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	'''Nikolaos "Nikos" Oikonomopoulos''' ({{~~lang-~~el\|~~Νικολάος~~ Νίκος Οικονομόπουλος}}, {{IPA-el\|nikoˈlaoz ˈnikos ikonoˈmopulos\|pron}}; born 30 June 1984)<ref name="Oikonomopoulos">{{ cite web \| title = ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΟ \| url = http://www.peoplegreece.com/celebrity/nikos-ikonomopoulos}}Peoplegreece. Retrieved on January 15, 2016</ref> is a ] singer. He appeared on Greek talent show ''Dream Show - The Music 2'', of which he was the winner. ~~Nikos Oikonomopoulos~~ is top contemporary male singer in the latter half of the decade with huge number of album sales.		'''Nikolaos "Nikos" Oikonomopoulos''' ({{langx\|el\|Νικόλαος Νίκος Οικονομόπουλος}}, {{IPA-el\|nikoˈlaoz ˈnikos ikonoˈmopulos\|pron}}; born 30 June 1984)<ref name="Oikonomopoulos">{{cite web \| title = ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΟ \| url = http://www.peoplegreece.com/celebrity/nikos-ikonomopoulos \| access-date = 2016-04-25 \| archive-date = 2019-04-11 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190411015914/http://www.peoplegreece.com/celebrity/nikos-ikonomopoulos/ \| url-status = dead }}Peoplegreece. Retrieved on January 15, 2016</ref> is a ] singer. He appeared on the Greek talent show ''Dream Show – The Music 2'', of which he was the winner. He is the top contemporary male singer in the latter half of the decade with a huge number of album sales.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Nikos Oikonomopoulos was born on 30 June 1984 in ]. He ~~has grown~~ up in a town outside Patras, ]. He sang in different cities, initially in the ] and then in ]. ~~Along with the song did~~ other jobs, ~~such as~~ fishing and pizzeria. In December 2006 emerged as the winner of the reality of ] show, "Dream Show - ~~the~~ Music 2".<ref name="Oikonomopoulos" />		Nikos Oikonomopoulos was born on 30 June 1984 in ] to his father, Argyris and his mother. He grew up in a town outside Patras, ]. At the time of his birth, his parents were divorced and he was cared for by his grandparents and uncles and aunts. They share enough love until he grows up, his mother wants to take him to live with her, but he won’t forget those who took care of him when his parents divorced. He sang in different cities, initially in the ] and then in ]. His other jobs included fishing and working in a pizzeria.{{citation needed\|date=March 2022}} In December 2006 he emerged as the winner of the reality ] show, ''Dream Show – The Music 2''.<ref name="Oikonomopoulos" />

	===2007–2010: Debut album and rise in popularity===		===2007–2010: Debut album and rise in popularity===
	His first studio album was released on 15 November 2007 titled ] (First Love). From this album several songs ~~have been~~ successful, such as "Ola Gia Sena" ("Everything For You"), "Den Eisia Entaxei" ("You Are Not Okay"), "Koita Na Mathaineis" ("Look To Learn") and "Afto To Asteri" ("This Star").		His first studio album was released on 15 November 2007, titled '']'' (First Love). From this album several songs were successful, such as "Ola Gia Sena" ("Everything For You"), "Den Eisia Entaxei" ("You Are Not Okay"), "Koita Na Mathaineis" ("Look To Learn") and "Afto To Asteri" ("This Star").

	In June 2008 he won the award for "Best New Artist" at the ].<ref name="award">{{ cite web \| title = Οι νικητές των Mad Video Music Awards 2008 \| url = http://www.in2life.gr/articles/154525/oi-nikhtes-ton-mad-video-music-awards-2008.html}} In2life. Retrieved on June 18, 2008</ref> In December 2008 released maxi single titled "Kai Mi Girizeis" (And Do Not Come Back) and his second studio album titled '']'' (I Heard), which went gold.<ref name="album">{{ cite web \| title = "Άκουσα" οτι ο Νίκος έγινε χρυσός! \| url = http://www.tralala.gr/akousa-oti-o-nikos-egine-xrusos/}} Tralala. Retrieved on November 28, 2009</ref>		In June 2008 he won the award for "Best New Artist" at the ].<ref name="award">{{cite web \| title = Οι νικητές των Mad Video Music Awards 2008 \| url = http://www.in2life.gr/articles/154525/oi-nikhtes-ton-mad-video-music-awards-2008.html \| access-date = 2016-04-25 \| archive-date = 2020-11-02 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201102124259/https://www.in2life.gr/articles/154525/oi-nikhtes-ton-mad-video-music-awards-2008.html \| url-status = dead }} In2life. Retrieved on June 18, 2008</ref> In December 2008 released a maxi single titled "Kai Mi Girizeis" (And Do Not Come Back) and his second studio album titled '']'' (I Heard), which went gold.<ref name="album">{{ cite web \| title = "Άκουσα" οτι ο Νίκος έγινε χρυσός! \| date = 28 November 2009\| url = http://www.tralala.gr/akousa-oti-o-nikos-egine-xrusos/}} Tralala. Retrieved on November 28, 2009</ref>

