The top five folk singers are: Zhao Lei, Lao Lang, Zhang Weiwei, Wan Xiaoli, and Zhong Lifeng.
1. Zhao Lei
Zhao Lei, born on July 20, 1986 in Beijing, is a male folk singer and songwriter from Mainland China. In 2009, he released his personal folk song "Winter in Beijing". In 2010, he participated in Hunan Satellite TV's entertainment talent show "2010 Happy Boys" and finally won the 14th place in the national finals.
2. Lao Lang
Lao Lang was born on December 3, 1968 in Beijing, China. His real name is Wang Yang. He graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music and is a male singer in Mainland China.
After graduating from Beijing Union University with a major in radio in 1991, he worked as a computer engineer in an industrial automation design company in Beijing. In 1994, he participated in the recording of "Campus Ballads 1" by Hong Kong Dadi Records, singing "Standmate" "You", "Brother Sleeping on My Upper Bunk" and "Vagabond Singer's Lover".
3. Zhang Weiwei
Zhang Weiwei, born in Baiyin City, Gansu Province, China in 1976, is a male creative folk singer in Mainland China and a member of the River Band. In 1998, he joined the Wild Child Band. In 2007, he created the single "Midian". In 2008, the album "You Wait for Me to Come Back" was recorded.
4. Wan Xiaoli
Wan Xiaoli, born in Hebei on October 15, 1971, is a Chinese folk singer. In 2002, he signed a contract with Modern Sky Badhead label and completed his first album "Walk Over". In May 2004, he was nominated for the Best Folk Artist at the 4th Chinese Music Media Awards.
5. Zhong Lifeng
Zhong Lifeng, born on February 16, 1974 in Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, is a male folk singer and writer in Mainland China. On December 23, 2022, the franchised "Our Folk Song 2022" will be broadcast.