The original singer of My Motherland is Guo Lanying.
"My Motherland" is an interlude from the Chinese movie "Shangganling" (1956), written by Qiao Yu and composed by Liu Chih, and originally sung by Chinese soprano Guo Lanying. 2020 Spring Festival Gala, Guo Lanying, the original singer of "My Motherland," once again appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, performing this classic old song together with four other young singers, Jin Tingting, Chu Haichen, Arua Zhuo, and Yunduo. Together, they performed the old classic song, causing tears in the eyes of the audience.
The theme style of the song shows the endless love and heroism of the volunteer soldiers for our motherland and hometown. The lyrics are sincere and simple, kind and vivid.
Biography of Guo Lanying
Born in December 1929 in Pingyao, Shanxi Province, Guo Lanying is a Chinese soprano singer, Jin Opera performer, opera performer, and national vocal music educator.
In 1982, she taught at the China Conservatory of Music, and in 1986, she became the principal of Guo Lanying Art School in Panyu, Guangdong Province. In 1989, she was awarded China's first "Golden Record Award"; in 2005, she was honored with the Special Contribution Award for the First Chinese Movie Music and so on. On September 17, 2019, he was awarded the national honorary title of "People's Artist". In February 2016, he participated in the 2016 CCTV Spring Festival Gala and sang the song "Echoing Loud and Clear".