	In June 2009 he won the award for "Best Contemporary Laiko Video Clip" with the song "Ola Gia Sena" at the ].<ref name="award1">{{ cite web \| title = Όλα για τα Mad Video Music Awards 2009! \| url = http://www.inewsgr.com/66/ola-gia-ta-mad-video-music-awards-2009-oi-nikites-ta-tragoudia-oi-emfaniseis.htm}} Inewsgr. Retrieved on June 26, 2009</ref>		In June 2009 he won the award for "Best Contemporary Laiko Video Clip" with the song "Ola Gia Sena" at the ].<ref name="award1">{{ cite web \| title = Όλα για τα Mad Video Music Awards 2009! \| url = http://www.inewsgr.com/66/ola-gia-ta-mad-video-music-awards-2009-oi-nikites-ta-tragoudia-oi-emfaniseis.htm}} Inewsgr. Retrieved on June 26, 2009</ref>

	In December 2009 Oikonomopoulos released ] (~~Deposit~~ Soul) which gained a platinum certification.<ref name="album1">{{ cite web \| title = Απονομή πλατινένιου δίσκου για τον Νίκο Οικονομόπουλο! \| url = http://www.musiccorner.gr/%CE%B1%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%AE-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%B4%CE%AF%CF%83%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%BD%CE%AF-5478/}} Musiccorner. Retrieved on May 20, 2010</ref> It contained many hits like "Ti Tha Kano Me Sena" ("What Am I Going To Do With You"), "Katathesi Psihis" ("Deposit Soul"), "Mou 'Pe Mia Psihi" ("I Told Me A Soul") and "Enas Theos Kserei" ("Only God Knows").		In December 2009 Oikonomopoulos released '']'' (Testimony of my Soul), which gained a platinum certification.<ref name="album1">{{ cite web \| title = Απονομή πλατινένιου δίσκου για τον Νίκο Οικονομόπουλο! \| date = 20 May 2010\| url = http://www.musiccorner.gr/%CE%B1%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%AE-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%B4%CE%AF%CF%83%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%BD%CE%AF-5478/}} Musiccorner. Retrieved on May 20, 2010</ref> It contained many hits like "Ti Tha Kano Me Sena" ("What Am I Going To Do With You"), "Katathesi Psihis" ("Deposit Soul"), "Mou 'Pe Mia Psihi" ("I Told Me A Soul") and "Enas Theos Kserei" ("Only God Knows").

	In winter ~~Nikos~~ Oikonomopolos signed with ].		That winter, Oikonomopolos signed with ].{{citation needed\|date=March 2022}}

	In the summer of 2010, he worked with ] at Thea and in the winter at Fix with Nino and Ioakeim Fokas. On 3 December 2010, Oikonomopoulos released his fourth studio album titled ] (A Present For You). The album achieved platinum certification from its first week.<ref name="album2">{{ cite web \| title = "Δώρο για σένα" ένα …πλατινένιο cd! \| url = http://www.musiccorner.gr/%CE%B4%CF%8E%CF%81%CE%BF-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%83%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B1-%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B1-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BF-cd-15302/}} Musiccorner. Retrieved on December 21, 2010</ref> It eventually became triple platinum in 2011.<ref name="album3">{{ cite web \| title = Τριπλά πλατινένιος ο Οικονομόπουλος! \| url = http://www.tlife.gr/news/9/news-oikonomopoulos/0-16547}} Tlife. Retrieved on May 6, 2011</ref>
			In the summer of 2010, he worked with ] at Thea, and in the winter at Fix with Nino and Ioakeim Fokas.

