Julión Álvarez


Julio César Álvarez Montelongo, better known as Julión Álvarez, is a Mexican singer. Álvarez has been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards.

Early 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 form a band called "Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda".
In 2011 he married nathaly fernandez, ex of el gallo de oro valentin elizalde
In 2014, Álvarez was selected by Miguel Angel 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.
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 Best Regional Song.
In May 2016, it was announced that Álvarez would embark on a 22-City Arena Tour in the United States, the first for a regional Mexican act.
/In September 2016, Álvarez' 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 has denied the allegation brought by the U.S. Treasury Department and says he is 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.

Discography

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, which is currently pending.

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.

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.

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.