After graduating from high school, he was admitted to Hunan Art Institute (now Hunan Normal University). 196 1 was elected as an actor in Hunan ancient painting theatre. 1964 The aria of the Huagu Opera Buguo is familiar to the audience. 1974 transferred to the Central Orchestra as a solo. 1976 sang the theme song "Never forget" for the movie "Nanhai Great Wall". 1980 Singing China's first popular song "Homesickness". 1985 successfully held solo concerts in France and the Netherlands. In the late 1980s, she sang a number of new works with strong local customs and opera charm, such as Love at the Front Gate-Big Bowl of Tea.
1988, listed as "world outstanding person" by American Biography Association. 1996 was awarded the "World Artist Achievement Award" by ABI Association of America. 1999, awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by CCTV-MTV (China CCTV and American MTV TV). He used to be a member of the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th China People's Political Consultative Conference, chairman of China Pop Music Association, vice-chairman of the 5th and 6th China Musicians Association, and consultant of China Oriental Performing Arts Group.
Li Guyi, ex-husband Jin, and current husband Xiao Zhuoneng.