			On 3 December 2010, Oikonomopoulos released his fourth studio album, '']'' (A Present For You). It achieved platinum certification from its first week.<ref name="album2">{{ cite web \| title = "Δώρο για σένα" ένα …πλατινένιο cd! \| date = 21 December 2010\| url = http://www.musiccorner.gr/%CE%B4%CF%8E%CF%81%CE%BF-%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%83%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B1-%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B1-%CF%80%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BF-cd-15302/}} Musiccorner. Retrieved on December 21, 2010</ref> It eventually became triple platinum in 2011.<ref name="album3">{{ cite web \| title = Τριπλά πλατινένιος ο Οικονομόπουλος! \| date = 6 May 2011\| url = http://www.tlife.gr/news/9/news-oikonomopoulos/0-16547}} Tlife. Retrieved on May 6, 2011</ref>

	===2011–2013: Tha Eimai Edo, Ennoeitai and Eilikrina===		===2011–2013: Tha Eimai Edo, Ennoeitai and Eilikrina===
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	In December 2011 the album ] (I'm will be here) was released. Big hits from the album were the songs "Kai Ti Egine" ("So What"), "Kali Kardia" ("Good Heart"), "Psaxe me" ("Search Me") and "Exartimenos" ("Addict"). That same year, Oikonomopoulos performed at Fever for the winter season with ] and ]. The album has been certified double platinum for one week.<ref name="album4">{{ cite web \| title = Τετραπλά Πλατινένιο "Θα Είμαι Εδώ" από το Νίκο Οικονομόπουλο! \| url = http://neworpheus.livejournal.com/23285.html}} Neworpheus. Retrieved on September 24, 2012</ref>
			In December 2011 the album '']'' (I'm will be here) was released. Big hits from the album were the songs "Kai Ti Egine" ("So What"), "Kali Kardia" ("Good Heart"), "Psaxe me" ("Search Me") and "Exartimenos" ("Addict"). That same year, Oikonomopoulos performed at Fever for the winter season with ] and ]. The album was certified double platinum for one week.<ref name="album4">{{ cite web \| title = Τετραπλά Πλατινένιο "Θα Είμαι Εδώ" από το Νίκο Οικονομόπουλο! \| date = 24 September 2012\| url = http://neworpheus.livejournal.com/23285.html}} Neworpheus. Retrieved on September 24, 2012</ref>

	In the summer of 2012, Oikonopoulos worked with ] at Thea.		In the summer of 2012, Oikonopoulos worked with ] at Thea.
	On September 2012 ] was certified four times platinum.<ref name="album4" />
	That same year was released ] (It's Understood). The album was certified double platinum sales.<ref name="album5">{{ cite web \| title = Απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου άλμπουμ "Εννοείται" \| url = http://www.yupiii.gr/gossip/c48159/Nikos_Oikonomopoylos.html}} Yupiii. Retrieved on March 11, 2013</ref>

			In September 2012 ''Tha Eimai Edo'' was certified four times platinum.<ref name="album4" />
	On 6 December 2013, Oikonomopoulos released new album ] (Sincerely). The album has with multiple hits such as "Exaitias Sou" ("Because of You"), "Mi Figeis Tora" ("Do Not Leave Now"), "Se Lipamai" ("I Feel Sorry For You") and "Na Skepazesai Ta Vradia" ("Covering The Nights"). On 16 December ] went double platinum and ] four times platinum.<ref name="album6">{{ cite web \| title = Διπλά πλατινένιος ο νέος του δίσκος. \| url = http://www.peoplegreece.com/article/nikos-ikonomopoulos-dipla-platinenios-o-neos-tou-diskos-ti-egine-stin-aponomi/}} Peoplegreece. Retrieved on December 16, 2013</ref>

			That same year he released '']'' (It's Understood). It was certified double platinum.<ref name="album5">{{ cite web \| title = Απονομή του διπλά πλατινένιου άλμπουμ "Εννοείται" \| date = 11 March 2013\| url = http://www.yupiii.gr/gossip/c48159/Nikos_Oikonomopoylos.html}} Yupiii. Retrieved on March 11, 2013</ref>

			On 6 December 2013, Oikonomopoulos released the new album '']'' (Sincerely). It had multiple hits such as "Exaitias Sou" ("Because of You"), "Mi Figeis Tora" ("Do Not Leave Now"), "Se Lipamai" ("I Feel Sorry For You") and "Na Skepazesai Ta Vradia" ("Covering The Nights"). On 16 December, ''Eilikrina'' went double platinum and '']'' four times platinum.<ref name="album6">{{cite web \| title = Διπλά πλατινένιος ο νέος του δίσκος. \| url = http://www.peoplegreece.com/article/nikos-ikonomopoulos-dipla-platinenios-o-neos-tou-diskos-ti-egine-stin-aponomi/ \| access-date = 2016-04-25 \| archive-date = 2018-10-04 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181004001850/http://www.peoplegreece.com/article/nikos-ikonomopoulos-dipla-platinenios-o-neos-tou-diskos-ti-egine-stin-aponomi/ \| url-status = dead }} Peoplegreece. Retrieved on December 16, 2013</ref>

