Tamar Kaprelian

About

Singer, songwriter, and philanthropist who released her debut studio album, "Sinner or a Saint" in 2010 with Interscope Records. She has also released EPs such as "California" and "Yours to Keep," as well as singles including "New Day," "Noubari Boye," and "Poison (Ari Ari)." She was heavily involved in the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Armenia at the competition in 2015, participating in the show in 2018, and co-writing the Armenian representative's song "Snap" in 2022. 

Before Fame

She first rose to stardom in 2008 after winning the "Apologize" cover song contest, which was held by the band OneRepublic. Following her victory, she was signed to Interscope Records with the help of OneRepublic front man Ryan Tedder. Her debut single "New Day" reached #37 on the Adult Top 40 in 2009.

Trivia

She was provided with an Armenian passport by President Serzh Sargsyan in April of 2015. The following year, she spearheaded the Nvak Foundation, an organization aimed at encouraging musical talent in Armenian artists. She also earned a degree in English literature from Columbia University in 2016.

Family Life

Her birth name is Tamar Mardirossian. She is the daughter of Avedis Mardirossian and Silva Kaprelian, both of whom are of Armenian descent and immigrated to the US from the UK. She married American entrepreneur Chris Stang in 2016. 

Associated With

She collaborated with Elhaida Dani and Elina Born, as well as other artists, for her 2015 single "The Otherside."