese and English, including tracks from her repertoire, and duetted with guest Bren Joy on “This Is Love”. The event was hosted by Grammy-winning producer Paul E. Phamous, who worked on Ray’s song “Complicated”, and ended with a standing ovation. Ray released the English-language album *NEW DAY* earlier this year and recently completed a six-city tour across three continents.
- Tia Ray became the first Chinese female singer to headline her own Grammy Museum show.
- She performed more than 10 songs in Chinese and English.
- The showcase adds to her international profile and Chinese R&B’s visibility.
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The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles presents events about recorded music and its history, including performances and conversations with artists. A headline show there gives a musician a chance to perform for an audience that includes people from the music industry.
Tia Ray is a Chinese singer known for R&B, a style rooted in rhythm and blues. She records in Chinese and English, and has released music aimed at listeners beyond China.
The event also featured American singer Bren Joy and producer Paul E. Phamous, who has worked with Ray. Its significance lies in bringing Chinese-language R&B to a prominent music institution and reflecting Ray’s growing international reach.