	===2014–present: Gia Hilious Logous, Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego and 10===		===2014–present: Gia Hilious Logous, Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego and 10===
	In the summer of 2014, Oikonomopoulos ~~has~~ concert series at Thea with Lena Papadopoulou.		In the summer of 2014, Oikonomopoulos had a concert series at Thea with Lena Papadopoulou.
	On 17 November same year, Oikonomopoulos released eighth album called ] (Because Of Thousand Reasons). First two singles "Pote" ("Never") and "Gia Hilious Logous" had great success, the album stands at four times platinum in Greece.<ref name="album7">{{ cite web \| title = Απονομή πλατινένιου άλμπουμ με την Δέσποινα Βανδή στο πλευρό του! \| url = http://www.tlife.gr/news/71/news-despoina-vandi-nikos-oikonomopoulos-aponomh/0-73725}} Trifle. Retrieved on January 20, 2015</ref>

			On 17 November, 2014, he released his eighth album, called '']'' (Because of Thousand Reasons). The first two singles, "Pote" ("Never") and "Gia Hilious Logous", had great success, and the album stands at four times platinum in Greece.<ref name="album7">{{ cite web \| title = Απονομή πλατινένιου άλμπουμ με την Δέσποινα Βανδή στο πλευρό του! \| date = 20 January 2015\| url = http://www.tlife.gr/news/71/news-despoina-vandi-nikos-oikonomopoulos-aponomh/0-73725}} Trifle. Retrieved on January 20, 2015</ref>
	In 2015 Oikonomopoulos presented his new song "An Ponas" ("If You Suffer"). The song was first massive hit of his new album ] (One Microphone And I), released on 17 December. The album going multiplatinum in Greece.<ref name="album8">{{cite web\|url=https://mikrofwno.gr/2018/01/aponomi-diplis-platinas-sto-niko-oikonomopoulo-plousio-reportaz/\|title=«Ένα μικρόφωνο και εγώ» έχει γίνει πολυπλατινένιος\|language=Greek\|work= Mikrofwono\|date=30 January 2018}}</ref>

			In 2015 Oikonomopoulos presented his new song "An Ponas" ("If You Suffer"). The song was the first hit of his new album '']'' (One Microphone And I), released on 17 December. The album went multiplatinum in Greece.<ref name="album8">{{cite web\|url=https://mikrofwno.gr/2018/01/aponomi-diplis-platinas-sto-niko-oikonomopoulo-plousio-reportaz/\|title=«Ένα μικρόφωνο και εγώ» έχει γίνει πολυπλατινένιος\|language=Greek\|work= Mikrofwono\|date=30 January 2018}}</ref>
	Oikonomopoulou's new single called "Einai Kati Laika" ("It's Something Laic") is a written by ] and Eleni Giannatsoulia. The song premiered in Greek Radios on 7 November 2016.
	In October 2017 was released the song "Gia Kapoio Logo" ("For Some Reason"), written again by Sabanis and Giannatsoulia. The song is one of the most viewed Greek songs on ].

			Oikonomopoulou's new single, "Einai Kati Laika" ("It's Something Laic"), was written by ] and Eleni Giannatsoulia. The song premiered on Greek radio on 7 November 2016.
	The latest album '']'' was released on 8 December 2017.

			In October 2017 he released the song "Gia Kapoio Logo" ("For Some Reason"), also written by Sabanis and Giannatsoulia. It is one of the most viewed Greek songs on ].

			His latest album, '']'', was released on 8 December 2017.

