Giannis Ploutarchos

Yannis Ploutarchos (Greek: Γιάννης Πλούταρχος, ; born 18 December 1970) is a Greek singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the most popular laïko singers of his time, and has been characterized with having a genuine laïko voice. Ploutarchos comes from a poor rural family, which long struggled to make ends meet. He had told his family he wanted to move the Athens to study hairdressing. From the album, "Enas Theos" (One god) became a hit, which is still considered one of his most popular songs to date. The album was eventually certified 2× platinum. The album was also released in a special edition form with the inclusion of a bonus DVD, while few days later on 20 September, Ploutarchos began appearances at club Kentro Athinon.

A greatest hits album titled Stigmes (Moments) followed in 2007, which included six new songs and a bonus DVD. The album was eventually certified Platinum, exceeding sales of 40,000 units. In October 2007, Ploutarchos embarked on a mini US tour, performing in Toronto, New York, Montreal, and Foxwoods. Upon his return to Greece, Ploutarchos started appearing in a concert series at club Kentro Athinon alongside Apostolia Zoi, Tamta and Giannis Vardis on 25 October. which was also certified 2× platinum. In December 2008, he started appearances at club REX. A few days later on 22 December 2008, Plourahos performed a charity concert for children with disabilities at club REX. In May 2009, Ploutarchos traveled to Australia to perform two charity concerts in Sydney and Melbourne. That summer, Ploutarchos partnered with MAD Greekz and embarked on his first major tour around Greece. In October of the same year, Ploutarchos held concerts in London and Cyprus. He continued touring, and in January 2010, toured North American performing in Vancouver, Foxwoods, Montreal, Atlantic City, Chicago, Toronto, and Sacramento. The album was released in record stores and at Newsstands, and quickly sold out forcing his label to reissued the album. It was eventually certified 6× platinum. In April of the same year, he started appearing at club ACRO, while for the winter season 2010–2011 he started performing at club CosmoStage.

2011–present: new label & projects In December 2010, Ploutarchos left his longtime label Minos EMI, and signed with Heaven Music. On 24 January 2011, their first single titled "Me Mia Matia/Felicita" (With one look/Happiness) was released to radio stations, featuring verses in both Greek and Italian. On 6 February 2011, Ploutarchos released a joint album with Al Bano Carrisi titled Dio Fones-Mia Psihi (Two Voices-One Soul) in Greece as a covermount with Proto Thema. A standard retail released followed on 7 February 2011, with two bonus songs included. The trio performed a famous chorus piece titled "Va, pensiero" from the opera Nabucco written by Giuseppe Verdi.

As of February 24, 2021, he is one of the four judges of House of Fame.

Personal life As of 2022, Ploutarchos and his wife have been together for 34 years, and have five children together.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

Year Title Certification Ref.2007Stigmes Platinum