Tony Orlando

Grammy-nominated Iconic Singer/Songwriter

Tony Orlando, born Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis to a Greek father and a Puerto Rican mother, is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars. Few entertainers have excelled in so many realms as Tony over the years: a top-selling recording artist, songwriter, concert headliner, network television star, Motion Picture actor, Broadway performer, and author. Tony was also GM and Vice President of CBS-Music Division April-Blackwood Music from 1966- 1970. He represented such songwriters as James Taylor, Laura Nyro, Blood Sweat and Tears and signed and produced Barry Manilow’s first recording while working for the legendary Clive Davis.

GRAMMY-nominee Tony Orlando has sold millions of records, including five number-one hits: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose,” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).” “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” was the number one Billboard Song of 1973 and became Orlando’s theme song and grew into an American anthem of hope and homecoming, reunion, and renewal. He has 2 Platinum albums, 3 Gold albums, and 15 Top 40 Hits. Tony Orlando and Dawn rank among the Top 100 Billboard magazine artists, of all time.

The enormously popular Tony Orlando and Dawn television variety show ran on CBS for four seasons, from 1973 to 1977. The show catapulted Tony Orlando and Dawn from popular recording artists into major stars. Tony Orlando and Dawn was the first multi-racial singing group to star in a network TV series. Tony is still one of the most celebrated live concert artists and has headlined around the world and entertained five U.S. Presidents. Tony is a recipient of three American Music Awards and two People’s Choice Awards for best male entertainer. For outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry, Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tony Orlando was recognized and honored for his Greek heritage at the 2007 Hellenic Charity Ball.