			==Personal life==
			In 2017, he married with greek actress, ]. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.parikiaki.com/2018/11/nikos-oikonomopoulos-and-evaggelia-aravani-move-in-together/ \| title=Nikos Oikonomopoulos and Evaggelia Aravani move in together \| Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News \| date=24 November 2018 }}</ref> Their relationship didn't last long, and they divorced in 2019. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.yupiii.gr/gossip/c121872/eyaggelia_aravanh_and_nikos_oikonomopoylos.html \| title=Ευαγγελία Αραβάνη & Νίκος Οικονομόπουλος \| date=6 February 2019 }}</ref>

			Rumors said he used to have a relationship with Greek model Vicky Kavoura from 2013 until 2015 but 'regained his composure' in 2021. <ref>https://soundis.gr/rythmos949/news/life/biky-kaboyra-gia-niko-oikonomopoylo-8a-edina-deyterh-eykairia/ {{Bare URL inline\|date=August 2024}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==
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	* '']'' (2015)		* '']'' (2015)
	* '']'' (2017)		* '']'' (2017)

			== Awards and nominations ==
			=== MAD Video Music Awards ===
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Year
			! Recipient
			! Award
			! Result
			\|-
			\| rowspan="2"\| 2008<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.videomusicawards.gr/2008/vote/main5.php\|title=MAD Video Music Awards 2008 Nominations\|last=Staff\|publisher=]\|date=June 2008\|language=Greek\|accessdate=2010-08-07\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090529192405/http://www.videomusicawards.gr/2008/vote/main5.php\|archive-date=2009-05-29\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
			\| rowspan="2"\| Koita Na Mathenis
			\| Best Modern Laïko Video Clip
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| Best New Artist
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2009
			\| Ola Gia Sena
			\| Best Laïko Video Clip
			\| {{won}}
			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| Etsi Nomizis (Ke Mi Girisis)
			\| MAD Greekz Video Clip
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| Doro Gia Sena
			\| MAD Greekz Video Clip
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| 2013
			\| Se Lipame
			\| MAD Greekz Video Clip
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| rowspan="2"\| 2015
			\| Himself
			\| Best Adult Male
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| Gia Hilious Logous
			\| Best MAD Greekz Video
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| rowspan="2"\| 2021
			\| Himself
			\| Best Adult Male Singer
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\| Skase Ena Fili
			\| Song of the Year
			\| {{nom}}
			\|-
			\|}

	==References==		==References==
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Greek singer

Nikos OikonomopoulosΝίκος Οικονομόπουλος

Background information
Birth name	Nikolaos Oikonomopoulos
Born	(1984-06-30) 30 June 1984 (age 40) Patra, Greece
Genres	Modern Laika
Occupation	Singer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Epic, Minos EMI, Heaven Music


Partner	Evangelia Aravani (2017–2019)

Musical artist

Nikolaos "Nikos" Oikonomopoulos (Greek: Νικόλαος Νίκος Οικονομόπουλος, pronounced [nikoˈlaoz ˈnikos ikonoˈmopulos]; born 30 June 1984) is a Greek singer. He appeared on the Greek talent show Dream Show – The Music 2, of which he was the winner. He is the top contemporary male singer in the latter half of the decade with a huge number of album sales.

Biography

Early life

Nikos Oikonomopoulos was born on 30 June 1984 in Patra to his father, Argyris and his mother. He grew up in a town outside Patras, Kato Achaia. At the time of his birth, his parents were divorced and he was cared for by his grandparents and uncles and aunts. They share enough love until he grows up, his mother wants to take him to live with her, but he won’t forget those who took care of him when his parents divorced. He sang in different cities, initially in the Peloponnese and then in Northern Greece. His other jobs included fishing and working in a pizzeria. In December 2006 he emerged as the winner of the reality Alpha TV show, Dream Show – The Music 2.

2007–2010: Debut album and rise in popularity

His first studio album was released on 15 November 2007, titled Proti Agapi (First Love). From this album several songs were successful, such as "Ola Gia Sena" ("Everything For You"), "Den Eisia Entaxei" ("You Are Not Okay"), "Koita Na Mathaineis" ("Look To Learn") and "Afto To Asteri" ("This Star").

In June 2008 he won the award for "Best New Artist" at the MAD Video Music Awards 2008. In December 2008 released a maxi single titled "Kai Mi Girizeis" (And Do Not Come Back) and his second studio album titled Akousa… (I Heard), which went gold.

In June 2009 he won the award for "Best Contemporary Laiko Video Clip" with the song "Ola Gia Sena" at the MAD Video Music Awards 2009.

In December 2009 Oikonomopoulos released Katathesi Psihis (Testimony of my Soul), which gained a platinum certification. It contained many hits like "Ti Tha Kano Me Sena" ("What Am I Going To Do With You"), "Katathesi Psihis" ("Deposit Soul"), "Mou 'Pe Mia Psihi" ("I Told Me A Soul") and "Enas Theos Kserei" ("Only God Knows").

