Long Nhật denies rumors of being "past his prime," shows off his role as music director.

Recently, singer Long Nhật unexpectedly became embroiled in rumors that he was "past his prime" and had been removed from invitations to be a judge in music competitions. The 60-year-old singer has denied these rumors, stating that he is still performing regularly and even taking on two roles in one competition.

On his personal page, Long Nhat shared images and an appointment letter from the Vietnam Golden Voice Center, confirming that he currently holds two important positions: Deputy Head of the Steering Committee and Music Director of the two competitions , Vietnam Golden Bolero Voice and Vietnamese Homeland Love Songs . The male singer couldn't hide his excitement when announcing the good news, and also sent congratulations to the Top 30 outstanding contestants who will compete in the final and ranking rounds taking place on November 15th and 16th, 2025, expected to be broadcast live on VTV9 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Long Nhật posted a clarification about himself on his personal page regarding false rumors.

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Currently, Long Nhật is dedicating most of his time to his work at the Vietnam Golden Voice Center. Besides being a judge, he also serves as the Music Director, directly guiding the contestants' styles, providing professional support, and closely monitoring their training process. According to the team, many contestants with unstable vocal abilities often receive extra guidance from him after filming. Sometimes, he even has to skip meals to help each contestant correct their breathing techniques and improve their song delivery to be more polished and emotional.

Alongside his professional work, the male singer continues to engage in charitable activities, especially programs supporting people affected by storms and floods. The heavy workload has left his schedule almost "overwhelmed," but the singer says he still tries to complete all tasks on time. For him, it's not just work, but also a passion and a responsibility of an artist to his profession.

Currently, the 60-year-old singer holds two important positions: Deputy Head of the Steering Committee and Music Director of two competitions: the Golden Voice of Vietnamese Bolero and the Vietnamese Homeland Love Songs competition.

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Responding to negative rumors, Long Nhật frankly stated: "I share everything I do with the press and social media, but sometimes people still spread rumors that I'm past my prime. I'm used to such rumors now, and sometimes I don't even want to correct them anymore. But occasionally I still have to speak up so that those who love me feel reassured. I'm not arguing, I just want my fans to know that I'm doing well and making a living from my profession."

Why is Long Nhật rumored to be "past his prime"?

A few months earlier, Long Nhật surprised audiences by announcing his temporary suspension from all positions on the judging panel of the two aforementioned competitions. This decision quickly sparked rumors that the singer had been "excluded from the competition." However, he stated that the real reason stemmed from health issues. "I just finished the Vietnam Golden Bolero Voice competition and then immediately participated in the Vietnam Homeland Love Songs competition , so I'm exhausted. Currently, my son and father are also ill. I promised to balance family and work, but lately I've leaned too much towards work," the "Song Que" singer confided. In addition, Long Nhật apologized and expressed his hope for understanding from the audience for this interruption.

Long Nhật has been involved with the competition for over 5 years, accompanying the Golden Voice of Vietnamese Bolero competition and is considered one of the program's most dedicated judges. Throughout his participation, he has contributed to raising the competition's prestige by inviting many famous singers to be on the judging panel, including Hương Lan.

Long Nhật, whose full name is Đinh Long Nhật, was born in 1967 in Quảng Trị and grew up in Huế in a family with a literary tradition. The 60s-era singer is famous for pursuing sentimental folk music. Songs associated with his name include "Mấy nhịp cầu tre," "Tình Huế ," "Ở hai đầu nỗi nhớ," and "Gió về miền xuôi"... In recent years, Long Nhật has also participated in acting and served as a judge for many music competitions.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/long-nhat-bac-tin-don-het-thoi-khoe-chuc-giam-doc-am-nhac-185251024170459216.htm