Hayko

Musical career

• In 1996, Hayko participated in the "Moskva 96" festival; awarded First Prize.
• In 1997, he won the 1st prize at the "Big Apple" festival in New York City.
• In 1998, he was acknowledged as "The Best Author - Performer" at the "Ayo" Author's Competition.
• In 1999, he was nominated for "The Best Singer" award.
• In 1999, he recorded his first CD called "Romances" which represented the well-known Armenian "city" songs with a completely new and fresh interpretation.
• In 2002, he was nominated in different categories at the Armenian Music Awards and this year became exceptional in his career. He won in all three nominations.
• In 2003, he got an Award at the "Armenian National Music Awards" for "The best DVD".
• In 2003, he gave his first solo concert at the "Alex Theatre" in the USA.
• On 27 May 2003, he gave a solo performance in Yerevan and recorded a DVD called "Live Concert"
• In 2003, he recorded his first author's CD called "Norits".
• He was recognized as the Best Singer 2003 and 2006 at the Armenian National Music Awards.
• He entered the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest for Armenia with the song "Anytime You Need".