Amado Batista

Origin

Catalão, GO

Years Active

1975

Genres

música popular brasileira, brega, romântico, sertanejo

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Amado Rodrigues Batista is a renowned Brazilian singer, songwriter, music producer, and businessman, born in Catalão, Goiás. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he has established himself as one of the best-selling artists in the history of Brazilian popular music, recording dozens of albums and selling millions of copies. His musical style primarily blends romantic ballads, the Jovem Guarda aesthetic, and traditional Brazilian country music elements.

Emerging in the mid-1970s, Batista initially struggled to find commercial success with his earliest releases before breaking through with hit singles like "Desisto" in 1976. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, his romantic repertoire and prolific output earned him numerous gold, platinum, and diamond certifications, placing him alongside legendary figures such as Roberto Carlos and Nelson Gonçalves in terms of record sales. Albums like Sol Vermelho and Um Pedaço de Mim propelled him to national stardom and heavy touring schedules across Brazil.

In the later decades of his career, Batista continued to release successful studio albums, live CDs, and DVDs, celebrating major milestones such as his 40th and 44th years in music with high-profile guest collaborations. His enduring appeal spans generations, bridging traditional Brazilian romantic songcraft with contemporary influences. Throughout his journey, he has worked with or been associated with prominent Brazilian artists including Reginaldo Rossi, Odair José, and Roberto Carlos.

Discography

• Canta O Amor (1977)
• Sementes de Amor (1978)
• O Amor Não É Só de Rosas (1979)
• Trilha Sonora Do Filme Sol Vermelho (1982)
• Sol Vermelho (1982)
• Pensando em Você (1983)
• Amado (1984)
• 85 (1985)
• Chance (1985)
• Vitamina e Cura (1986)
• Amado Batista (1987)
• Dinamite de Amor (1988)
• Escuta... (1989)
• Eu Sou Seu Fã (1991)
• Um Pedaço de Mim (1992)
• Amado Batista 94 (1994)
• Amado Batista (1994)
• Amado Batista (1995)
• Amado Batista (1996)
• Um Pouco de Esperança (1996)
• Dose Dupla (1996)
• Popularidade (1996)
• O Pobretão (1998)
• Amado Batista Ao Vivo (1998)
• Estou Só (2000)
• Amor... (2001)
• Warner 25 Anos (2001)
• Eu Te Amo (2002)
• Eu Quero É Namorar (2003)
• Gigantes (2003)
• Dois ases (2003)
• É o Show (2004)
• Acústico (2005)
• É o Show (Ao Vivo) (2005)
• Avon (2006)
• Meu Louco Amor (2007)
• Perdido de Amor (2011)
• Amado Batista 44 Anos (2019)
• Amado Batista - Em casa (2022)
• Pétala (2024)
• Perdoa (2024)
• Amado Batista 50 Anos - Lado B (Ao Vivo) (2026)
• Amado Batista 50 Anos - Lado a (Ao Vivo) (2026)
• Amar, Amar
• O Negócio da China
• Amado Batista - 40 Anos