That winter, Oikonomopolos signed with Minos EMI.

In the summer of 2010, he worked with Kostas Martakis at Thea, and in the winter at Fix with Nino and Ioakeim Fokas.

On 3 December 2010, Oikonomopoulos released his fourth studio album, Doro Gia Sena (A Present For You). It achieved platinum certification from its first week. It eventually became triple platinum in 2011.

2011–2013: Tha Eimai Edo, Ennoeitai and Eilikrina

In December 2011 the album Tha Eimai Edo (I'm will be here) was released. Big hits from the album were the songs "Kai Ti Egine" ("So What"), "Kali Kardia" ("Good Heart"), "Psaxe me" ("Search Me") and "Exartimenos" ("Addict"). That same year, Oikonomopoulos performed at Fever for the winter season with Despina Vandi and Elli Kokkinou. The album was certified double platinum for one week.

In the summer of 2012, Oikonopoulos worked with Peggy Zina at Thea.

In September 2012 Tha Eimai Edo was certified four times platinum.

That same year he released Ennoeitai (It's Understood). It was certified double platinum.

On 6 December 2013, Oikonomopoulos released the new album Eilikrina (Sincerely). It had multiple hits such as "Exaitias Sou" ("Because of You"), "Mi Figeis Tora" ("Do Not Leave Now"), "Se Lipamai" ("I Feel Sorry For You") and "Na Skepazesai Ta Vradia" ("Covering The Nights"). On 16 December, Eilikrina went double platinum and Ennoeitai four times platinum.

2014–present: Gia Hilious Logous, Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego and 10

In the summer of 2014, Oikonomopoulos had a concert series at Thea with Lena Papadopoulou.

On 17 November, 2014, he released his eighth album, called Gia Hilious Logous (Because of Thousand Reasons). The first two singles, "Pote" ("Never") and "Gia Hilious Logous", had great success, and the album stands at four times platinum in Greece.

In 2015 Oikonomopoulos presented his new song "An Ponas" ("If You Suffer"). The song was the first hit of his new album Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego (One Microphone And I), released on 17 December. The album went multiplatinum in Greece.

Oikonomopoulou's new single, "Einai Kati Laika" ("It's Something Laic"), was written by Giorgos Sabanis and Eleni Giannatsoulia. The song premiered on Greek radio on 7 November 2016.

In October 2017 he released the song "Gia Kapoio Logo" ("For Some Reason"), also written by Sabanis and Giannatsoulia. It is one of the most viewed Greek songs on YouTube.

His latest album, 10, was released on 8 December 2017.

Personal life

In 2017, he married with greek actress, Evangelia Aravani. Their relationship didn't last long, and they divorced in 2019.

Rumors said he used to have a relationship with Greek model Vicky Kavoura from 2013 until 2015 but 'regained his composure' in 2021.

Discography

Main article: Nikos Oikonomopoulos discography

Proti Agapi (2007)
Akousa… (2008)
Katathesi Psihis (2009)
Doro Gia Sena (2010)
Tha Eimai Edo (2011)
Ennoeitai (2012)
Eilikrina (2013)
Gia Hilious Logous (2014)
Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego (2015)
10 (2017)

Awards and nominations

MAD Video Music Awards

Year	Recipient	Award	Result
2008	Koita Na Mathenis	Best Modern Laïko Video Clip	Nominated
2008	Koita Na Mathenis	Best New Artist	Won
2009	Ola Gia Sena	Best Laïko Video Clip	Won
2010	Etsi Nomizis (Ke Mi Girisis)	MAD Greekz Video Clip	Nominated
2011	Doro Gia Sena	MAD Greekz Video Clip	Nominated
2013	Se Lipame	MAD Greekz Video Clip	Nominated
2015	Himself	Best Adult Male	Nominated
2015	Gia Hilious Logous	Best MAD Greekz Video	Nominated
2021	Himself	Best Adult Male Singer	Nominated
2021	Skase Ena Fili	Song of the Year	Nominated

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External links

Oikonomopoulos at discogs.com

v t e Nikos Oikonomopoulos
Studio albums	Proti Agapi (2007) Akousa… (2008) Katathesi Psihis (2009) Doro Gia Sena (2010) Tha Eimai Edo (2011) Ennoeitai (2012) Eilikrina (2013) Gia Hilious Logous (2014) Ena Mikrofono Ki Ego (2015) 10 (2017)
CD singles	Matia Mou (2007)

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