Valeriy Meladze first fell into singing in an effort to support his young family, and with the assistance of his songwriting brother Konstantin Meladze, he soon became a best-selling performer. Valeriy Meladze's power and appeal is embedded in the rich timbre of his voice—emotional and expressive, it's allowed him to cross over into various genres, including romantic pop and uptempo hits, and excel at soaring rock-tinged ballads. Not only has he received widespread acclaim, but he's also had prestigious accolades bestowed upon him—he's been named Meritorious Artist of Russia and People's Artist of Chechnya.