Julión Álvarez Hernandez

Julio César Álvarez Montelongo (born 11 April 1983), better known as Julión Álvarez , is a Mexican singer who specializes in regional Mexican music.

Life and career

Julión Álvarez was born and raised in La Concordia, Chiapas, México. 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.

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.

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. In September 2016, Álvarez's album, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! was nominated for Best Banda Album at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.

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. Álvarez had denied the allegation brought by the U.S. Treasury Department and said he was willing to cooperate with authorities.

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.

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.

In mid-April 2025, Alvarez returned to the U.S. as a performer for the first time in eight years, performing three sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. which was part of the 42 18 Tour.

Discography 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) 42 18 (2025)

Awards and nominations

American Music Awards The American Music Awards is an annual American music awards show. Nominees are selected on commercial performance such as sales and airplay. Winners are determined by a poll of the public and fans who vote through the AMAs website. 2025 Julión Álvarez y su Norteña Banda Favorite Latin Duo or Group

Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Álvarez has received one nomination. 2018 Ni Diablo, Ni Santo Best Regional Mexican Music Album

Latin American Music Awards 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.

Artist of the Year Favorite Regional Mexican Band, Duo, or Group "Y Fue Así" Favorite Regional Mexican Song

Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!''' Favorite Regional Mexican Album Julión Álvarez y su Norteña Banda Favorite Regional Mexican Band, Duo, or Group

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

El Aferrado| Best Banda Album "El Amor De Su Vida" Best Regional Mexican Song 2016 Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!| Best Banda Album 2023 De Hoy en Adelante, Que Te Vaya Bien| Best Banda Album 2025 4218| Best Banda Album Lo Nuestro Awards The Lo Nuestro Awards are awarded annually by the television network Univision in the United States. Álvarez has received three awards from fifteen nominations. 2011 Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year

Banda Artist of the Year Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year

Márchate y Olvídame| Regional Mexican Album of the Year Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year

Tu Amigo Nada Más| Regional Mexican Album of the Year Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year

Soy Lo Que Quiero... Indispensable'' Regional Mexican Album of the Year

Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year

Banda Artist of the Year "Y Fue Así" Regional Mexican Song of the Year Julión Álvarez (himself) Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year

Banda Artist of the Year Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year Male Artist of the Year