Julio César Álvarez Montelongo (born 11 April 1983), better known as Julión Álvarez (Spanish pronunciation: [xuˈljon ˈalβaɾes]), is a Mexican singer who specializes in regional Mexican music.

Julión Álvarez
Álvarez in 2016
Álvarez in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJulio César Álvarez Montelongo
Born (1983-04-11) April 11, 1983 (age 41)
La Concordia, Chiapas, Mexico
GenresBanda, norteño-banda, mariachi, norteño-sax
OccupationSinger
Years active2002–present
LabelsFonovisa Records
Formerly ofBanda MS

Life and career

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Julión Álvarez was born and raised in La Concordia, Chiapas, México.[1] In 2003, he joined the Mexican band, "Banda MS", until 2006. Following the leave of Banda MS, he decided to start a solo career as Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda.[1] In 2011, he married Nathaly Fernández.

In 2014, Álvarez was selected by Miguel Ángel Fox, producer of the Mexican talent show, La Voz... Mexico to participate as coach in its fourth edition. He later went on to be the winning coach with his pupil, Guido Rochin.[2]

In September 2015, Álvarez's album, El Aferrado was nominated at the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards for Best Banda Album. His song, "El Amor de Su Vida" was nominated for Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Song.[3]

In May 2016, it was announced that Álvarez would embark on a 22-Foot Arena Tour in the United States, the first for a regional Mexican act.[4] In September 2016, Álvarez's album, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! was nominated for Best Banda Album at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.[5]

On August 10, 2017, the United States Department of the Treasury, froze Álvarez's assets in the United States and forbid American persons and companies from doing business with him for allegedly violating the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. As a result, Álvarez's U.S. tour was cancelled.[6] Álvarez had denied the allegation brought by the U.S. Treasury Department and said he was willing to cooperate with authorities.[7]

In November 2017, it was announced that Álvarez's album, Ni Diablo, Ni Santo was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Music Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.[8]

In June 2022, after five years working in coordination with the authorities of both countries, it was announced that Álvarez's allegations linked to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act were finally removed and he may continue to perform and engage in businesses on the United States. [9]

Discography

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  • Corazón Mágico (2007)
  • Desde Mazatlan a Mover el Cu.... (2008)
  • Cumbia del Río (2008)
  • Corridos (2008)
  • Corridos Privados (2009)
  • Con Banda (2009)
  • Ni Lo Intentes (2010)
  • El Rey del Carnaval (2010)
  • Vive Grupero, El Concierto (2010)
  • Márchate y Olvídame (2011)
  • En Vivo Desde Guadalajara (2012)
  • Tu Amigo Nada Más (2013)
  • Soy Lo Que Quiero:...Indispensable (2014)
  • El Aferrado (2015)
  • La Más Completa Collecion (2015)
  • Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! (2016)
  • Ni Diablo, Ni Santo (2017)
  • Este Soy Yo (2019)
  • Incomparable (2021)
  • De Hoy En Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien (2022)
  • Presente (2023)

Awards and nominations

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Grammy Awards

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The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Álvarez has received one nomination.[10]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Ni Diablo, Ni Santo Best Regional Mexican Music Album Nominated

Latin American Music Awards

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The Latin American Music Awards are awarded annually by the television network Telemundo in the United States. Álvarez has received two awards from five nominations.[11]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Julión Álvarez y su Norteña Banda Artist of the Year Nominated
Favorite Regional Mexican Band, Duo, or Group Won
"Y Fue Así" Favorite Regional Mexican Song Won
2016 Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!' Favorite Regional Mexican Album Nominated
Julión Álvarez y su Norteña Banda Favorite Regional Mexican Band, Duo, or Group Nominated

Latin Grammy Awards

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The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in the United States. Álvarez has received three nominations.[12]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 El Aferrado Best Banda Album Nominated
"El Amor De Su Vida" Best Regional Mexican Song Nominated
2016 Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! Best Banda Album Nominated
2023 De Hoy en Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien Best Banda Album Won

Lo Nuestro Awards

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The Lo Nuestro Awards are awarded annually by the television network Univision in the United States. Álvarez has received three awards from fifteen nominations.[13]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2012 Julión Álvarez (himself) Banda Artist of the Year Nominated
Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2013 Márchate y Olvídame Regional Mexican Album of the Year Nominated
Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2014 Tu Amigo Nada Más Regional Mexican Album of the Year Nominated
Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2015 Soy Lo Que Quiero... Indispensable Regional Mexican Album of the Year Nominated
Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2016 Banda Artist of the Year Nominated
"Y Fue Así" Regional Mexican Song of the Year Won
Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2017 Julión Álvarez (himself) Banda Artist of the Year Won
Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Won
Male Artist of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b "Biography". Julion Alvarez Official (in Spanish). Julion Alvarez. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  2. ^ "Julión Álvarez feliz de ser juez en La Voz México". Telemundo (in Spanish). Telemundo Communications. August 18, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Roiz, Jessica (September 23, 2015). "Latin Grammy 2015 Nominations: Ricky Martin, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz Get Nods, Plus Full List". Latin Times. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Cobo, Leila (May 4, 2016). "Julión Álvarez to Launch 22-City Arena Tour – A Historic First for a Norteño Act". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "Latin Grammy 2016 Nominations". Billboard. September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  6. ^ Bieler, Des (August 9, 2017). "U.S. Treasury sanctions Mexican soccer star Rafa Marquez for ties to drug trafficking". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  7. ^ Cobo, Leila (August 14, 2017). "Julion Alvarez Denies U.S. Treasury's Accusations of Drug Ties". No. Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  8. ^ "Julión Álvarez está nominado a GRAMMY pero sigue sancionado por Estados Unidos". Univision (in Spanish). November 29, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  9. ^ Cobo, Leila. "Julion Alvarez's Music Is Back on Spotify After U.S. Authorities Cleared Him in Link to Mexican Drug Kingpin".
  10. ^ Grammy Awards
  11. ^ Latin American Music Awards
  12. ^ Latin Grammy Awards
  13. ^ Lo Nuestro Awards