Glenn Medeiros Is Going Viral Again Thanks To His Daughter

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There’s something undeniably heartwarming about watching a father step outside his comfort zone for his daughter.

For Glenn Medeiros, the voice behind one of the most romantic ballads of the 1980s, that means occasionally appearing in TikTok videos — even though it’s never his “first choice of things to do.”

The 1987 hit “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You” made Glenn Medeiros a household name and a certified heartthrob during the decade of big hair and power ballads.

Now, nearly four decades later, a new generation is discovering his music thanks to his 24-year-old daughter Lyric Medeiros, whose social media videos featuring her famous father have been going viral.

From Hawaiian talent show to international stardom

Glenn Medeiros’s path to fame began in Hawaii, where he won a major competition called “Brown Bags to Stardom.” That victory launched a career that would see his romantic ballad climb charts around the world.

He details this remarkable journey in his 2025 memoir, “From One Stage to Another,” offering fans an intimate look at the experiences that shaped both his music and his life.

But fame, as many discover, isn’t always a permanent destination.

The singer who once had fans swooning over his love songs eventually made a dramatic career pivot that took him far from the spotlight — though not far from the islands that launched his career.

In a career change that might surprise those who remember his chart-topping days, Glenn Medeiros now serves as the president of Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii’s only all-boys school.

The transition from international pop star to educational leader represents a complete reinvention, yet both careers share a common thread: the desire to make a meaningful impact on others’ lives.

Where his music once touched hearts through chords and lyrics, his work in education now shapes the futures of young men in Hawaii.

Glenn Medeiros’ family was built on music

Even after stepping away from his singing career, music remained central to Glenn’s life in the most personal way possible. He and his wife Tammy chose to honor this connection when naming their two children: daughter Lyric, now 24, and son Chord, now 25.

These names serve as a permanent tribute to the art form that defined so much of Glenn’s life and brought him together with fans around the world.

And the musical names proved prophetic, at least for Lyric, who inherited her father’s vocal talents. She competed on Season 21 of American Idol in 2023, advancing to the Hollywood round before being eliminated.

But music isn’t her only pursuit.

Lyric has also earned her MBA and works as a full-time attorney, demonstrating that talent and ambition run deep in the Medeiros family.

TikTok brings a classic love song to a younger audience

The viral moment that reintroduced Glenn Medeiros to a new generation came through his daughter’s TikTok account.

In one June 2022 video, Lyric and her father delivered exactly what his longtime fans had been requesting: a duet of “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You.”

The video struck a chord with viewers, blending nostalgia with the authentic father-daughter connection that makes social media content truly resonate.

@lyricmedeiros You guys have been asking for a “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You” duet, so here it is! We hope you all enjoy! 🤗🌺 #hawaiigirl #nothingsgonnachangemyloveforyou #glennmedeiros #dad #loveyou! #MadewithKAContest #PerfectPrideMovement #fyp ♬ original sound - lyricmedeiros

The family fun continued in an April 2023 video, where Lyric and her mother joined Glenn as they danced to his signature song.

These glimpses into the Medeiros family’s playful dynamic have endeared them to viewers who appreciate seeing the man behind the music in such an unguarded, personal setting.

The family dynamics behind being TikTok famous

In an interview with TODAY.com, published Jan. 30, the father-daughter duo opened up about what it was like for Lyric to grow up with a famous father — and the sometimes amusing encounters that came with it.

“I remember adults coming up to me and saying, ‘Ohhh, Medeiros! Like Glenn Medeiros, the guy who sang that love song!’ And then they start singing it in front of me,” Lyric told TODAY. “Older women would come up to me and say, ‘Oh, he was a heartthrob!’”

These encounters paint a picture of a childhood where her father’s fame was ever-present, even as he had moved on to a completely different career. For Lyric, her dad wasn’t just a school president — he was also the voice behind a song that had soundtracked countless romances.

Despite the success of their videos together, Glenn admits that social media stardom doesn’t come naturally to him. The platform that has given his classic hit new life isn’t exactly his preferred stage.

“It’s a rare occasion to have my dad willingly film a video with me, and most of the time, I just ask him to stand in the video while I do a trending sound or something like that,” Lyric said, per TODAY.com.

Lyric Medeiros' dad confirmed that assessment with characteristic humor and honesty.

“I’m not really so much into doing the videos, and so every time she asks me to go on, I’m like, ‘All right, OK,’” he added. “I’m not much of a dancer, you know, and Lyric’s a good dancer, so I try to have fun with it as much as I can.”

His willingness to participate despite his discomfort speaks volumes about the bond between father and daughter. For Glenn, love for Lyric outweighs any reluctance about dancing on camera for millions of viewers.

Keeping their musical connection alive in The Aloha State

Nonetheless, the Medeiros musical legacy continues beyond social media.

The father-daughter duo regularly performs together at a luau on Oahu, where audiences can experience their chemistry in person. The performances include a duet of “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You,” giving fans both old and new the chance to hear the classic performed live by the original artist alongside his talented daughter.

These performances represent a full-circle moment — Glenn returning to live performance in the islands where his career began, now sharing the stage with the next generation (and his daughter).

But living with a naturally gifted singer means the Medeiros household is rarely quiet.

“Lyric is constantly singing. I mean, non stop,” Glenn said to TODAY.com. “My wife will sit there and listen to her the whole time. But for me, it’s like, ‘Oh my god, I need an ear break, Lyric, please.’”

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