• 2024-02

Elvana Gjata

Elvana Gjata

Early Life and Career

Elvana Gjata was born on February 3, 1987, in Tirana, Albania. She began her music career in 2001 when she participated in the Albanian children's singing competition "Festivali i Këngës për Fëmijë". Gjata won the competition with her song "Fëmijët e lumturisë" ("Happy Children").

In 2003, Gjata released her debut studio album, "Mamës". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Mamës" and "Afër dhe larg" ("Near and Far").

In 2005, Gjata represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Me ik më shumë" ("Don't Love Me More"). She finished 16th in the competition.

Breakthrough and Success

Gjata's breakthrough came in 2007 with the release of her second studio album, "Baciami adesso" ("Kiss Me Now"). The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Baciami adesso", "Pse Më Lë (Sytë)" ("Why Did You Leave Me (My Eyes)"), and "Një ditë në vit" ("One Day in a Year").

In 2008, Gjata released her third studio album, "Vetëm për ty" ("Only for You"). The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Vetëm për ty", "Të dua aq shumë" ("I Love You So Much"), and "Për ty" ("For You").

In 2009, Gjata released her fourth studio album, "Ajo çka unë jam" ("What I Am"). The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Ajo çka unë jam", "Njësoj" ("The Same"), and "Gjëra të vogla" ("Small Things").

In 2010, Gjata released her fifth studio album, "Me Ty" ("With You"). The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Me Ty", "Një makinë" ("A Car"), and "Kjo është jeta" ("This Is Life").

Continued Success and International Recognition

In 2011, Gjata released her sixth studio album, "In Love". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "In Love", "Perëndia na ndau" ("God Separated Us"), and "Ti je gjithçka" ("You Are Everything").

In 2012, Gjata released her seventh studio album, "Elvana Gjata". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Elvana Gjata", "Get Me Back", and "Loti në sy" ("Tears in My Eyes").

In 2013, Gjata released her eighth studio album, "Vetem se ti" ("Only You"). The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Vetem se ti", "Ti nuk e di" ("You Don't Know"), and "Mos më lër" ("Don't Leave Me").

In 2014, Gjata released her ninth studio album, "Re Albanian Girl". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Re Albanian Girl", "Një fjalë" ("One Word"), and "Me penë" ("With a Pen").

In 2015, Gjata released her tenth studio album, "Elvana Gjata 10". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Elvana Gjata 10", "Shkon" ("Goes"), and "Ajo nuk është unë" ("She Is Not Me").

In 2016, Gjata released her eleventh studio album, "Çka e di". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Çka e di", "Fustani i bardhë" ("The White Dress"), and "Hajde" ("Come On").

In 2017, Gjata released her twelfth studio album, "13". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "13", "Ftesë një nate" ("Invitation for a Night"), and "Për gjithmonë" ("Forever").

In 2018, Gjata released her thirteenth studio album, "Aleanca". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Aleanca", "Më merr në shtëpi" ("Take Me Home"), and "Jeta ime" ("My Life").

In 2019, Gjata released her fourteenth studio album, "Të dua shumë". The album was a commercial success in Albania and spawned the hit singles "Të dua shumë", "Shumë larg" ("Too Far"), and "Me cilin do të shkoj" ("Who Will I Go With").

Discography

Mamës (2003)
Baciami adesso (2007)
Vetëm për ty (2008)
Ajo çka unë jam (2009)
Me Ty (2010)
In Love (2011)
Elvana Gjata (2012)
Vetem se ti (2013)
Re Albanian Girl (2014)
Elvana Gjata 10 (2015)
Çka e di (2016)
13 (2017)
Aleanca (2018)
Të dua shumë (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Albanian Radio and Television Festival (2003): Best New Artist
Top Music Awards (2008, 2009, 2010): Best Female Artist
Albanian Radio and Television Festival (2011): Best Song of the Year ("In Love")
Top Music Awards (2012): Best Female Artist
Balkan Music Awards (2013): Best Female Artist
Top Music Awards (2014): Best Female Artist
Balkan Music Awards (2015): Best Female Artist
Top Music Awards (2016): Best Female Artist
Balkan Music Awards (2017): Best Female Artist
Top Music Awards (2018): Best Female Artist
Balkan Music Awards (2019): Best Female Artist
Top Music Awards (2020): Best Female Artist