Pietro Lombardi, winner of season 8 of Deutschland sucht den Superstar, has proven himself to be an unstoppable force in the music industry with his R&B sounds and emotional lyrics. His unique voice first captured the hearts of many during DSDS season 8 when he sang One Last Time by Ariana Grande at the blind auditions. Since then, Pietro has been churning out hit after hit. In this article, you’ll learn everything you want to know about Pietro Lombardi and his life after DSDS! The Ballad of Pietro Lombardi: A R&B singer with a heart of gold
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Bio
Pietro is an Italian-German singer and the winner of season 8 of Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Born in Berlin, he grew up in the small town Lohsa. As his father fought for Germany in the Iraq War, Pietro’s grandparents raised him and his sisters. When he was 15 years old, he wrote his first song. He didn’t tell me about it but when I heard it on Facebook I was so proud. (His mother, Angela.) The Ballad of Pietro Lombardi: A R&B singer with a heart of gold
Family
Pietro, who is originally from northern Italy, has 3 sisters and 5 brothers. His father came to Germany when he was 13 years old. After finishing school, he started working in the hotel industry. He met his wife at work, where she also worked as a maid. They married in 1992 and have been together ever since.
Physical info
Pietro was born on May 26, 1997 in the Netherlands to a German father and Dutch mother. He has one sister. Before Deutschland sucht den Superstar, he was part of several bands which performed in his home town and he had competed in various singing competitions as well.
Career
German singer Pietro Lombardi began his career in 2008 when he was just 20 years old. By the time he reached 26, he became one of Germany’s most well-known singers thanks to his work on Deutschland sucht den Superstar. He is best known for his love ballads and songs that are popular with all audiences. His signature sound is so influential that it has been copied by other musicians in Germany and abroad.
Awards
Pietro Lombardi won the eighth season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar on March 5, 2016. He is best known for his R&B songs and ballads. Since winning DSDS he has released four singles and one album which all debuted in the top 3 in Germany. His first single, Alles was ich will, reached number one on the German iTunes charts within hours of release.
Net worth
Pietro’s net worth is an impressive 100,000 euros. He made this money from his talent for singing and his bank account only continues to grow as he becomes more successful.
He also sponsors a little orphanage in Africa which proves that he is not just talented, but also kind-hearted and generous.
dearest person
Pietro was the youngest member of his family, and was the only one who sang or played an instrument. His idol is Michael Jackson, and he was always singing or dancing at home or in the street.
The Early Years
Born in Wiesbaden, Germany to Italian parents, Pietro was raised on both German and Italian culture. He trained as an ice skater but later turned his attention to singing after being bullied for not joining any school clubs or teams. He studied in Bochum, Germany before eventually attending Trier University where he graduated with degrees in Psychology and Business.
Challenges in Singing
For Pietro, the process is not always easy. After winning the eighth season of Germany’s best known singing competition, Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Pietro had to deal with his new-found fame as well as changes in his personal life that also affected his music.
Winning DSDS
In 2012, Pietro won Deutschland sucht den Superstar, an annual singing competition in Germany that allows aspiring artists to showcase their abilities. The winner is awarded a contract with Universal Music Group’s label Mercury Records and €250,000 as prize money. Whilst Pietro may have achieved his goal of becoming famous through DSDS and all the perks that come along with it, he hasn’t let this change him from the good-natured person he was before entering the competition.
Solo Album
After becoming a winner of the biggest televised talent show in Germany, Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Pietro was put into the spotlight. To date, he has been releasing several singles and making public appearances that showcase his talents as an artist. The media scrutinizes every single thing he does or says. It is apparent how much pressure he must be under.
Live Shows
Pietro has done four live shows so far and his voice is perfect, unlike David Martinez who has to lip sync all the time. His favorite number was his version of Just Dance by Lady Gaga. He loves being on stage and interacting with the audience. He says that he can’t imagine life without music anymore, even when he’s at home by himself.
Future plans
What’s next for Pietro? While he has not yet announced any specific plans, we have it on good authority that he will be performing as a guest at some major TV shows and festivals in the near future. Stay tuned!
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